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
Nearly 50 percent of domestic violence victims have delayed leaving their abuser out of fear of harm to their pets, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Thanks to partnerships like the Safe Pets Program, survivors entering YWCA Dayton’s domestic violence shelters don’t have to make the unthinkable choice between their safety or their… Continue Reading Helping the whole family heal
Name: Niki Van Kirk Volunteer Positions: Meal Server Holiday Market Attendant and more! Started Volunteering: 2017 What are the most critical results you expect our organization to produce? I expect to see YWCA continue to be a safe haven for women. I am lucky because I have been able to volunteer in several different areas… Continue Reading Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Niki