Since 1891, YWCA Northwestern Illinois has upheld an unwavering dedication to the mission, “eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We continuously adjust to the emerging needs of the six counties we serve: Boone, Jo Daviess, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago. In 2010, we were the recipient of the Rockford Register Star’s Excelsior Award; in 2013, we were honored for excellence in racial justice programming by YWCA USA, and in 2022 was awarded the Eagle Award for Social Justice by Rock Valley College.

Additional Programming Resources

• Access to Justice
• Child Care Resource & Referral
• Computer Skills Training
• Family Advocacy Center
• Healthy Families Home Visiting Program
• Immigrant Family Resource Program
• Illinois Welcoming Center
• Partner Abuse Intervention Program
• Scholarships
• YWCA Literacy Council