Community Youth and Women’s Alliance
The Community Youth and Women’s Alliance is dedicated to reaching out to and assisting women and children in the Coatesville community.
How is CYWA making an impact in Chester County?
What Does CYWA Believe In?
From Our Community…
The Samara House helped me when I was pregnant with my daughter and didn’t know what to do. They showed love and compassion. I had my daughter while there and now have a place of my own. I recommend the CYWA to anyone who needs help or assistance.
The entire staff from top to bottom was very kind and caring. They work to their max capabilities to aide women and their children. They each have a lot of compassion and consideration.
Family oriented facility with genuine care, help & compassionate for everyone that comes through the doors. Spreading the love from one to another & all that is expected in return is to pay that same generosity forward.
Our Programs – Overview
Gateway Shelter
The Gateway Emergency Shelter for Women and Children is a 30-60 day Homeless Shelter…
Samara House
With over 25+ years of operation, the program has evolved to be a 6-month treatment facility…
Family Center
Our Certified Parent Educators provide child development and parenting assistance access…
Housing/CHD
The primary goal is to provide safe, clean, affordable housing for individuals and families…
What’s New This Month?
Samara House Program Highlight
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Samara House’s Mommy and Me program is under the umbrella of the Community, Youth and Women’s Alliance, Inc. (CYWA). The facility is licensed by the PA Department of Health, Division of Drug and Alcohol Services. With over 25+...
Gateway Shelter Program Highlight
The Gateway Emergency Shelter for Women and Children is a 30-60 day Homeless Shelter that provides assistance with connecting residents to Housing options and Supportive Services to find permanent affordable housing. Each family receives all essential needs while...
Learn About CYWA
The CYWA draws into membership, men, women and girls of diverse background and faiths, that together they may gain personal responsibility, dignity and self‑esteem to help eliminate poverty and improve the quality of life in our community. The Goals:-Eliminate...