The YWCA Santa Monica / Westside has been serving the greater Westsidecommunity since 1926. Our OurMission is to empower women and girls by creating opportunities for growth,progress and success. Our Programs – including early childhooddevelopment; K-12 life skills, literacy and athletics; transitional housing andeducation; young adult networking and career-building; parent support; andpersonal and professional renewal – instill confidence, capability andeffectiveness in women and girls across the life cycle within a supportive,encouraging environment.