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WOKE MEANS THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY.

YWCA Kalamazoo has been awake to injustice since 1885 —

and we’re not sleeping now.

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YWCA Kalamazoo is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

YWCA Kalamazoo is your ally who is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. The longest-serving YWCA association in Michigan, YWCA Kalamazoo provides individuals and families with victim-focused counseling and advocacy services as well as shelter for survivors of violence, transitional housing, and legal services. Our variety of family programs are designed to improve the lives of the most vulnerable population. We lead the way for system change in our communities.

In-Kind donations accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am – 5pm.

The Dreamery ChildcareProgram

YWCA Kalamazoo offers high-quality, early-learning childcare in two locations: The Dreamery at Edison and The Dreamery at Downtown. This innovative approach to early learning and childcare ensures academic readiness in the formative years and economic stability for working families.

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What We Do

Advocacy & Systems Change

Caring for Victims of Abuse

Promoting Maternal and Child Health

Improving the Lives of Children

YWCA Kalamazoo

may look different today than we did in 1885, but liberation – the freedom from oppression – has always been our through line. For 140 years, YWCA Kalamazoo has served as a lifeline and safety net for, with, and by oppressed, marginalized, and minoritized community members.

Since our founding, YWCA Kalamazoo has been a continuous thread within the fabric of this community, trailblazing new pathways to liberation. Today, we are leaders in early childhood education, reproductive justice and family health, violence interruption, and systems transformation. These are the pillars from which we seek to eliminate racism and empower women.

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