Due to the generosity of Verizon HopeLine and many other supporters, the YWCA of Evansville has completed a much-needed refurbishment of its common area for shelter residents.
This communal space is used by YWCA domestic violence victims and their children to complete the everyday tasks of living such as reading, watching TV, filling out paperwork, doing homework, and simply relaxing.
Prior to the renovation, the room had not seen improvements in decades. The space was worn, inefficient, and the furnishings and layout were not conducive to its purpose.
The room has been transformed into a soothing area with a fresh coat of paint, new flooring, new furniture and lighting, lockable storage space for clients, and a new play area for children. In addition, the new couch and side chairs fold out into beds that can be utilized by overflow clients when all of the shelter bedrooms are full.
The project was completed in early October, and open houses for donors, project supporters, employees and board members have been held throughout the month.
In 2013, the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter provided 7,426 nights of safe shelter to over 300 women and their children.
The YWCA has invited some of its community partners to attend a special open house on Friday, October 24th between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. This is by invitation only for these partners and for media. For more information about this project or to schedule a media ONLY tour at another time, please contact Erika N. Taylor, YWCA CEO, at 422-1191 or etaylor@ywcaevansville.org.
