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
Juneteenth becomes formal YW holiday
Title IX rollbacks harmful to survivors
An open letter to State Sen. Stephen Huffman
Renovating Lives earns green certification
The pain is harder to clean
Pizza with a purpose
Ohio House Bill 429 Testimony
Big hearts make big differences
Taking the first -- or the seventh -- step
YW launches virtual support groups for survivors
Women of Influence paused
Find your brave space
#GivingTuesdayNow raises $5,000 to support nonstop services
Ohio Attorney General grants funds to YWCA Dayton
Adapt and thrive
Helping the whole family heal
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Niki
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Makayla
COVID-19: Highlighting inequities
S.C.R. 14 Testimony
Juneteenth becomes formal YW holiday
Title IX rollbacks harmful to survivors
An open letter to State Sen. Stephen Huffman
Renovating Lives earns green certification
The pain is harder to clean
Pizza with a purpose
Ohio House Bill 429 Testimony
Big hearts make big differences
Taking the first -- or the seventh -- step
YW launches virtual support groups for survivors
Women of Influence paused
Find your brave space
#GivingTuesdayNow raises $5,000 to support nonstop services
Ohio Attorney General grants funds to YWCA Dayton
Adapt and thrive
Helping the whole family heal
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Niki
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Makayla
COVID-19: Highlighting inequities
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.