Young Womens Christian Association of the Greater Capital Region Inc

Women come to the YWCA-GCR in times of crisis, for safe and affordable housing, help with basic needs, such as food and clothing, victim advocacy, help with addiction, job training and career counseling, and case management. Some stay for just a few weeks, some for many years. We give women and women with children a second chance and a fresh start, by providing transitional and permanent housing combined with 360° of Support in order to empower them to be able to achieve their goals and to become self-sufficient. The YWCA-GCR staff can coordinate a variety of supportive services, such as financial literacy, job readiness training, education development and TASC preparation, clothing, food and make referrals for mental health, chemical addiction treatment, and advocacy. Not all the residents’ need all of the available supportive services, but there is one thing that every single woman receives: HOPE. Our supportive services are available to and are utilized by community members through My Sister’s Closet, Jamison-Rounds Ready for Work Employment Training Program, Jamison-Rounds Ready for School Program, our Food Pantry and Weekly Community Meal.  In addition, we provide Homeless Prevention and case management services to Rensselaer County residents facing eviction.