YWCA San Antonio will celebrate the grand opening of its Women’s Live and Learn Center and the groundbreaking of the Harvey Najim Early Childhood Education and Care Center at 10 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Women’s Live and Learn Center campus, 2318 Castroville Road.
What you need to know
The Women’s Live and Learn Center is designed to provide supportive four-year housing, workforce development and case management services for women aged 18-26. The new Harvey Najim Early Childhood Education and Care Center will offer affordable, high-quality childcare for working families in San Antonio.
Women’s Live and Learn Center services include:
- Trauma-informed case management
- Workforce training
- Navigation to post-secondary education or degree programs
- Early childhood education
- Financial literacy and homeownership training
Additionally, the center will provide up to four years of on-site housing for women with and without children.
The grand opening and groundbreaking ceremony will feature remarks from Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, Precinct 1 Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores, Mayor Ron Nirenberg, District 5 council member Teri Castillo and philanthropist Harvey Najim.
“YWCA is thrilled to open the doors to our Women’s Live and Learn Center, which will provide a stable home for women pursuing their dreams and serve as a beacon of hope for our community,” said Francesca Rattray, CEO of YWCA San Antonio.
The backstory
Serving over 35,000 individuals annually, YWCA provides critical services including child care, workforce development, youth programs and health equity initiatives.
YWCA San Antonio is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
For further information on the center, visit YWCA SA’s website.
