Ywca St. Paul
Ywca St. Paul
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About this organization
Mission
YWCA St. Paul is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
About
HOUSING & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES HELPED 468 PEOPLE (165 FAMILIES) OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES, BUILD NEW SKILLS, DECREASE THEIR UTILIZATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND KEEP FAMILIES UNITED AND SAFE. WHILE EACH PROGRAM HAS SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & REQUIREMENTS, ALL PROGRAMS ARE UNITED BY PHILOSOPHY, CORE SERVICES & SERVICE DELIVERY METHODS THAT EQUIP & EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS TO ACHIEVE FOUNDATIONAL STABILITY (I.E. STABLE HOUSING), IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC RESOURCES & INCREASE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THEY LINK AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT SERVICES; USE THE WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH; OPERATE COLLABORATIVELY; ARE CASE MANAGEMENT-DRIVEN & PARTICIPANT CENTERED; EMPLOY OUTCOME-BASED EVALUATION; AND INCORPORATE RESEARCH-BASED TOOLS, STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES.RAPID REHOUSING (RRH) PROVIDES SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF EMERGENCY SHELTER STAYS. RRH WORKS TO HELP PEOPLE OBTAIN HOUSING QUICKLY, INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND REMAIN HOUSED BY HELPING WITH HOUSING IDENTIFICATION, RENT AND MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTION TO RESOURCES. THE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY YWCA'S RRH PROGRAM GENERALLY HAVE LOWER BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY, AND ARE ABLE TO MORE QUICKLY REGAIN HOUSING STABILITY WITH THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE PROGRAM. YWCA'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM (THP), ESTABLISHED IN 1984, CREATES A PATH OUT OF HOMELESSNESS FOR SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES WITH MODERATE TO HIGH BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY. A FAMILY CENTERED PROGRAM, THP PROVIDES LIFE CHANGING CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, TRAINING & SUPPORTS THAT HELP PARENTS ACHIEVE STABLE HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT. FAMILIES SPEND UP TO 24 MONTHS STABILIZING THEIR LIVES & BUILDING SKILLS WHILE LIVING IN A YWCA OWNED/OPERATED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SITE. PARTICIPANTS THAT COMPLETE A YEAR ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECTION 8 RENTAL VOUCHER WHICH HELPS THEM MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY & REDUCES THE CHANCE OF REPEAT HOMELESSNESS. PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) SERVES 1 & 2 PARENT FAMILIES IDENTIFIED AS HAVING THE HIGHEST COMPLEXITY OF BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY, INCLUDING CHRONIC OR LONG-TERM HOMELESSNESS, A DIAGNOSED PHYSICAL/MENTAL DISABILITY &/OR CHRONIC ILLNESS SUCH AS HIV/AIDS. FAMILIES WORK TO ACHIEVE STABLE HOUSING & INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, COACHING, TRAINING SERVICES & CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. FAMILIES RESIDE IN YWCA OWNED/OPERATED HOUSING OR HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY. FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO ACCESS A SECTION 8 VOUCHER AFTER A YEAR IN THE PROGRAM. THEY PARTICIPATE AS LONG AS THEY CHOOSE PROVIDED THEY CONTINUE TO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. PSH HAS SERVED THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1995.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Ywca st. paul's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. collaborating with a broad east metro referral network, ywca st. paul anchors the summit-university community and primarily serves our neighbors in greater st. paul and ramsey county. through programs and services in housing & supportive services, youth development, employment & economic development and health & wellness, ywca st. paul works collaboratively to build the strong, healthy families that are the foundation of strong, healthy communities through high-impact programs that enhance gender and racial equity.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Dedicated to eliminated racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MN.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 375 SELBY AVE, ST PAUL, MN, 551021822.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 142 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$854,071.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1907.
- The organization pays $3,263,985 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $558,923 in fundraising expenses.
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