Every year, our team chooses one word to ground us in our work for the next 365 days; work that is necessary, and a privilege to carry; but, work that cannot tire and work that never ceases. This year, the word that rose to the top of our consciousness was: Intentional. But, how do we… Continue Reading 2021 Community Appeal: A Gift of Intentionality
Abuse affects the whole family. More than half of domestic violence victims are reluctant to leave their abusers because they’d also be abandoning their pets. Thanks to community partnerships with local veterinarians, SICSA Pet Adoption Center, and the Humane Society, YWCA Dayton connects women entering our domestic violence shelters – the only ones in Montgomery… Continue Reading Purple Paws: Preble Pets Against Domestic Violence sets fundraising record
Grab your tennis shoes – from riverside walks to cross-city cycling, there are multiple ways to get outdoors and move to support YWCA Dayton this fall: Aug. 20 – Sept. 25 (virtual): African American Wellness Walk www.runsignup.com/2021aaww Oct. 10: Tour de Gem www.ms-stride.org/tourdegem Nov. 28: Turkey Trot https://ohioruns.com/daytonturkeytrot “We love charity beneficiary events like these… Continue Reading Walk (or roll) your way to support YWCA this fall
Teachers at Lakota West High School have YWCA to thank for receiving pies in the face this spring – and they couldn’t be happier. The messy – but tasty – endeavor was all part of a youth-led initiative to raise awareness of, and funds for, YWCA Dayton. Based in Cincinnati, Magnified Giving is a nonprofit… Continue Reading Student philanthropy program benefits YWCA Dayton
From birthday candles to children’s school supplies to groceries for dinner, Americans make – on average – 2 shopping trips each week. When you Shop for a Cause at the same time, you’re not only putting food on your table – you’re helping YWCA Dayton’s shopping list stretch farther, too. “Every day, we rely on… Continue Reading Shop for a Cause contributions on the rise