According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate-partner violence each year, and 90 percent of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence. In fact, more than half of clients who enter YWCA Dayton’s domestic violence shelters are mothers with children, the majority of whom are 12 years… Continue Reading YWCA Dayton joins On Our Sleeves campaign
An estimated 99 percent of abusive relationships involve financial abuse, and it’s the number one reason why women aren’t able to easily leave. It can also have long-term implications as survivors attempt to rebuild, impacting their ability to make housing down payments, secure loans, or obtain employment. Financial abuse involves controlling a victim’s ability to… Continue Reading Moving Ahead program helps DV survivors build a strong financial future
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
Spring is a time for refreshing spaces and reevaluating habits. At YWCA Dayton, we’re constantly looking for opportunities to better serve our clients who come to us seeking short- and long-term care. As one of the only social service agencies in the Dayton area to remain open 24/7 during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only were we able to maintain our full range of services, but we also saw our team rise to the occasion, developing ways to improve standard practices, despite the challenging… Continue Reading Walk-in client supply closet provides hope for those in need
It’s been a year since COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization, and while many things have changed, one thing remains the same – our mission and commitment to caring for women and children across the Miami Valley. One of the areas of our organization most impacted by the pandemic… Continue Reading One year later: crisis hotline sees a shift in calls during the COVID-19 pandemic