AKA:
YWCA of Alton
Description:
YWCA of Alton offers an array of services and resources to the community. Services include job training, career counseling, childcare, subject tutoring, health/fitness, advocate for women rights, leadership development, summer camps, recreational activities/sports, dance instruction and extreme heat cooling centers.
ALSO KNOWN AS
YWCA OF ALTON
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 4, 2024
Employer ID:
370662608
Year Incorporated:
1918
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
304 East Third Street
Alton, IL 62002
Contacts
Mallory Jones
Dorothy Hummel
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 465-7774
Fax
(618) 465-7782
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Dance: The YWCA partners with Dominique Williams to offer a variety of dance classes.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Children ages 4-13 years
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call or Come In Person To Register
Languages
English
Service Area
Jersey, Macoupin and Madison Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Jersey County
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Description
Child Enrichment (CE) Program - Provides before and after school child care enrichment program for children, includes tutoring, cultural diversity, curriculum, recreational and other activities. Extended or full-day programming provided for early dismissal and school-only holidays.
Hours
- Mon-Fri - 6:30am to start of school day and end of school day to 6:00pm - Summer Session: Mon-Fri - 6:30am to 6:00pm
Required Documents
Birth Certificate, most recent physical (within 2 years).
Eligibility
Children attending Alton, Roxana and Wood River Illinois School District Elementary School
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
- Call or Come In Person To Register - All registration forms must be submitted before child can attend program includes a $35 non-refundable registration fee; call for details.
Languages
English
Service Area
Cities of Alton, Roxana and Wood River Illinois School District Elementary Schools
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- Roxana
- Wood River
- Madison County
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Description
Offers space as a warming site during extreme cold temperatures are 32 degrees or below.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Madison County in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Madison County
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Description
Offers a cooling site during extreme heat warnings.
Hours
- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 6:00pm - Sat - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Madison County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Toy Giveaway: providing toys to children for the holiday.
Hours
Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 12:00pm(Noon) to 3:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Children age 0-13 years old
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call or text (314) 328-0626 To Register - Need to provide the parent name, gender of child, and age of child
Languages
English
Service Area
Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois Franklin, Lincoln, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County and Warren Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
The Junior Leaders Program (JL): A Hallmark Program that engages middle school girls yearly for three years to achieve economic self-sufficiency, work towards racial justice, building and maintaining healthy diverse, family, work and social relationships and provide active service to their communities.
Hours
Tue - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Middle school girls beginning in sixth grade from economically disadvantaged circumstances
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Application/registration form available at YWCA, Alton Middle School or online at www.altonywca.com
Languages
English
Service Area
Alton Illinois Middle School District
Geography Served
None
Description
The Leadership Academy (LA): A Hallmark Program that engages high school girls yearly for four years to achieve economic self-sufficiency, work towards racial justice, building and maintaining healthy diverse, family, work and social relationships and provide active service to their communities.
Hours
Thu - 3:30pm to 5:15pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
High school girls (9th-12th grade) from economically disadvantaged circumstances
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Apply or register at YWCA, Alton Illinois High School or online at www.altonywca.com
Languages
English
Service Area
Alton Illinois High School District
Geography Served
None
Description
Fitness and Recreation: Provide fitness and recreation program options which include Fit Club The fitness center is equipped with cardio, assisted weights, free weights, a dance studio and a gymnasium.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call or Come In Person To Register
Languages
English
Service Area
Jersey, Macoupin and Madison Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Jersey County
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Description
Women's Self Defense: Offers self-defense classes.
Hours
- Tue - 5:00pm to 6:15pm - Sat - 10:00am to 11:30am
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Females
Fees
- $25/four week session for YWCA Pass holders - $35/four week session for non-pass holders
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jersey, Macoupin and Madison Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides a hot meal to those in need.
Hours
Sun - Starting at 10:30am
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person for service
Languages
English
Service Area
Jersey, Macoupin and Madison Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
YWCA Fit Kids Camp: Offers fun, engaging activities centered around the Olympics, activities include long jump, shot put, hurdles, indoor soccer, baseless baseball, capture the flag and many more.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 2:00pm to 3:45pm (ages 5-8 years) (6-12-17 to 8-11-17) Mon-Fri - 4:15pm to 6:00pm (ages 9-12 years) (6-12-17 to 8-11-17)
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Ages 5-12 years
Fees
$5.00 per child each week
Intake Procedure
Call or Come In Person To Register
Languages
English
Service Area
Madison County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Free tutoring sessions for students grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Sessions designed to prevent summer learning loss in reading and math. Taught by certified teachers. Daily lunch and snack provided.
Hours
Call For Days and Hours
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
- Kindergarten - 6th grade - Class size limited to 10 per grade level
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 618-465-7774 to register
Languages
English
Service Area
Jersey, Macoupin and Madison Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Summer Camp: Program provides interactive and educational weekly curriculum themes and daily academics. Breakfast, lunch and snack provided.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 6:30am to 6:00pm Monday, June 3 2024 - Friday, August 9, 2024
Required Documents
- Copy of child school physical (within two years) - Copy of child Birth Certificate - Complete Enrollment application - payment Authorization form
Eligibility
Children ages 5-12 (must have completed kindergarten)
Fees
Call for Details
Intake Procedure
Visit Website at www.ywcaswil.org or Call (618) 465-7774 or email cedirector@ywcaswil.org. To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Alton, Roxana and Wood River Illinois School Districts
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- Roxana
- Wood River
- Madison County
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