Support In Times of Change

Transitional housing is a next step for homeless women who need time to gain skills and build the support networks necessary to find and maintain permanent housing.

There are many barriers to overcome in moving from homelessness to independence—challenges like obtaining employment, overcoming the trauma of domestic violence, and continuing with health care, mental health or substance abuse treatment.  In this program, formerly homeless women gain life skills, vocational counseling, and access to essential services.  When they are ready, they take the next step toward self-sufficiency and move into the community.

Program Details:

For more information on the YWCA’s Transitional Housing program, please call (585) 368-2201.

“When you think all hope is gone, you can find a second family to point you in the right direction.”

La Rissa came to the YWCA's Emergency Housing program after becoming homeless earlier this year. "The staff was really accepting; they took the time to get to know my daughter." she says, "Most importantly, I learned about the YWCA's programs to help women find stable housing."

After a few short weeks, La Rissa moved into her own apartment in the Transitional Housing program.  These days, she spends most of her time in class. "I want to be able to provide for my daughter," she says.  "I don’t want her to go through what I went through."

"Because of the YWCA, my life has changed. I have support, which I didn’t have before."