YWCA is on a mission and YWCA Dayton is making it our own!

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To empower women and eliminate racism, we must meet our clients where they are most vulnerable and provide the compassion and services that place them on a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity.

Our vision is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential in a world without discrimination.

We pursue this mission and vision through direct services, women and girls leadership programs, prevention and social justice advocacy

Domestic Violence Shelter ↘

Our housing programs help women and families fleeing violence and exiting homelessness. Whether temporary assistance or permanent housing, we're on the front lines promoting economic empowerment.

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    Permanent Supportive Housing

    Our 65 permanent apartments house single women who have exited homelessness.

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    HomeShare

    HomeShare is a two-year transitional housing for helps women and their children who are survivors.

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    Rapid Rehousing

    Rapid re-housing helps survivors quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing.

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    Homeless Crisis Response Program

    This assistance program aims to prevent homelessness or rapidly move people from shelter to housing.