Equal. Powerful. Unstoppable.
YWCA of San Diego County empowers individuals and families to break the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness, and achieve self-sufficiency. We are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and advocating for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.
Our mission lives in the soul of every person at YWCA. We demand a world of equity and human decency. We envision a world of opportunity. We commit ourselves to the work of justice because the future deserves all of us.
Our power and motivation comes from the adults and children we serve — all genders, all races, all people. Here, we bear witness to their dignity and celebrate their victories. They keep our commitment to justice strong, because we know first-hand how much more work we must do.
At YWCA, our voices rise together to inspire transformative change. We will stand up and do the work until injustice is rooted out, until institutions are transformed, until the world sees women, girls, and people of color the way we do: Equal. Powerful. Unstoppable.
Life-Changing Services
Comprehensive solutions for people experiencing domestic violence and homelessness
Survivor Resources
You’re not alone. We’re here for you.
Learn about the dynamics of domestic violence and understand your options to escape an unhealthy relationship. Our wide array of solutions can help you find safety, healing, and stability.
Give with Impact
Our work is powered by the generosity of our community. Join us.
Your gifts of funds, goods, and time can make a lasting impact. Learn more about how to support our mission to help survivors thrive.
Recent News
Power to Thrive Campaign 2021
You have the power to help survivors thrive. As we look ahead of the pandemic, we remain focused on lifting up the adult and child survivors of domestic violence who come to us for protection, healing, and opportunity for a stronger future. As the demand for our services intensifies, we still need your support to help the families in our care. Thanks to the generosity of Joan Waitt, Sharp HealthCare, and an anonymous donor, your gift will be doubled!
Stand Against Racism 2021
Stand Against Racism is an annual campaign to raise awareness and advocate for racial justice in communities across the United States. Structural racism plays a large role in determining the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and affects people’s access to quality housing, education, food, transportation, political power, and other social determinants of health.
Continued Support for Survivors and their Families
As a provider of critical emergency and social services for vulnerable adults and children, we continue to serve our community. And although the environment is challenging for everyone, it is further amplified for those fleeing domestic violence or seeking safe housing with limited resources. These are the times when people need us most and we will continue to serve them — as we have for the past 112 years.
Mission Partners
Special thanks to our featured community and corporate partners for their compassion and generosity
