There’s a new Girls on the Run club in the area — and it is just for girls living at YWCA Dayton. Girls on the Run is a national nonprofit with a network of locally-run programs that inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Girls… Continue Reading Girls on the Run club starts for girls in YWCA shelters
YWCA Dayton’s 19-acre Huber Heights Campus is getting more active by the day, thanks to its newest amenity – a 34-by-23-foot outdoor playground and activity center. “This playground is an amazing resource for YWCA in Huber Heights,” said Taylor Green, manager of youth/teen programming. “Playgrounds help children establish as sense of confidence and build self-esteem,… Continue Reading New playground to support YWCA shelter, youth programs
Despite all of the pivots, changes, and concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic presented, YWCA Dayton’s Girls LEAD! team knew that their work was needed just as much as ever – so they turned to technology to ensure it still happened. “Regular interaction over Zoom has been such a blessing during the pandemic,” explained Brianna Reynolds,… Continue Reading Girls LEAD! finishes successful hybrid year
Lights, camera – donation! Even during a global pandemic, the show must go on for organizations like YW that provide 24/7 shelter and support. Thanks to a shared vision and community connection, a portion of proceeds from a local film competition are ensuring YW programming remains strong. When organizers of the new Dayton Independent Film… Continue Reading Movies with a mission
Girls LEAD! of YWCA Dayton has announced its fall activity lineup, including virtual check-in chats, a girls’ squad, and socially-distant field trips. Girls LEAD! Chats happen on select Fridays at 4 p.m. starting Sept. 11 for current Girls LEAD! participants; Girls Squad sessions are scheduled for select Saturdays at noon starting Sept. 12 and are… Continue Reading Girls LEAD! announces fall activity schedule