The following remarks were given by President and CEO Shannon Isom at YWCA Dayton’s 152nd Annual Meeting on June 28, 2022. As with every year, 2021 could not be compared to others. We were hoping we were at the end of COVID and hoping we were at the beginning of our back to normal. We… Continue Reading President & CEO Shannon Isom’s Annual Meeting address
Today, the Supreme Court issued the highly anticipated ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark decision, Roe v. Wade. YWCA has boldly led, time and time again, to secure rights that are essential to the pursuit of gender and racial justice. The vision of YWCA is a world in which… Continue Reading YWCA Dayton issues statement on Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade
YWCA Dayton is set to receive $500,000 from the newly approved state capital budget, which will support its goal of transforming its new Huber Heights campus. The YWCA Dayton’s newest location was previously a state-operated residential facility for people with developmental disabilities, and was acquired two years ago from the State of Ohio. Since the… Continue Reading YWCA to receive $500k for Huber Heights campus upgrades
A group of Beavercreek students came together to support local survivors of sexual violence, putting together care packages to help survivors in the after math. After reporting a sexual assault, many survivors will receive a forensic exam. The exam is intense and can re-traumatize. After going to the hospital for an exam (also known as… Continue Reading Beavercreek students help survivors, assemble aftercare kits