Name: Makayla Wolfe Volunteer Positions: Volunteer Leader for Bible Study / Arts and Crafts Group Women of Influence Volunteer Started Volunteering: 2017 Tell us about you! How would you describe yourself? I am empathetic; I can easily relate to other people. In the last few years, I have been told by important mentors in my… Continue Reading Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Makayla
When you sign up to volunteer with YWCA Dayton, you can expect a day filled with service – and also, most likely, a Celine Dion-inspired playlist. “If you believe that women still need to be empowered and racism still needs to be eliminated, by the time you walk in and greet me, you will be… Continue Reading Service, self-discovery (and Celine Dion)
The business of holidays can be stressful; for those recovering from chronic stress and trauma, the holidays can seem insurmountable. So each December, YWCA Dayton transforms an otherwise ordinary meeting room into a bevy of festive goodness all with one mission in mind: healing through happiness. “Experiencing the holidays while living in a shelter can… Continue Reading Help for the holiday
YWCA Dayton recognized its longest-serving volunteer, Mrs. Betsy B. Whitney, with an honorary street designation during a reception and unveiling ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. As approved by the City of Dayton Commission, North Wilkinson Street (from West Third to West First streets) will now be known also as Betsy B. Whitney Way. This… Continue Reading Recognizing 62 years of volunteerism
As a new social work graduate, Mariah Rivera knew she wanted to be a part of transforming hundreds of lives. When she signed on for a year-long AmeriCorps VISTA stint as YWCA Dayton’s volunteer coordinator, she got what she wanted – by the thousands. Under Rivera’s detail-oriented eye, YW’s volunteer numbers increased dramatically, jumping 346%… Continue Reading In service to Dayton