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 151 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
Birthday Buddies program celebrates children in shelter
Inaugural class of Sojourn Leadership & Justice Academy graduates
Helping the next generation claim their worth
2021 Community Appeal: A Gift of Intentionality
YWCA Dayton joins Upstander Project to stand against antisemitism
Announcing our 2022 Women of Influence
Special deliveries
Purple Paws: Preble Pets Against Domestic Violence sets fundraising record
No more silent witnesses: A call to action for bystander intervention
YWCA partners with Kroger to raise awareness of domestic violence
Statement on City of Dayton traffic stop incident
A calming melody
Standing up for young women and young women of color at the Supreme Court
Coming together to help kids start the school year strong
Walk (or roll) your way to support YWCA this fall
Winning the leadership lottery
Project READ creates readers through collaboration
Celebrating 40 years of dedication to Team YWCA
Y-Dub Discussions addresses safety issues among women and girls of color
Six ways to continue the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Birthday Buddies program celebrates children in shelter
Inaugural class of Sojourn Leadership & Justice Academy graduates
Helping the next generation claim their worth
2021 Community Appeal: A Gift of Intentionality
YWCA Dayton joins Upstander Project to stand against antisemitism
Announcing our 2022 Women of Influence
Special deliveries
Purple Paws: Preble Pets Against Domestic Violence sets fundraising record
No more silent witnesses: A call to action for bystander intervention
YWCA partners with Kroger to raise awareness of domestic violence
Statement on City of Dayton traffic stop incident
A calming melody
Standing up for young women and young women of color at the Supreme Court
Coming together to help kids start the school year strong
Walk (or roll) your way to support YWCA this fall
Winning the leadership lottery
Project READ creates readers through collaboration
Celebrating 40 years of dedication to Team YWCA
Y-Dub Discussions addresses safety issues among women and girls of color
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.