YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and developing youth by providing services to women, children, youth and families in the St. Louis area. For over 110 years, YWCA has been the backbone of women’s support services within our community, which helps our clients find paths to self-sufficiency through our programs that mentor, educate and propel women to their fullest potential. YWCA Metro St. Louis is proud to offer assistance from the following programs: Head Start & Early Head Start for children ages 0-5 and their families; Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention and Counseling, a 24-hour rape crisis hotline (314-531-RAPE), Domestic Violence Services, Housing for Homeless Women, Racial Justice programs and seminars, Economic Empowerment for Single Mothers, and Teen Leadership.