YWCA of the Upper Lowlands, Inc
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Crisis Support
- Emergency & Safety
- Women
Location
246 Church StreetSumter, SC 29150 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The YWCA of the Upper Lowlands, Inc. is helping survivors of domestic violence with their various programs. Our services seek to empower men and women victims by helping them escape and recover from domestic violence.
Description
Upper Lowlands, Inc. (YWCA) is nonprofit membership organization incorporated in August 1967, as a member of the national YWCA, an autonomous women’s movement. We have been at the fore-front of social change ever since. Today, the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands service women, youth, families and seniors in Sumter, Lee and Clarendon Counties.
As part of a worldwide women’s movement in over 70 countries, the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands strives every day to achieve: Race and gender equity; Economic independence for women; Respect for diverse cultures; and A place where children and youth thrive.
Regardless of race or economic status, the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands provides women with the support and tools they need to transform their lives, be confident in their choices and raise healthy families. We are dedicated to promoting racial justice and personal empowerment across all of our pro-grams and service.