Who We Are
Who we are
Welcome to the Coatesville CYWA
Strengthening families, empowering our communities.
Learn about the CYWA
The CYWA draws membership of men, women and children 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.
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The CYWA Mission
Our new vision is to have a “1 House” concept, making all programs available for in house residents.
The expanded mission of the Community, Youth and Women’s Alliance, Inc. (CYWA) is to improve the spiritual, mental, social and physical condition of Men, Women and Children within the Coatesville community by providing full family services with a special emphasis on serving Pregnant Women and Children. Our goal is to build strong, resilient families and promote healthy lifestyles.
company history.
The story behind our service
Founded to uplift Coatesville, the CYWA has been dedicated to providing vital community services since day one.
1874
The Founding Vision
Late 1800s: CYWA is founded, dedicated to supporting women and children in Coatesville, PA. Our mission includes eliminating racism and poverty, providing affordable housing for low- and middle-income families, removing barriers to healthy family life, and promoting lifelong recovery from addiction.
2022
The Community Youth, & Women’s Alliance (CYWA) received $50,000 to support its programs in mental health and education.
The CYWA became a recipient of the Collaborative Innovation Fund addressing mental health and K -12th Grade education. The Collaborative Innovation Fund highlights new or existing partnerships between grassroots and nonprofit organizations focusing on mental health as well as employment or education to create a healthy, inclusive, and resilient Coatesville.
2023
The Food Distribution Program averages over 500 households per month.
The CYWA food distribution distributes food two days a week plus one additional “bonus food” day each month serving an average of almost 500 households per month. In fiscal year 2020, a growing CYWA food distribution program served 615 households each month.
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Learn more about our programs and initiatives serving in Coatesville.
