Growth, expansion part on nonprofit models, too: YWCA plans emergency shelter, others buy property, add new programs, resources.(Young Women's Christian Associations)

From: Wenatchee Business Journal | Date: November 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

The YWCA of Wenatchee will open a 10-bed emergency shelter for women on Jan. 1.

The women's organization joins other nonprofits growing and developing new programming to meet their mission and serve the community. Catholic Family and Child Services will move into a new home

"We saw the emergency shelter as a huge community need. The city now has a 10-year housing plan and we wanted to be part of that," Pratt said. "And it fits our mission and goes full circle with the clients we see. So often we send them out and we are not able to help them in so many ways. This allows ...

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