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 over 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
YW names new director of development and communications
Urge Congress to protect funding for domestic violence shelters
What is financial abuse? Warning signs and how YW can help
Students with UD Callings serve YW clients
Celebrating a 42 year career dedicated to YWCA Dayton
Why YW urges Ohioans to vote no in August
YWCA Dayton celebrates National CROWN Day
'Hood Feminism' and the YWCA Dayton mission
Annual Meeting celebrates YW impact
YWCA Dayton's 24/7 crisis hotline adds online chat
Dayton Regional STEM School raises awareness with PSAs
YWCA Dayton celebrates Pride 2023
Women build new skills with YWCA Dayton Strive
YWCA Dayton announces new President & CEO
Get involved with our 2023 Summit Pitch Projects
Clothesline Project powerfully displays violence statistics
Four pitches to present at YWCA Dayton summit
5 ways to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Art show aims to empower sexual violence survivors
YWCA Dayton to honor Hannah's Treasure Chest
YW names new director of development and communications
Urge Congress to protect funding for domestic violence shelters
What is financial abuse? Warning signs and how YW can help
Students with UD Callings serve YW clients
Celebrating a 42 year career dedicated to YWCA Dayton
Why YW urges Ohioans to vote no in August
YWCA Dayton celebrates National CROWN Day
'Hood Feminism' and the YWCA Dayton mission
Annual Meeting celebrates YW impact
YWCA Dayton's 24/7 crisis hotline adds online chat
Dayton Regional STEM School raises awareness with PSAs
YWCA Dayton celebrates Pride 2023
Women build new skills with YWCA Dayton Strive
YWCA Dayton announces new President & CEO
Get involved with our 2023 Summit Pitch Projects
Clothesline Project powerfully displays violence statistics
Four pitches to present at YWCA Dayton summit
5 ways to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Art show aims to empower sexual violence 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.