Causes: Human Services, Young Mens or Womens Associations

Mission:
The YWCA Clinton, is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Target demographics: better our community by providing fitness and wellness programming, quality childcare & preschool and housing programs to assist those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and homelessness.

Geographic areas served: Clinton, Iowa,

Programs: Children's Center provides childcare for children 6wks to 12yrs from 6am until midnight, the only 2nd shift Center in the area. Preschool is also offered to those 3-5 years old at two locations. Our Youth Department has after school programs as well as Holiday camps and Summer camp for our area youth from ages 5-12.The YWCA Wellness program guides our Fitness Center, exercise classes, as well as Aquatics department. Serving all ages of our community, Senior Services focuses on activities for our older population. Crisis Services serves those who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, stalking & homelessness, offering emergency shelter and transitional housing to over 300 people each year. The YWCA offers Enrichment programs to the community through informational classes and involvement in the Clinton Peace Coalition, the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, and the Woman of Achievement Awards Dinner.