What We Do

YWCA of Central Virginia is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We’ve been at the forefront of the biggest issues of the day for over 100 years, working to improve the lives of women, girls, and communities of color through advocacy, local programming, and services.

Domestic Violence Prevention Program

DVPP helps women, children, men and families recover from abuse, resolves personal conflicts, improve self-esteem and begin new lives.

Children's Supervised Visitation Center

YWCA of Central Virginia provides a safe, monitored, child-focused environment where children can visit noncustodial parents or guardians.

Sexual Assault Response Program

SARP is dedicated to providing crisis intervention, support, advocacy, & information to survivors of sexual assault and abuse as well as to families.

Town Center Residential Housing Program

The YWCA's residential housing program provides safe, affordable, dormitory style rental housing for low-income single women, 18 years and older.

Education and Outreach

YWCA of Central Virginia works to educate our community in the areas of diversity, equity, equality, and violence against women.

AMEND Together

YWCA of Central Virginia 's Victim Services is working hard to bring this innovative and timely primary prevention program to Central Virginia.