Profile: YWCA of Central Alabam

ABOUT USSince 1903, the YWCA Central Alabama has strived to create a more caring community. For more than 100 years, the YW continues to plant the seeds of hope providing comfort where there is pain, love where there is loneliness and a light where there is darkness. The YWCA serves as a place of refuge, responding to the needs of women and their families providing hope and opportunities in a warm, family-like environment.

The YW's programs and services focus on three major areas: child care, domestic violence services and affordable housing. The YW also sponsors a Women's Resource Center and a Visual and a Chapel Gallery for Visual and Performing Arts in addition to programs and events that enhance the well being of women and children in Central Alabama.

The YWCA Central Alabama is an organization of women whose mission is to create a more caring community. Founded in the Christian faith, the YW is a diverse group that identifies and responds to the needs of women and families of all races and religions. The YW plays a leadership and collaborative role as it works to achieve positive change in the lives of individuals and in the community.

OUR MISSIONThe YWCA Central Alabama’s vision is to create a more caring community. The YW plays a leadership and collaborative role as it works to achieve positive changes in the lives of individuals and in the community.

LOCATIONThe YWCA Central Alabama is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Birmingham at 309 North 23rd Street. The Women's Resource Center and the child care centers are located on the first floor, the Chapel Gallery for the Performing and Visual Arts is located on the second floor and the YWCA Apartments are the top five floors. We have meeting rooms that are available to rent on a limited basis. Please call (205) 322-9922 for further information.