Women Achieving Success

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Easing the Transition

Nothing makes us prouder than seeing women leave our emergency or transitional housing. It means they’re ready to become successful members of the community.

To ease the transition, YWCA case managers work with women moving into the community to help them continue to develop the tools they need to become self-sufficient and maintain stable housing. It’s all about helping participants meet the challenges of living successfully on their own.

Program Details:

Over 90% of women in this program remained in stable, continuous housing for one year; this is an enormous achievement for women whose lives are often marked by housing instability before coming to the YWCA

Only available to women moving into the community from the YWCA's Emergency or Transitional Housing programs

Up to one year of follow-up support is available to ensure success in maintaining housing stability

For more information on the YWCA’s Women Achieving Success program, please call (585) 546-5820.

SUCCESS STORY:

Always Moving Forward

“The YWCA is all about helping you get back on your feet.”

Marilu and her two daughters became homeless last year when she lost her job.

She came to the YWCA's Emergency Housing program in September. One month later, she was able to move into a new apartment with plenty of room for her little girls to grow and thrive.

While taking part in the Women Achieving Success program, Marilu continues to look for a full-time job. She's also begun taking child development courses to earn her CDA credential. Her goal is to open her own day care center so she can better provide for her family's future.

“I just want what’s best for my daughters.”