At YWCA Hartford Region, we believe that every woman, every girl and every child deserves the opportunity to shine at each stage of life. Since 1867, we have been committed to this vision and our mission to empower women and girls and eliminate racism.

A not-for-profit membership association, YWCA Hartford Region is part of the world's largest and oldest multi-racial women's movement and is the third oldest affiliate of YWCA USA.

Committed to creating opportunities one woman at a time, YWCA serves Greater Hartford with vital programs, including early learning and school-age childcare; emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing; child abuse prevention; youth leadership development; racial justice awareness; and financial literacy education. Serving 2,300 people annually, we are a recognized advocate on issues related to safety for women and their families, economic empowerment, racial justice, youth development and affordable childcare.

YWCA continues to develop programs and services that improve life for women and girls and contribute to economic and redevelopment efforts for the Greater Hartford area. These programs include: