who we are
Established in 1906, the YWCA Pierce County has devoted over a century to creating opportunity and safety for women and children in the the Pierce County community. A forerunner in the domestic violence service provision field, the YWCA established Washington state's first domestic violence shelter in 1976. Comprehensive domestic violence services that target prevention and intervention include: free legal services, therapeutic services, support groups, transitional housing, trainings, teen dating violence prevention, and more.
- YWCA Pierce County mission: To transform the lives of women and children through safety, healing, and empowerment.
- YWCA Pierce County vision: A safe, just, and equitable community.