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
Spring is a time for refreshing spaces and reevaluating habits. At YWCA Dayton, we’re constantly looking for opportunities to better serve our clients who come to us seeking short- and long-term care. As one of the only social service agencies in the Dayton area to remain open 24/7 during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only were we able to maintain our full range of services, but we also saw our team rise to the occasion, developing ways to improve standard practices, despite the challenging… Continue Reading Walk-in client supply closet provides hope for those in need
For the fifth year, YWCA Dayton’s Preble County Office co-hosted One Night Without A Home, a community sleep-out during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The event — also hosted by Home Is The Foundation and Preble County Habitat for Humanity — is an opportunity for housed persons to spend a night outside to discuss, think,… Continue Reading One Night Without A Home raises awareness
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
Of all the things Melissa Mauder, a YW permanent supportive housing resident, appreciates about her new apartment, what tops her list is the most nondescript: a plain, white, 60-by-30-inch bathtub. “What do I love about my apartment? Everything!” said Mauder, who has been a resident since 2016 but just moved into her new space this… Continue Reading Coming home
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