• SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR SURVIVOR ART SHOW

    Survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, or interpersonal violence are invited to submit their art — from poetry to paintings, or anything in between —for our annual “Art That Empowers” gallery.

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    Women of Influence 2024

    Join us March 14 as we celebrate our 2024 Class of Women of Influence, honoring women for their work to eliminate racism and empower women.

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    YWCA Dayton is on a mission

    YWCA Dayton is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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    Need to talk? We're here to listen.

YWCA Dayton is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

What We Do ↘

YWCA Dayton provides direct services to survivors of gender-based violence, housing, youth programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

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    Gender-based violence

    We serve survivors of domestic or sexual violence, stalking, or human trafficking.

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    Economic empowerment

    From our housing programs to classes, we serve to economically empower women.

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    Women and girls leadership

    We're on a mission to empower women and girls.

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    Racial & Social Justice

    From the statehouse to our 21-Day Challenge, we are advocating for eliminating racism, empowering women, and peace, justice freedom and dignity for all.

Our Programs ↘

YWCA Dayton is on the front lines of responding to and preventing gender-based violence, connecting women to safe and affordable housing, and advocating for women and girls.

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    Domestic Violence Shelters

    Our shelters in Montgomery & Preble serve survivors of intimate partner violence, stalking and human trafficking.

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    Rape Crisis Center

    We serve all survivors of sexual violence, with advocacy, support groups, resource connections, and other services.

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    24/7 Crisis Hotline

    If you or someone you know needs help with domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking or human trafficking, our hotline is here at 937-222-SAFE. In an emergency call 911.

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    Permanent Supportive Housing

    We support women who have previously experienced homelessness, now living in permanent housing at our Central Building.

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    Rapid Rehousing

    We help women and families with short-term rental assistance and services, to help survivors secure new housing after experiencing gender-based violence.

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    HomeShare

    This two-year program that helps women and their children who are survivors achieve permanent safety and stability as they move from emergency shelter to independent living.

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    Girls LEAD!

    Our in-school, after school and summer programming helps girls explore and celebrate their strengths, their voices, who they are today, and who they will become Because we know girls who lead become women of influence.

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    Sojourn Leadership & Justice Academy

    Through our intensive, mission-driven nine-month program, our Sojourners graduate uniquely prepared to serve on nonprofit boards, be educated advocates for social justice, and act as equity leaders in the Miami Valley.

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    AMEND Together

    AMEND Together is YWCA Dayton’s first program aimed at engaging men and boys in ending violence against women and girls. This includes in-school, after school and summer programming.

Reach Out ↘

YWCA Dayton is the domestic violence shelter, rape crisis center and 24/7 hotline for Montgomery and Preble County, Ohio. We offer youth programming through AMEND Together and Girls LEAD. We are on the front lines of ending homelessness through our four housing programs.

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    I Want To Help

    Join us on a mission as a volunteer, committee member or by hosting a donation drive.

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    I Need Help

    Call our hotline if you or someone you know needs help with domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking. In an emergency call 911.

Community Impact ↘

YWCA Dayton is on a mission, serving over 100 women, children and families every day.

31,179

onsite meals provided in 2022 to women and children living in our domestic violence shelters.

14,164

nights of stay were provided in 2022.

538

clients were served by our domestic violence shelters, rape crisis center, aftercare and outreach services in 2022.

It Takes Courage

We create real change. Every day.

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