YWCA of Greater Portland is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Our Programs
We provide strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered services to support the dignity of our most vulnerable neighbors – Survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, seniors living on low, fixed incomes, and those striving for a more just and inclusive community.
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Senior Services
We help seniors age with dignity.
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Survivor Services
We help Survivors find safety, stability, and healing.
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Social Justice
We are the largest provider of social justice trainings in Oregon!
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Fiscal Sponsorships
We support grassroots solutions and community vision.
Become a Domestic Violence Advocate
YWCA offers the 40-hour training necessary to become a Domestic Violence Advocate. This training addresses the intersection of violence and systems of oppression and is provided through a Survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive lens.
Community Impact
Since 1901, YWCA of Greater Portland has invested in our community. YWCA is the largest and oldest multiracial women’s organization in the world and the largest provider of domestic violence services in the U.S.
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Person-Centered
We believe Survivors. Individuals know best what they need to thrive. Personalized and person-centered services promote dignity for all.
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Trauma-Informed
Services grounded in safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
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Housing-First
Housing is a human right and the foundation for healing. We operate safe confidential housing, prioritize eviction prevention, and we help people move into permanent housing.