YWCA is On a Mission
to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen our community
As one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation, YWCA Dayton has been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements for 150 years — from voting rights to civil rights, from affordable housing to pay equity, from violence prevention to health care reform. Today, we combine programming and advocacy to generate institutional change in three key areas: racial justice and civil rights, empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls, and health and safety of women and girls. Keep scrolling to learn more!
What's New
KeyBank donation supports YW's social justice work
Survivor Stories: A DVAM Series
YWCA Dayton recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events, education
Painting the towns purple
YWomen Vote initiative ensures all voices are heard
AMEND Together prevention program launches
HomeShare program expanding to Preble County
Girls LEAD! announces fall activity schedule
YWCA launches 'Until Justice Just Is' campaign
SRC interns provide virtual summer help
#YWomenVote campaign encourages civic engagement
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Andrey
Girls LEAD! camps empower her (virtual) summer
YWCA Dayton to provide paid parental leave
Montgomery County's only domestic violence shelter turns 43
21-Day Challenge breaks records
S.C.R. 14 Testimony
Juneteenth becomes formal YW holiday
Title IX rollbacks harmful to survivors
New Family Justice Center offers one-stop resource for domestic violence survivors
KeyBank donation supports YW's social justice work
Survivor Stories: A DVAM Series
YWCA Dayton recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events, education
Painting the towns purple
YWomen Vote initiative ensures all voices are heard
AMEND Together prevention program launches
HomeShare program expanding to Preble County
Girls LEAD! announces fall activity schedule
YWCA launches 'Until Justice Just Is' campaign
SRC interns provide virtual summer help
#YWomenVote campaign encourages civic engagement
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Andrey
Girls LEAD! camps empower her (virtual) summer
YWCA Dayton to provide paid parental leave
Montgomery County's only domestic violence shelter turns 43
21-Day Challenge breaks records
S.C.R. 14 Testimony
Juneteenth becomes formal YW holiday
Title IX rollbacks harmful to survivors
Our Mission in Action
Violence Against Women
YWCA is the single largest network of domestic violence shelters and services in the country. We are committed to supporting survivors and reducing violence against women and girls.
Economic Empowerment
Affordable, accessible, supportive housing is critical to women’s safety and economic empowerment. We help women gain independence and build self-sufficiency.
Women & Girls Leadership
Girls with confidence become women of influence. We empower girls to grow in strength, courage, and wisdom -- and then celebrate the powerful women they become.
Social Justice Advocacy
Women cannot be free if one among us is not free. We advocate for an end to inequality and discrimination against women in every sphere — economic, political, and social.