Our Pillar Programs

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Violence Prevention

YWCA works to educate the community about domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. We support and advocate for victims and survivors.

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Women's Wellness

YWCA connects women with resources and support to ensure access to screening and diagnostic tools related to breast and cervical cancer, and screening for cardiovascular risk factors.

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Empowerment Services

YWCA offers offers free opportunities designed to educate, assist, and transform all people who are seeking to retain living wage employment and reach their full potential.

Racial and Social Justice

YWCA has learning opportunities designed to create awareness of racial and social justice issues and provide actionable items that will help facilitate change in your organization.

YWCA Blog

STRIVE: Empowering Individuals to Break Down Barriers and Succeed in the Modern Workforce

5 June 2023

At YWCA Greater Lafayette, we have been providing services to our community for 94 years, adapting and changing to meet the needs of our community. Our goal has always been... Read More

A Very Brief History of Salute to Women

1 May 2023

As we’re staring the Golden Anniversary of Salute to Women directly in the face (the 50th anniversary will be in 2024), it’s appropriate to consider the genesis of this particular... Read More

Equitable Hiring Practices: Did you know?

3 April 2023

by Floyd Keith, Director of Racial and Social Justice Embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace has beneficial outcomes, such as improving productivity and enhancing the ability to maneuver in... Read More

Lifting the Voice of a Nation: Chickasaw Storyteller Te Ata

1 March 2023

Navigating the liminal space between Native (First) American and white communities, Mary Frances “Te Ata” Thompson Fisher was raised on the stories and songs of her Chickasaw culture. Te Ata... Read More

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