The ywca provides 68 single room occupancy rooms to a diverse population of women from all different backgrounds. The ywca remains one of the safest and most affordable places for women and families in the Albany-Troy-Schenectady area. In 2007, the fair market rent for a one bedroom apartment in the Albany-Troy-Schenectady area was $616 per month not including heat and hot water (HUD). The ywca offers rooms for $260 per month including heat and hot water, use of a gym, human potential advocates, a resource center and a technology lab. The ywca is a vital resource to many women in the community.