YWCA Dayton is pleased to name Barbara Ward as the organization’s new Director of Development and Communications. Ward has more than 20 years of experience in community advocacy, including her most recent position as YWCA Dayton’s Associate Director of Advocacy and Outreach. “YWCA Dayton has been on a mission in this community since it was… Continue Reading YW names new director of development and communications
Bill Duerson – known to Team YWCA as “Mr. Bill” – has seen decades of transformation at YWCA Dayton. What hasn’t changed, though, is his dedication to YW. Duerson was hired July 6, 1981, and his final day as senior facilities attendant was July 14, marking just over 42 years at YW. During his… Continue Reading Celebrating a 42 year career dedicated to YWCA Dayton
YWCA Dayton welcomed community partners, elected officials and members of the public to our annual meeting this week, celebrating our impact in 2022 and anticipating the possibilities for 2023. We reflected on an incredible year on mission in 2022. That includes: 6,751 hotline calls answered Over 450 youth served by our prevention programs The launch… Continue Reading Annual Meeting celebrates YW impact
YWCA Dayton’s Board of Directors have accepted the resignation of Shannon Isom as president and CEO, who is leaving the organization after nearly a decade of transformative service. Isom’s resignation is effective Jan. 6, 2023. She has accepted the position as President and CEO of Community Shelter Board in Columbus after serving as president and… Continue Reading YWCA Dayton CEO leaving after nearly 10 years of service
The community once again came out in force to support Preble County domestic violence survivors, raising a record breaking $16,238 at Purple Paws: Preble Pets Against Domestic Violence. The annual fundraiser and pet showcase, which was held Oct. 1, is the only fundraiser at YWCA Dayton that exclusively support Preble County services. This includes the… Continue Reading Purple Paws breaks record, supports Preble County services