When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the more than 700 volunteers who YWCA Dayton relies on each year were faced with a choice: to pause, or to pivot. For seasoned volunteer groups like the Junior League of Dayton, it was a challenge worth embracing. Instead of hosting their annual summer literacy program at the local library,… Continue Reading Empowering women, strengthening community
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
More than 30 students from DECA High School spread out across downtown Dayton this week to Paint the Town Purple, a YWCA Dayton campaign to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Together, they installed more than 400 ribbons. In addition, several staff and volunteers ensured Preble County streets saw their own share of purple, tying on… Continue Reading Painting the towns purple
For the second year in a row, YWCA Dayton was chosen as a host site for the SRC community internship program. SRC is an independent, not-for-profit research and development corporation headquartered in New York but with locations across the U.S. “Every year, the SRC family of companies searches for up-and-coming talent in college students and… Continue Reading SRC interns provide virtual summer help
Name: Andrey Syrnev Volunteer Position: Meal Server Started Volunteering: 2018 What do you think other people should know about YWCA Dayton? I feel like it’s not an organization many males might consider, and that’s what stood out to me. I wanted to challenge that stigma and hopefully set an example. When your friends/family find out… Continue Reading Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Andrey
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