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
A hallmark of YWCA Dayton’s shelter and housing programs is the ability to provide a one-stop slate of resources – and that includes everyday services like the seasonal flu vaccine. “Our team works hard to remove any and all barriers that our clients and residents experience,” said Michelle Sayer, clinical director. “Things like access to… Continue Reading Pay It Forward program provides free flu shots
A relationship between YWCA Dayton’s Preble County office and a local Verizon store is ensuring that survivors have the tools they need to succeed for years to come. In 2019, TCC Gives, a charitable organization based in Carmel, Indiana, reached out to YWCA Dayton with information about their More Than a Phone program, which provides… Continue Reading Preble County office partners with TCC Gives to provide smartphones to survivors
The Dayton Police Department’s Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Unit will begin operating from the newly established Family Justice Center on Monday, Oct. 19. DPD partnered with YWCA Dayton and Artemis Center and to staff the center with trained domestic violence advocates. “Recovering from domestic violence can be very overwhelming, and having an advocate to help… Continue Reading New Family Justice Center offers one-stop resource for domestic violence survivors
Rebuilding from Ashes The decision to flee domestic violence is often complicated with a long list of other concerns. Transitioning back into independent housing is often difficult because of financial and other barriers survivors face. YW supportive housing programs provide case management services to help survivors maintain safe, affordable housing upon leaving shelter. As Mary*… Continue Reading Survivor Stories: A DVAM Series
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