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Housing and Employment Services


The YWCA’s Housing and Employment Services (HES) program offers safe and secure emergency housing to women, men, and individuals with children who have nowhere else to stay.

If you or someone you know is in need of emergency shelter in McKean County, help is just a call away. The YWCA Bradford's 24-hour hotline is available anytime, day or night. Call 814-331-8280.

Shelter 

Our emergency shelter provides a family atmosphere while residents work with program staff to find permanent housing.

Case Management 

Program staff assists individuals with:

  • obtaining safe, affordable, and permanent housing
  • job searches, resume preparation, employment readiness
  • learning how to budget and plan for daily living
  • applying for appropriate benefits

Case management services are available to residents and non-residents alike.

Additional Services Include:

  • Street Outreach
  • Resource Referrals & Connections
  • Housing Searches
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Advocacy
  • Financial Literacy