Ywca Missoula
About Ywca Missoula
YWCA Missoula works with people in Missoula who are navigating violence and housing instability, and it does it with services that meet the moment. That means emergency shelter, crisis response, a Family Housing Center for homeless families with children, and support that helps people keep moving toward stability. In fiscal year 2025, Pathways served 1,299 primary and secondary survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, while Family Housing Center and Rapid Re-Housing served 690 adults and children.
What sets YWCA Missoula apart is the range of support it offers under one roof, from supervised visitation to youth leadership, counseling, and anti-racism education. It is built to respond to immediate danger and the longer work of helping women, children, and families stay safe and housed.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Pathways
Provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, support services, and case management for survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Children witnessing domestic violence receive one-on-one attention, therapeutic play, and age-appropriate support groups.
Family Housing Center
A residential and walk-in center for homeless families with dependent children that offers on-site housing, assessment, referral, and support services free of charge as families work toward stable permanent housing.
Rapid Re-Housing
Provides security deposits, rental assistance for up to one year, advocacy, credit counseling, and resource and referral information to help homeless families move into permanent housing quickly.
Transitional Housing
Provides up to 18 months of independent living in local rental housing for single parent survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Planet Kids supervised visitation and exchange program
Offers supervised visits and safe monitored exchanges in a peaceful, safe, and welcoming environment for families affected by domestic violence.
Youth Services
A leadership and empowerment program for young women ages 9 to 18 with after-school groups, summer outdoor wilderness adventures, confidence-building activities, and service projects.
Hallmark
Includes community education and advocacy, along with internal anti-racism training, to address systems and norms that disproportionately affect BIPOC people facing poverty, homelessness, underemployment, and violence.
Clinical Program
Provides therapy, support groups, and crisis counseling through licensed counselors, social workers, licensure candidates, and master's level students. It also offers consultation to other YWCA programs on mental health needs and reducing secondary trauma.
Secret Seconds
Operates two thrift stores that accept gently used clothing, accessories, housewares, and furniture to sell at reduced prices to the community.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
YWCA Missoula is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Who they serve
Survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, homeless families with dependent children, single-parent survivors of domestic violence and their children, young women ages 9 to 18, and families affected by domestic violence.
Their impact
- In fiscal year 2025, Pathways served 1,299 primary and secondary survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.
- In fiscal year 2025, Family Housing Center and Rapid Re-Housing served 690 adults and children, including 358 sheltered in FHC, 191 who received walk-in services, 125 served through rapid re-housing, and 16 served through transitional housing.
- In fiscal year 2025, Planet Kids provided services to 70 families that included 120 children.
- In fiscal year 2025, Youth Services served 189 children.
How your donation helps
- Essential items for participants in its programs
- Support for the Planet Kids supervised visitation program
Need help?
How someone in need can access Ywca Missoula’s services.
Survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking can access emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, support services, and case management through Pathways. Homeless families with dependent children can use the Family Housing Center for on-site housing, assessment, referral, and support services, and families affected by domestic violence can use Planet Kids for supervised visitation and monitored exchanges.
Events
YWConnect Tour
An hour-long tour and conversation at The Meadowlark about the work and how to get involved.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Ywca Missoula has shared.
Current needs
- Essential items for participants in its programs
- Support for the Planet Kids supervised visitation program
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What services are available through Pathways?
Pathways offers emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, support services, and case management for survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Who can use the Family Housing Center?
The Family Housing Center serves homeless families with dependent children as both a residential and walk-in center.
What does Planet Kids provide?
Planet Kids offers supervised visits and safe monitored exchanges in a peaceful, safe, and welcoming setting for families affected by domestic violence.
What ages does Youth Services serve?
Youth Services serves young women ages 9 to 18.
What does the Clinical Program offer?
The Clinical Program provides therapy, support groups, and crisis counseling, and it also consults with other YWCA programs on mental health needs and reducing secondary trauma.
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