Since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, domestic violence service providers have seen a significant increase in demand for services across the country – and YWCAs have been no exception. YWCA USA is the single largest network of domestic violence and sexual assault shelter and services in the nation. Between March and June 2020,… Continue Reading VOCA funding cuts impact survivor services
For an event that has grown from hosting hundreds to serving thousands, it is fitting that YWCA Dayton – an organization that first served hundreds and has now sheltered thousands – was chosen as a partner. “Since its inception in 2011, the Jewish Cultural Festival at Temple Israel creates opportunities for all who wish to… Continue Reading Taste of the Jewish Cultural Festival selects YW as charity partner
Spring is a time for refreshing spaces and reevaluating habits. At YWCA Dayton, we’re constantly looking for opportunities to better serve our clients who come to us seeking short- and long-term care. As one of the only social service agencies in the Dayton area to remain open 24/7 during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only were we able to maintain our full range of services, but we also saw our team rise to the occasion, developing ways to improve standard practices, despite the challenging… Continue Reading Walk-in client supply closet provides hope for those in need
It’s been a year since COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization, and while many things have changed, one thing remains the same – our mission and commitment to caring for women and children across the Miami Valley. One of the areas of our organization most impacted by the pandemic… Continue Reading One year later: crisis hotline sees a shift in calls during the COVID-19 pandemic
Love can change the world – and that includes loving ourselves. Which is why, as our community continued to move through the challenges of COVID-19 and YW’s frontline work became both more difficult and more in demand, the YWCA Dayton shelter services team paused for a 10-day self-love challenge. Created by Nzingha Dalila, director of… Continue Reading Changing the world with love