Agency - YWCA Opportunity Place

YWCA Opportunity Place

Last updated on November 29, 2011

The mission of the YWCA of Seattle, King County, Snohomish County is to advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races, and faiths, and their families.

Description:
In support of this mission, the YWCA provides services to meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency, reduce violence and achieve equal opportunities for all people. YWCA Opportunity Place was created to address the fundamental causes of homelessness by providing affordable housing, offering job training, reducing social isolation, and helping women overcome the impact of domestic violence and homelessness. The new seven-story facility includes Angeline's Center for Homeless Women, YWCA Employment and Job Center and 145 affordable apartments for low income or homeless women and men.

History:
Since 1894, the YWCA of Seattle, King County, Snohomish County has provided services to meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency and achieve equal opportunities for all individuals. Each year, the YWCA helps more than 50,000 people build better lives. YWCA Opportunity Place was completed in late 2003 and serves 4,500 people each year with comprehensive services aimed at making them sel-reliant and independent. Opportunity Place was the recipient of the Maxwell Award of Excellence for 2004 presented by Fannie Mae Foundation. It is a testament to the YWCA's commitment to the ideal that everyone deserves a safe, decent home in a safe, decent community.

Contact people:

Hollianne Monson, Community Resources Coordinator, (phone), (email) Liz Mills, Opportunity Place Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 436-8690

Address:

2024 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ywcaworks.org

Directions:

YWCA Opportunity Place is located in downtown Seattle, in the Belltown area at 2024 3rd Avenue. Our new seven story building can be found just two blocks north of Macy's between Lenora and Virginia.   Nearest Bus Stop: 3rd and Virginia, 1 minute walk

Last updated on November 29, 2011