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a voice for women an agent of change Since 1903, the YWCA of St. Joseph County has been the leading advocate for women and children in our community.  Through a combination of service and social action we reach out to women who are seeking solutions to abusive situations, who are fighting chemical dependency, who are in need of job training and education and who want to improve their lives for themselves and their children. 

A critical player in the effort to improve the lives of women and children, the YWCA recognizes our mission cannot be furthered without significant partnerships with the business community, community leaders, lawmakers, other non-profits, the criminal justice system and the media. 

 We are strong alone yet more powerful together.

Created by women for women, we have pledged all of our resources, talents and skills to ensure the success of the mission of the YWCA...eliminating racism empowering women

 

run, jane,run Don't miss the 25th annual run, jane, run!   Run, walk, bike and golf to benefit women and children.   5k walk for women 10k run for women                           REGISTER HERE St. Patrick's County Park Saturday, August 22 7:00 am Check in 8:00  Run/Walk   20, 40, 60 bike for women Bendix Woods County Park         REGISTER HERE  Sunday, August 23 8:00 am to 10 am Check in Rides begin 8:00 am to 10 am   golf for women Morris Park Country Club            REGISTER HERE  Monday, August 24                         Print out mail in registration form   Two shotgun starts 8:00 am 1:30 pm     Click here for information on sponsoring the 25th annual YWCA run, jane, run!

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 ~Read April, 2009 CourtWatch Report on Rape in St. Joseph County published in South Bend Tribune

~Read April, 2009 South Bend Tribune Editorial about Rape in St. Joseph County

You can help improve the justice system for women and children by becoming a YWCA CourtWatch volunteer. The mission of CourtWatch is to improve the safety of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse victims by working to make the justice system more responsive to their needs. 

If you have just 4 hours of free time during regular business hours each month you can help protect women and children. To find out how to become a CourtWatch volunteer call 233-9491 or fill out this form and our legal advocate will contact you.