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 nearly 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
Announcing our 2020 Women of Influence
Your greatest weakness can provide strength
Strength Doesn't Stop: Third Annual Domestic Violence Survivors Banquet
Announcing the 2019 Marsha Froelich Survivor Award honoree
"A broken crayon can still color."
An internship in stories
Ohio House Bill 3 Testimony
The wholeness of us
Work by design
Before and after
Areas of opportunity
The Luxury of Choice
Push and pull
Holiday cheer starts here
Announcing our 2019 Women of Influence
Ohio House Bill 561 Testimony
Belle Haven students cook up food drive
Community threads
School doesn't stop for shelter
Introducing our Sojourn Leadership Academy
Announcing our 2020 Women of Influence
Your greatest weakness can provide strength
Strength Doesn't Stop: Third Annual Domestic Violence Survivors Banquet
Announcing the 2019 Marsha Froelich Survivor Award honoree
"A broken crayon can still color."
An internship in stories
Ohio House Bill 3 Testimony
The wholeness of us
Work by design
Before and after
Areas of opportunity
The Luxury of Choice
Push and pull
Holiday cheer starts here
Announcing our 2019 Women of Influence
Ohio House Bill 561 Testimony
Belle Haven students cook up food drive
Community threads
School doesn't stop for shelter
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.