Nationally, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. But here at YWCA Greater Lafayette, we work to raise awareness and funds all year to combat domestic violence and work to heal the lasting trauma it leaves with survivors. In October our work is the same, but we work with partner agencies and groups in Tippecanoe and… Continue Reading Get Involved: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. YWCA Greater Lafayette provided 8,205 nights of safe shelter to survivors of domestic violence and their children in 2017. Our trained volunteers and domestic violence staff answered 6,339 crisis calls through our domestic violence hotline, which is staffed 24 hours a day, every day.… Continue Reading Network Luncheon: October 2018
Obesity is a leading health concern in the United States. For many individuals, following the long-prescribed low-fat diet recommendations haven’t provided much success. Our September Network Luncheon, presented by Dr. Tamara Hazbun, Department Chair of Medically Supervised Weight Loss at IU Health Arnett, will focus on the health benefits of choosing a low carbohydrate diet.… Continue Reading Network Luncheon: September 2018