YWCA Dayton held our first Racial Justice & Social Equity Summit, giving a platform to four community members to pitch their idea for a volunteer-powered project. Attendees voted on their top project and the winner, Nourishing our Neighbors, presented by Miami Valley Abolitionists, received $1,500 in seed money. The project was chosen for the group’s… Continue Reading Get involved with our 2023 Summit Pitch Projects
We know Dayton is full of people with great ideas who want to build a more socially just Dayton. But sometimes those ideas need a boost to get started. That’s why YWCA Dayton will be hosting the Racial Equity & Social Justice Summit, 6-8 p.m. April 27, at the Dayton Metro Library at 215 E.… Continue Reading Four pitches to present at YWCA Dayton summit
YWCA Dayton will be honoring Susan Gruenberg with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award during its annual Women of Influence awards luncheon on March 9. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the award. With an average attendance of 880, it is known as the largest nonprofit luncheon in Dayton. Gruenberg has been a dedicated volunteer… Continue Reading YWCA Names Lifetime Achievement Honoree
YWCA Dayton is proud to announce that it has appointed its newest members to its Board of Directors: Ryan Ivory is a professional social worker who’s career has focused on mental health, substance abuse, social justice issues, children and families, health disparities in the African American community, and racism as a public health crisis. She… Continue Reading YWCA Dayton names new Board members
Every woman’s experience is unique, and this year, the Women of Influence honoree award is, too. Explains artist Valerie Smith of oh, Hopscotch! design: “I wanted to create a piece that could be customized by the recipient to match their mood or style. Each layer is made up of different colors and shapes, and they… Continue Reading 2022 Women of Influence award celebrates “layers and complexities” of women