YWCA Central Indiana

06/02/2026

YWCA Resale Shop will be open every Friday in June, 10am to 2pm! We will be closed on July 3rd in Observance of the 4th of July holiday.

06/02/2026

Housing assistance and residential programs

At YWCA Central Indiana, we provide housing support and essential services to help women and children build a path toward stability.

Housing admissions take place Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you need support outside of these hours, call Indiana 211 to connect with a navigator for local resources.

Residential programs include:

• C.O.T.S. Stay Program – A complimentary overnight shelter from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., offering a safe sleeping option, showers, hygiene products, food, and clothing.

• Emergency Shelter – A 45-day program with wraparound services for women and children in crisis.

• Second Stage Housing – Long-term housing for eligible women and women with children who need additional support.

• Permanent Housing Support & Advocacy – Helping individuals secure stable, long-term housing.

• Each month, YWCA Central Indiana offers programs to help emergency shelter residents with financial literacy, housing education, to***co awareness, diabetes education, and professional development, including resume building and interview skills.

If you or someone you know needs safe housing and support, YWCA Central Indiana is here to help. Call during business hours for assistance, or dial 211 for after-hours support.

06/02/2026

Our Tailgate food distributions are for everyone who needs them. No ID or proof of income is needed to receive food at our distributions. Everyone is welcome. If USDA foods are offered, recipients will self-declare income eligibility—no documentation is required. Learn more here: https://curehunger.org/get-help/tailgates

Upcoming Tailgate Distributions:

Callaway Park
Tuesday, Jun 2, 10 AM
902 Callaway Park Dr, Elwood

Hudson Park
Wednesday, Jun 3, 10 AM
509 S Wayne St., Portland

Blackford County Fairgrounds
Thursday, Jun 4, 10 AM
310 E Park Ave, Hartford City

Old K Mart Parking Lot
Friday, Jun 5, 10 AM
2811 W Nichol Ave, Anderson

SHFB Warehouse
Saturday, Jun 6, 10 AM
6621 N Old SR 3, Muncie

Tailgates are possible thanks to a caring community of volunteers and supporters. Volunteer at curehunger.org/get-involved/volunteer.

05/29/2026

OUTreach has a rummage on Saturday!! YWCA Central Indiana parking lot!! 9am to
2pm!

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Wondering about the programs we offer? Here's a glimpse!

From our essential emergency shelter for women and children, complete with wraparound services, to educational opportunities in financial literacy, housing, and professional development, the YWCA has you covered.

Need temporary shelter? Check out our C.O.T.S. (Complimentary, Overnight, Temporary, Shelter) Program. Seeking long-term housing solutions? Explore our Second Stage program. Plus, we offer facility rental space and a fantastic resale shop.
Whatever your needs, the YWCA is here to support you every step of the way.

Learn more at https://ywcacentralindiana.org/.

05/26/2026

Power outages. Water damage. Run-down appliances. Negligent landlords. Common themes for women facing homelessness.

Sandy found herself evicted from her apartment after the property owner defaulted on the loan and the building was shut down.

“Everyone who lived there got evicted,” Sandy explained. “I didn’t have any way of moving. I didn’t have anybody who could help me.”

After endless rejected phone calls and moving from place to place with cardboard boxes full of her belongings, the reality of her situation caught up with her.

Sandy reluctantly came to the YWCA for emergency shelter.

“I didn’t want to live in a homeless shelter. It’s scary. I couldn’t believe this was my situation. I couldn’t believe I was homeless at 48. That’s really scary.”

She recalled her first night at the YWCA.

“That first night, I was so scared. I was uneasy about living here. Then the woman working at the desk came to check on me because she noticed how upset I was. That made me feel better. It was cool to know someone cared.”

With the comfort of knowing she mattered to the YWCA staff, Sandy began focusing on building skills that would help her regain independence.

Sandy set a goal to focus on her mental health and reclaim her confidence.

“I do have low self-esteem. I always have because of family always saying things like, ‘You’ll amount to nothing.’”

The YWCA connected Sandy with local community and social services to help her rebuild her life.

With a home on the horizon and support from YWCA residents and staff helping her rise above fear and anxiety, Sandy has continued pushing toward even bigger goals.

When asked what she wants most, her answer is simple: more time with her kids.

“That’s the biggest thing. Even though they’re grown, when my kids come to visit me, I want them to be proud.”

Learn more about our services at https://ywcacentralindiana.org/services/.

05/25/2026

Reminder: YWCA Central Indiana is closed to the public tomorrow for the Memorial Day holiday. No events, vendors, or donations. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26th. Thank you and enjoy your holiday!