The YW mission demands a world where everyone – especially women, girls, and people of color – are treated with respect and dignity. Now, an innovative new program is ensuring bar, restaurant, and club patrons can expect that same ethos as they visit their favorite hangouts. Led by YW prevention staff, Gem City Safe Bars… Continue Reading YWCA Dayton announces Gem City Safe Bars program
Since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, domestic violence service providers have seen a significant increase in demand for services across the country – and YWCAs have been no exception. YWCA USA is the single largest network of domestic violence and sexual assault shelter and services in the nation. Between March and June 2020,… Continue Reading VOCA funding cuts impact survivor services
From birthday candles to children’s school supplies to groceries for dinner, Americans make – on average – 2 shopping trips each week. When you Shop for a Cause at the same time, you’re not only putting food on your table – you’re helping YWCA Dayton’s shopping list stretch farther, too. “Every day, we rely on… Continue Reading Shop for a Cause contributions on the rise
A year of social distancing and pandemic precautions hasn’t stopped us from supporting survivors. YWCA Dayton’s online support groups have continued to provide survivors of sexual violence with weekly opportunities to safely receive care and connection. Entirely text-chat based, participants can enter the group “room” through any internet-connected device and speak with trained facilitators and fellow survivors. Held in partnership with RAINN, group chats are free, confidential,… Continue Reading Virtual support groups make confidential care accessible
1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (Source: RAINN). Although receiving a sexual assault forensic exam is critical to survivors’ health and ability to hold the perpetrator accountable, it is also an intense and isolated procedure that can re-traumatize. Thanks to a… Continue Reading Aftercare kits initiative supports sexual assault survivors