Women’s Live & Learn Center
YWCA San Antonio achieves its mission by providing the following services to empower women to break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient:
Early Childhood Education and Care
Youth Success
Health Equity
Economic Empowerment and Financial Literacy
Workforce Training
Racial Justice and Gender Equity Advocacy
Young women between the ages of 18-24 who are not in school or working are at high risk for homelessness, as well as other serious issues such as sex trafficking, prostitution, violence/abuse, and unintended pregnancy. Moreover, single women are more likely to face housing challenges than their male counterparts, with women making up 58% of all low-income renters. Affordable housing and supportive services offer women resources to help mitigate these risks and promote stability and success.
The Challenge
Our Solution
YWCA San Antonio Women’s Live and Learn Center will provide supportive affordable housing:
For single women ages 18-25 at risk of becoming homeless
Individuals with a history of trauma, abuse or experience in foster care
With or without children
Income at or below 30% of the area median income
Services will include:
Trauma-informed care and case management
Workforce training
Navigation to post-secondary education or degree programs
Healthy, wellness, and mental health
Early childhood education
Financial literacy and homeownership training
