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
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.