Friends of Yates

Continuously providing support services to the community for over 100 years.

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Emergency Shelter

Della Gill/Joyce H. Williams Center helps domestic violence survivors by providing safe shelter, hot meals, essential personal care items, and emotional support in addition to programs and advocacy services.

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We offer support to survivors in shelter and community members in the form of various programs and services designed to empower individuals to become self-sufficient.

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We provide in depth education and trainings on Domestic Violence and the different forms of abuse. Request a speaker to come to your event, church, organization or school to discuss an array of subjects and topics.

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We participate in programs, services, and partnerships that bring awareness to domestic violence and its effects on the community while offering support to its victims.

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About Friends of Yates

Friends of Yates is a comprehensive community agency that provides a full menu of community care and support including domestic violence education, prevention services, youth and adult development and emergency shelter and resources to survivors of domestic violence and their family.

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Insights and Updates from Friends of Yates

Crime Awareness Coordinating Effort Memorial Service

by Trevor Parker | December 18, 2024 | Event | 0 Comments

C.A.C.E. Date: April 2025

Black Men and Women of Distinction Program

by Trevor Parker | December 18, 2024 | Event | 0 Comments

Date: February 23, 2025

“Friends Of Yates” Dedicates New Outdoor Facilities for Victim Survivors and Their Children—Respite Playground and Park Area, to the Do Good for Erin Foundation

by Trevor Parker | November 26, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

On October 25th, in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Friends of Yates dedicated the Della Gill/Joyce H. Williams Domestic Violence Center’s new Respite Playground and Park Area to the Do Good For Erin Foundation, commemorating an illustrious,...

Friends of Yates Holds the 26th Annual Community Awards Luncheon in Wyandotte County

by Trevor Parker | November 22, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

On October 25th, 2024, in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Friends of Yates in Wyandotte County held the 26th Annual Community Awards Luncheon -- commemorating the outstanding service performed for domestic violence survivors by...

Friends of Yates Receives Special Mother’s Day Donations From Community Partners

by Chase Murphy | June 11, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

This Mother’s Day, Friends of Yates received a generous donation of household goods and food items from the Ray-Ann Memorial Foundation. The organization was founded by Gayle Williams, a mother who tragically lost two daughters during a domestic violence incident in...

Friends of Yates Honors Community Members Who Lost Thier Lives in 2023

by graceadmin | May 7, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Friends of Yates recently partnered with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Victims Service Unit and District Attorney's Office to help honor those who have lost their lives in 2023 due to crime in our community with a candlelight vigil at the Forest Grove Baptist Church....

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I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.”

- Albert Schweitzer