The YWCA of Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc. is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
What We Do
The YWCA of Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc. provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity in the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County.
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Women's Leadership & Economic Empowerment
We help women develop independent living skills, allowing them to overcome challenges and better their quality of life.
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Youth Development
We support youth ages 5-18 through two main programs: Girls Inc. at YWCA and YWCA Youth Soccer. These youth leadership and development programs support youth at home, school, and in the community.
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Advocating for Change
As one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation, we have been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements for more than 150 years.
Our Programs
The YWCA of Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc. works to create an equitable community while providing a supportive environment for women and children to define their lives and thrive through programs and services dedicated to women's empowerment and youth development.
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Girls Inc. at YWCA
We provide research-based, informal education programs for girls ages 5-18.
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Women's Residence
We provide supportive housing services for survivors of domestic violence.
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YWCA Youth Soccer
We offer free, high-quality soccer programs for youth ages 5-18.
Reach Out
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! For general inquires, please call our main office at 315-424-0040 or email Ying Xu at yxu@ywca-syracuse.org.
Community Impact
The YWCA of Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc. positively impacts our community by empowering women and girls, addressing domestic violence, promoting social justice, and providing essential services to individuals and families in need.
90.3%
of women served in the YWCA’s Women’s Residence Program qualify as low-income households.
31.1%
of participants served in the YWCA’s Women’s Residence Program are children.
59.7%
of Girls Inc. at YWCA participant households report income under $30,000 annually; 31.6% of those households report income under $10,000 annually.
79.7%
of Girls Inc. at YWCA participants identify as POCs.
