WCA Omaha
| Last updated on May 31, 2011 |
Our purpose is to create opportunities for women’s growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision:
Peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.
Our one imperative is to thrust our collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary.
Description:
YWCA Omaha provides life giving, and often life saving, services to nearly 30,000 people in the greater Omaha community each year. These vital services include:
• 24-hour domestic violence/sexual assault crisis hotline
• Advocacy—safety planning, emergency needs, Protection Orders
• Counseling for sexual or domestic abuse survivors of all ages, including children and teens, and children exposed to domestic violence
• Non-violence counseling for abusive teens or adults
• Prevention programs for all ages
• A new diversity program is entitled Unlearning Racism. This program works to create
create a community culture that fosters acceptance of differences, reduces fear-driven
racism and fosters inclusive and culturally-sensitive organizations.
• PRISM, an inclusiveness and anti-bullying program
• Career services, including career counseling, training, professional clothing closet and computer lab
History:
The YWCA Omaha was established in 1893 and has provided an array of services including a dormatory, children's camp, and non traditional career training for women. The YWCA expanded its services to include domestic violence and sexual assault in 1974.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (402) 345-0635
Address:
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222 South 29th Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.ywcaomaha.org
Directions:
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Located on the corner of 29th and Farnam Streets in downtown Omaha
Nearest Bus Stop: MAT, 5 minute walk |
| Last updated on May 31, 2011 |
