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Dedicated to empowering women and eliminating racism
Serving approximately 8,000 individuals each year, YWCA SHR is a source of strength, courage, and empowerment for women and families facing crisis. We are a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through quality services responding to the critical needs of survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. YWCA SHR works across racial, gender, religious, and social lines with organizations - partners in all sectors to educate about disparities, advocate for change, and provide resources and tools to dismantle oppressive systems.
What we do
YWCA South Hampton Roads is dedicated to empowering women and eliminating racism by providing the following core services:
Crisis Services
YWCA offers comprehensive support services for those affected by violence including shelter, advocacy, medical accompaniment, and respite childcare.
Counseling Services
YWCA provides crisis short-term and long-term counseling to victims, significant others, and other friends/family members affected by the violence.
Advocacy
YWCA works to initiate social action and advocacy activities to eradicate racism and improve socio-economic conditions for all people.
Outreach
Specialized training on interpersonal violence awareness and risk reduction is available for area schools, universities, military, and the community.
Racial Justice
YWCA South Hampton Roads is committed to eliminating racism through several avenues: advocacy, education, events, and training.
Volunteer and Intern
We offer diverse volunteer and intern opportunities for dedicated and passionate community partners interested in eliminating racism and empowering women.
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2025 Nominations Open Now
Join Us in Celebrating Excellence!
Nominate an inspiring individual who exemplifies leadership, community impact, and dedication to empowering others. Nominees must reside, work, or volunteer in the service area of South Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach), Franklin, or Southampton County at the time of the nomination and exemplify the following criteria;
Leadership and Achievement: Exhibit a high degree of professionalism and leadership in their career or community
Community Engagement: Impact their community through volunteer, civic, or professional activities
Inspiration to Others: Serve as a role model who inspires others to succeed, whether through mentoring, advocacy, or accomplishments
Impact: Embody YWCA SHR’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women through her actions or achievements, demonstrating a positive impact on others
All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, December 31, 5 p.m.
View the full nomination package below to learn more and please email development@ywca-shr.org with any questions.
Together, let's honor those who make a difference!
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YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. For over 160 years, YWCA has been a leader in addressing the most challenging issues of the day, including women’s rights, safe labor laws, civil rights, affordable housing, pay equity, violence prevention, and health care reform. Today, our programs and services around the U.S. serve over 2 million women, girls, and their families. And we combine programming and advocacy to move the needle on three key areas: racial justice and civil rights, health and safety, and empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls.
Join us as we work on the front lines tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time. Our team members are creative, collaborative, smart, dedicated, and inspired as we seek to build a world where all girls and women are empowered to safely reach their full potential.
