2020 has been a year like no other, but despite the difficulties, we continue to see lives changed and find hope through the stories of domestic violence survivors served by YWCA Dayton in Montgomery and Preble counties. This fall, a pregnant domestic violence survivor entered YWCA Dayton’s Preble County shelter in need of care. While… Continue Reading Domestic violence survivor finds home for the holidays
While 2020 has been challenging for many, it’s been especially tough for vulnerable populations, like those we serve at YWCA Dayton. In a year that’s anything but normal, our annual Holiday Market provides clients and residents with as much normalcy possible as they face the unique struggles and stress associated with trauma recovery. In the… Continue Reading Annual Holiday Market spreads cheer – safely
We were supposed to be celebrating 150 years of service to the Miami Valley this year. We know you were expecting to do a lot in 2020, too. There’s no denying it: this year has been hard. For victims of domestic violence, isolated in an unsafe home with their abuser. For our frontline staff, who… Continue Reading 2020 Community Appeal: Challenges, but also progress
Lights, camera – donation! Even during a global pandemic, the show must go on for organizations like YW that provide 24/7 shelter and support. Thanks to a shared vision and community connection, a portion of proceeds from a local film competition are ensuring YW programming remains strong. When organizers of the new Dayton Independent Film… Continue Reading Movies with a mission