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WHO WE ARE YWCA Greater Flint is on a mission to eliminate racism empower women and promote peace justice freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA is one of the oldest and largest womens organizations in the nation and the YWCA Greater Flint has been serving the community since 1908 offering varied services based on the evolving needs of women and children. Throughout our history programs and services have been at the forefront of addressing the most pressing social issues and today our primary focus is on three organizational priorities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program Women39s Empowerment Center Racial Justice and Gender Equity Program Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program The YWCA Greater Flint is the only county provider recognized by the State of Michigan that offers comprehensive services and crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Women39s Empowerment Center The Womens Empowerment Center located on the 2nd floor provides women and girls from Flint and Genesee County with a place to gather share stories and experiences explore and learn and develop new skills in pursuit of life goals.