
YWCA is On a Mission
to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen our community
What's New


Empowering women, strengthening community

YWCA Dayton announces Gem City Safe Bars program

VOCA funding cuts impact survivor services

Shop for a Cause contributions on the rise

Virtual support groups make confidential care accessible

Aftercare kits initiative supports sexual assault survivors

Taste of the Jewish Cultural Festival selects YW as charity partner

Walk-in client supply closet provides hope for those in need

One year later: crisis hotline sees a shift in calls during the COVID-19 pandemic

Y-Dub Discussions panel unpacks racial trauma in medicine and health care

Changing the world with love

Food for the soul

Room shifters: The legacy of the women of the Civil Rights Movement

Statement on violence at U.S. Capitol

Domestic violence survivor finds home for the holidays

Annual Holiday Market spreads cheer – safely

2020 Community Appeal: Challenges, but also progress

Movies with a mission

One Night Without A Home raises awareness

YWCA Dayton issues statement on George Floyd trial verdict

Empowering women, strengthening community

YWCA Dayton announces Gem City Safe Bars program

VOCA funding cuts impact survivor services

Shop for a Cause contributions on the rise

Virtual support groups make confidential care accessible

Aftercare kits initiative supports sexual assault survivors

Taste of the Jewish Cultural Festival selects YW as charity partner

Walk-in client supply closet provides hope for those in need

One year later: crisis hotline sees a shift in calls during the COVID-19 pandemic

Y-Dub Discussions panel unpacks racial trauma in medicine and health care

Changing the world with love

Food for the soul

Room shifters: The legacy of the women of the Civil Rights Movement

Statement on violence at U.S. Capitol

Domestic violence survivor finds home for the holidays

Annual Holiday Market spreads cheer – safely

2020 Community Appeal: Challenges, but also progress

Movies with a mission

One Night Without A Home raises awareness
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.