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If you are not in immediate danger but need help, call the 24-hour domestic violence emergency hotline at 937-222-SAFE (7233).


Save the Date
The 13th annual YWCA Dayton Women of Influence Awards Luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Dayton Convention Center. Patron tickets are $75 each and Grand Patron tickets are $140. WDTN-TV Channel 2 is the presenting sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Volunteer leadership for the event includes: Cathy Ponitz, Chair; Linda Menz, Co-Chair; and Norma Ross, Honorary Chair.

For more information about the event, call the YWCA Dayton at 937-461-5550, ext. 179.


2010 Women of Influence Honorees Announced

The YWCA Dayton is proud to announce its Women of Influence Class of 2010:

> Madonna Allread, Community Volunteer 
> Mary Ellington, Executive Director, Innerwest Community Development Corporation
> Toni Perry Gillispie, Director, External Affairs, AT&T Ohio
> Renee Rubin Handel, Community Volunteer
> Susan Kettering, Community Volunteer
> Rita Price, Community Volunteer
> Karen Townsend, President, Advanced Management Solutions

In addition, community volunteer Joyce Young, will be recognized with the YWCA Dayton's Lifetime Achievement Award.

For more information about the 2010 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon, call 937-461-5550, x179.


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Gift of Hope

Honor the important people in your life…Give the Gift of Hope!

Are you looking for a unique gift for your family or office co-worker, book or card club get-together, or for teachers, caregivers and service providers? Is your business interested in showing appreciation to its customers with something besides another box of candy or a calendar?

How about a gift that truly keeps on giving? Support the YWCA Dayton’s Gift of Hope Campaign! The Gift of Hope allows you to honor your friends, families or colleagues by making a donation to the YWCA Dayton in their names.

Your gift will play a vital role in helping the YWCA Dayton continue its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We have a 139-year legacy of addressing critical social needs in our Dayton community, including: domestic violence, racial justice, homelessness, childcare, affordable housing, plus self-sufficiency and personal development for women and teens.

Your investment will provide hope for a better tomorrow to the women and children who turn to the YWCA during their most desperate times looking for shelter, comfort, guidance and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

The YWCA will provide you with special donation envelopes, if requested, and will send honorees a notice of your gift. Checks and credit cards are accepted.

For more information about the Gift of Hope Campaign, contact the YWCA Dayton Development Office at 937-461-5550, x118.


Cell Phone Collection

The YWCA Dayton is  collecting used cell phones to help support Shelter Service Programs. If you are a business that would like to begin a collection drive on behalf of the YWCA, please contact Matt Sauls at 937-461-5550 x128 for more information. Used cell phones can be dropped off at the YWCA Dayton during business hours 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.


Community Fundraising Programs

The YWCA Dayton is pleased to announce several new fundraising opportunities. Click here for more information. Thank you in advance for your support!