The YWCA Santa Monica/Westside has been serving the greater Westside community since 1926. Our social service and community support programs improve the lives of nearly 2,500 women and children annually. Our Mission is to empower women and girls by creating opportunities for growth, progress, and success. Our Vision 2020 is for the YWCA to be recognized as the premier women's growth and development organization, inspiring and sustaining a community in which women and girls learn to achieve their personal goals and contribute to the public good. Our Programs- including early childhood development; K-12 life skills, literacy and athletics; transitional housing and education; young adult networking and career-building; parent support; and personal and professional renewal - instill confidence, capability and effectiveness in women and girls across the life cycle within a supportive, encouraging environment.