Resources We Have Available.
Community members are welcome to inquire about resources.
Some things we can offer include:
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nearby organizations and resources for things like shelter, healthcare, emergency meals, hotlines, legal aid, etc.
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Up to 30 minutes of assistance in making need-based phone calls to other organizations, shelters, personal contacts, etc., considering outstanding, timely tasks and projects that need to be completed by YWCA staff
Up to 5 pages of printouts
A quick bathroom visit
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pads, tampons, liners, wipes, condoms, Plan B, and more.
Individuals can request menstrual hygiene products by visiting our Front Desk or emailing our Advocacy Program Manager.
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Complimentary light snacks and bottled water may be available during your visit. Availability depends on current supplies and cannot be guaranteed.
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A limited selection of skincare and makeup products may be available to support individual’s personal care needs. Product availability varies based on donations and inventory and cannot be guaranteed. These items are provided as a courtesy while supplies last.
In response to elevated community needs, we are expanding our YW Basic Needs Program to help community members access the essentials they need to live a life with dignity and respect.
Other Ways to Support
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Toiletries
Feminine products
Weather gear
Gift cards
Anything new that has not been utilized
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Canned vegetables (e.g., green beans, corn, peas), fruits (e.g., peaches, pineapple, mixed fruit), soups and stews, and beans (e.g., black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans)
Pasta (e.g., spaghetti, penne, macaroni)
Rice (e.g., white, brown, jasmine, basmati) or Quinoa
Oats (e.g., rolled oats, instant oats)
Dry cereal (e.g., corn flakes, oatmeal)
Shelf-stable milk (e.g., UHT milk, evaporated milk)
Nut butters (e.g., peanut butter, almond butter)
Cooking oils (e.g., olive oil, vegetable oil)
Sauces (e.g., pasta sauce, soy sauce, ketchup)
Seasonings (e.g., salt, pepper, dried herbs, masala bags)
Frozen items/meals
Snacks including crackers, granola bars, and popcorn
For more information on how to support our YW Basic Needs Program contact Deputy Director Layla Dargahi below.