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YW names new director of development and communications

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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

Urge Congress to protect funding for domestic violence shelters

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

YWCA Dayton is urging Congress to provide necessary support to domestic violence shelters like YWCA Dayton, ensuring victims and their families will have access to essential victim services. YWCA Dayton operates the only domestic violence shelters and rape crisis center for Montgomery and Preble counties. Our work relies on revenue from the Victims of Crime Act… Continue Reading Urge Congress to protect funding for domestic violence shelters

What is financial abuse? Warning signs and how YW can help

Friday, July 21, 2023

Financial abuse is a common and devastating aspect of domestic violence. Almost 99% of survivors report experiencing financial abuse. Yet it’s not always a well understood experience. If your partner uses your credit card without asking, prevents you from working, withholds money or gives you an “allowance,” those are all signs of financial abuse in… Continue Reading What is financial abuse? Warning signs and how YW can help

CEO Terra Williams stands wearing a suit at the podium in a room full of people

Annual Meeting celebrates YW impact

Thursday, June 29, 2023

 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