The YWCA of San Diego County provides women and families with the shelter and services they need to escape homelessness and domestic violence. Our menu of programs and services - including residential programs, counseling, legal support and career assistance - is designed to accommodate the physical, emotional, intellectual and social services needs of homeless women and families as well as those facing domestic violence issues.

We adhere to the philosophy of “teaching people to fish” rather than merely “providing them with fish.” This approach has been very successful, as more than 70 percent of the 2,000 individuals we serve each year are able to obtain employment and permanent housing, so they can maintain a stable, self-sufficient lifestyle.

The YWCA receives some government funding, but each year we rely on the community to donate the additional funds needed to support the women and children who turn to us to provide a safe environment in which to rebuild their lives. We are also fortunate to have a large contingent of volunteers, whose donations of time and energy are invaluable to our mission.

View our Financial Statements (in pdf format)
Read our recently published 2006-2007 Annual Report

mission
The mission of the YWCA is to increase safety, promote healing, foster empowerment, and give hope to women and families through innovative programs, services and advocacy.

vision
As a leader in providing client-centered programs for women and families, the YWCA offers comprehensive social services and resources for women and families of all races, ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. United by our common belief in mutual respect, integrity and professional excellence, we continue our legacy of cultivating community partnerships and responding to the changing needs of the people we serve.

Our priorities are to:
o increase safety,
o promote healing,
o provide empowerment,
o give hope.

staff and management
The staff and management of the YWCA of San Diego County stands ready to assist with all queries regarding our programs and services. We’re here to help!

Casey Gwinn, J.D.
Chief Executive Officer
casey@ywcasandiego.org

Debra Zanders-Willis
Chief Operating Officer
debra@ywcasandiego.org

Edith A. Glassey, M.A., CFRE
Chief Development Officer
edith@ywcasandiego.org

Gary Lynn
Director of Finance
gary@ywcasandiego.org

Antoinette Fallon
Chief Program Officer
antoinette@ywcasandiego.org

Jackie Love-Baker
Legal Services Coordinator
legal@ywcasandiego.org

Lynne Merrill
Legal Services Coordinator
legal@ywcasandiego.org

Crystal Crosby-Dea
Director of Human Resources
crystal@ywcasandiego.org

Jeff Meader
Director of Facilities
jeff@ywcasandiego.org