Who We Are

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YWCA Billings is dedicated to saving and changing lives.

We offer victims of abuse safe shelter, and affordable housing with transitional services that offer a hand-up rather than a handout—helping people gain solid footing and break out of the cycles of violence and poverty. We are also committed to YWCA USA’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.

YWCA MISSION

Our Values

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A Compassionate Community

Respect

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Honesty and Integrity

Non-Violence

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Collaboration

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Justice and Fairness

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The Dignity of All People

Key Dates in YWCA Billings History

  • 1907

    YWCA Billings founded

  • 1930

    YWCA Billings incorporated as non-profit

  • 1955

    Moved to current campus at 909 Wyoming Ave

  • 1978

    Battered Spouse Hotline and Displaced Homemaker Center opens

  • 1998

    Gateway Shelter opens

  • 2000

    YWCA Billings takes responsibility for Billings Rape Task Force

  • 2018

    Gateway Vista Affordable Apartments open

  • 2023

    Gateway Horizons opens, replacing Gateway Shelter and significantly increasing YWCA’s ability to shelter survivors

FAQs

  • The Gateway Horizons Shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Administration and Transitional Services are available Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:30pm

  • A Victim Support Specialist will conduct an eligibility screening to confirm you are eligible for services. Call 406-245-4472 or text 406-702-0229 to get started.

  • Transitional Services are only available to residents of YWCA's Gateway Horizons Emergency Shelter.

  • Yes! YWCA Billings services are available to all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking regardless of gender.