The YW mission demands a world where everyone – especially women, girls, and people of color – are treated with respect and dignity. Now, an innovative new program is ensuring bar, restaurant, and club patrons can expect that same ethos as they visit their favorite hangouts. Led by YW prevention staff, Gem City Safe Bars… Continue Reading YWCA Dayton announces Gem City Safe Bars program
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
A year of social distancing and pandemic precautions hasn’t stopped us from supporting survivors. YWCA Dayton’s online support groups have continued to provide survivors of sexual violence with weekly opportunities to safely receive care and connection. Entirely text-chat based, participants can enter the group “room” through any internet-connected device and speak with trained facilitators and fellow survivors. Held in partnership with RAINN, group chats are free, confidential,… Continue Reading Virtual support groups make confidential care accessible
1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (Source: RAINN). Although receiving a sexual assault forensic exam is critical to survivors’ health and ability to hold the perpetrator accountable, it is also an intense and isolated procedure that can re-traumatize. Thanks to a… Continue Reading Aftercare kits initiative supports sexual assault survivors
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
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