Jenny Pratt and Alyssa Garcia from YWCA provided an overview of the work of our local YWCA. The Y provides shelter, training, clothing and food for homeless women and children. They run a 10-bed emergency shelter where one can stay for up to 90 days. The also operate 13-bed transitional housing where women can live for up to one year. The have 16 beds for permanent supportive housing which includes case management. The Y provided housing for 118 women last year and has operated in Wenatchee for 60 years.
The Y is also an advocacy group, influencing decision-makers to provider more housing for the homeless.
You have probably noticed their thrift store on Wenatchee Avenue. The store provides discount goods but is also a training environment for the women.
Jenny is looking for an individual from our Club to serve as a liaison to the YWCA's Community Access Committee. Contact Jenny directly at this email address if you are interested: info@ywcancw.org
More information on the Y is at this link.
http://www.ywcawen.com/
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