Advocacy Archives - YWCA Dayton

Room shifters: The legacy of the women of the Civil Rights Movement

Saturday, January 16, 2021

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our advocacy director shares thoughts on one of the most powerful, but often overlooked, forces in the Civil Rights movement – women. When I think of the Civil Rights Movement – the journey, the impromptu opportunities and the planned sit-ins, walks, and protests – I cannot help… Continue Reading Room shifters: The legacy of the women of the Civil Rights Movement

Statement on violence at U.S. Capitol

Friday, January 8, 2021

The following statement is from our President and CEO, Shannon Isom, in response to the unprecedented attack on the United States Capitol that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021. At YWCA Dayton, we know that not all violence is physical, visible, acknowledged, or responded to equally. Make no mistake: this week’s assault on the U.S. Capitol… Continue Reading Statement on violence at U.S. Capitol

18 years, 15 hours, 1 day of civic duty

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

On election day, poll workers can be the difference between a smooth experience and long lines and confusion. Just ask Myesha Hawkins – this year marks nearly two decades of her helping at the polls, a tradition started by her grandmother. “I have worked the polls for more than 18 years. I’ve always realized the… Continue Reading 18 years, 15 hours, 1 day of civic duty

KeyBank donation supports YW’s social justice work

Friday, October 2, 2020

YWCA Dayton is one of several area nonprofits across central and southwestern Ohio to receive a total of $300,000 in KeyBank Foundation third-quarter grants for COVID-19 relief and social justice efforts. The funding provides $240,000 in grants for COVID-related support to local organizations serving our community’s most vulnerable populations across Key’s markets in greater Columbus,… Continue Reading KeyBank donation supports YW’s social justice work

YW receives Outstanding Diversity Organization, Regional Leader of the Year awards

Friday, September 25, 2020

The Dayton Business Journal has named YWCA Dayton an Outstanding Diversity Organization (Small Category) as part of its 2020 Diversity in Business Awards. The awards recognize organizations that have contributed to harnessing diversity within their work forces and actively taking the lead to promote and champion the business case for diversity within the community or… Continue Reading YW receives Outstanding Diversity Organization, Regional Leader of the Year awards

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