901 Rhode Island Avenue
Housed in a historic building at the corner of Ninth Street and Rhode Island Avenue in the Shaw community of Washington, DC, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA is a nonprofit organization that operates as an independent living facility for women.
To preserve this historic landmark, the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA Board, in collaboration with our partners and with the support of the District of Columbia Government, undertook a major building renovation in 2015. The building reopened on June 23, 2017, with 84-units, ready to continue our century-long tradition of providing women with a safe place to live.
Supporting the Community from 1920 to Present
The Phyllis Wheatley Young Women’s Association has been a beacon of hope and empowerment, serving as a pillar of support for women and children in the District of Columbia for over a century.
We are dedicated to providing affordable housing and supportive services to women in transition, as a vital resource to prevent homelessness and foster stability in our community. In addition, through our programming for children, we seek to nurture the next generation and shape a brighter future for our community.
Linda IrizarryPresident, Board of Directors
What We Do
