Our food operations team – which provides more than 16,000 fresh meals to our domestic violence shelter families every year – has long known the power of a good meal served with a side of kindness. Now, thanks to a new group of like-minded food service professionals, that care has increased exponentially. Formed at the… Continue Reading Food for the soul
While 2020 has been challenging for many, it’s been especially tough for vulnerable populations, like those we serve at YWCA Dayton. In a year that’s anything but normal, our annual Holiday Market provides clients and residents with as much normalcy possible as they face the unique struggles and stress associated with trauma recovery. In the… Continue Reading Annual Holiday Market spreads cheer – safely
Lights, camera – donation! Even during a global pandemic, the show must go on for organizations like YW that provide 24/7 shelter and support. Thanks to a shared vision and community connection, a portion of proceeds from a local film competition are ensuring YW programming remains strong. When organizers of the new Dayton Independent Film… Continue Reading Movies with a mission
The business of holidays can be stressful; for those recovering from chronic stress and trauma, the holidays can seem insurmountable. So each December, YWCA Dayton transforms an otherwise ordinary meeting room into a bevy of festive goodness all with one mission in mind: healing through happiness. “Experiencing the holidays while living in a shelter can… Continue Reading Help for the holiday
The business of holidays can be stressful; for those recovering from chronic stress and trauma, the holidays can seem insurmountable. So each December, YWCA Dayton transforms an otherwise ordinary meeting room into a bevy of festive goodness all with one mission in mind: healing through happiness. “Experiencing the holidays while living in a shelter can… Continue Reading Holiday cheer starts here