About the CYWA
What is the CYWA?
The CYWA stands for the Community Youth and Women’s Alliance. At CYWA, our work includes meeting immediate needs and helping families prepare for what comes next. That may mean groceries this week, guidance as a child grows, or learning the skills to rent and maintain a home. Our programs connect practical resources with support for your own goals.
Looking for help with a program? Call Today!
(610) 384-9591
You can start with a question about a service, explain what your household needs, or ask which program to contact.
Our mission and values shape the differences that we make everyday.
At CYWA, our work connects with the things that matter at home: food on the table, a safe place to stay, support while raising a child, and the opportunity to pursue recovery. Your household may need one service or several. If you are unsure which service to ask about, call us and describe what you need.

Meet Our Executive Director
Samira Regag
Samira Regag serves as Executive Director of the Community Youth and Women’s Alliance in Coatesville. She leads an organization that helps individuals and families access everyday essentials and care, including free groceries, emergency shelter, affordable housing, parenting support, and residential recovery services.
Our Community Partners
Special thanks to our community partners who support our mission and vision.
- ALDI: ALDI Coatesville; ALDI Thorndale
- ACME: ACME Downingtown
- Chester County Food Bank
- GIANT: GIANT Kennett Square; GIANT Lionville area — Exton; GIANT Oxford — company website; GIANT Thorndale
- The Lord’s Pantry of Downingtown
- Walmart: Walmart Exton; Walmart Kennett Square; Walmart Oxford
- Wegmans: Wegmans Malvern
- West Chester Food Cupboard
- Philabundance

Talk with us about services with the CYWA
You can start with a question about a service, explain what your household needs, or ask which program to contact. Call 610-384-9591.


