Ywca Elgin

The YWCA Elgin supports families, fosters diversity, and empowers women. The YWCA Elgin offers English as a Second Languages classes, Family Literacy classes, workforce development training, school-age childcare, a summer camp for teens interested in digital literacy, assistance with DACA Renewals, Citizenship Classes, Immigration Services, Green Card Renewals, assistance with N400s, a Clothing Distribution Center, and Cinderella's Closet (low-cost prom dresses). MISSION YWCA Elgin is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. DEI STATEMENT YWCA Elgin values the diverse community that we serve and is committed to an atmosphere that is welcoming and accepting of all people. We are committed to inclusion and reducing systemic inequalities until all lives have equal value. Regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, disability, or background, we foster inclusion, respect, and equity in all services and programs. YWCA Elgin empowers underrepresented community members, particularly women, and girls of color.