FAQ

What does YWCA do?

YWCA Titusville provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support individuals and families while working to challenge structural barriers to opportunity. Our 2 core programs include Fun Factory, a preschool program for early learners and St. James House, a shelter for unhoused women and children.

What is the connection between YWCA Titusville and YWCA USA?

YWCA Titusville and YWCA USA are separate organizations bound by a shared brand and mission. We often refer to YWCA USA (or “national”) as the “parent” Association, and to other local YWs as “sister” Associations. The parent provides our distinctive brand, a range of service and policy priorities, guidance, research, and conversation about best practices and needs. Meanwhile, local Associations respond to the needs of their individual communities with services and advocacy

Our local programs and services have furthered the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1917. Over many years of service, our programs have evolved and to meet the ever-changing needs of the Titusville community.

What is the connection between YWCA and the YMCA?

YWCA Titusville and the YMCA Titusville both provide services to families in our community. However, the YW and the YM are completely separate organizations, with separate (if similar) missions. YWCA Titusville offers a few health and wellness services, but we identify more as a human service organization.