Save the Date for our 21-Day Racial & Social Justice Challenge
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Building a new habit takes practice. Creating social justice habits takes a particular kind of practice. YWCA Dayton invites the community to practice building new social justice habits this year by joining the nonprofit’s 6th annual 21-Day Challenge. The signature Until Justice Just Is racial and social justice challenge invites participants to reflect, learn, and… Continue Reading Save the Date for our 21-Day Racial & Social Justice Challenge
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
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