Among the yellows, the whites, and the blues, the shirts displayed in YWCA Dayton’s Clothesline Project that stand out the most every year aren’t noticed because of their hue – but because of their size. “When we put them up or take them down, we’ll have people stop and ask what it is for, and… Continue Reading Clothesline Project holds space for victims of violence
From birthday candles to children’s school supplies to groceries for dinner, Americans make – on average – 2 shopping trips each week. When you Shop for a Cause at the same time, you’re not only putting food on your table – you’re helping YWCA Dayton’s shopping list stretch farther, too. “Every day, we rely on… Continue Reading Shop for a Cause contributions on the rise
1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (Source: RAINN). Although receiving a sexual assault forensic exam is critical to survivors’ health and ability to hold the perpetrator accountable, it is also an intense and isolated procedure that can re-traumatize. Thanks to a… Continue Reading Aftercare kits initiative supports sexual assault survivors
At YWCA Dayton, one of the ways we live out our mission of “eliminating racism and empowering women” is by engaging our community in tough, critical conversations through events like Y-Dub Discussions, our virtual dialogue series focused on addressing local justice-related issues. We recently kicked off our Y-Dub Discussions for 2021 with a dialogue titled,… Continue Reading Y-Dub Discussions panel unpacks racial trauma in medicine and health care
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