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 to identify barriers, provide resources and support, and advocate for meaningful and systemic change. Through our years of service, we recognized the need for more… Continue Reading STRIVE: Empowering Individuals to Break Down Barriers and Succeed in the Modern Workforce

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 piece of YWCA and Lafayette history in the context of the larger lens of the 1970’s feminist movement. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) states that… Continue Reading A Very Brief History of Salute to Women

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 an increasingly complex and diverse environment.  Additionally, inclusion provides an organization with diverse and varied capabilities and skills that allow companies to reach their full… Continue Reading Equitable Hiring Practices:  Did you know?

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 was born December 3, 1895 in Emet, Oklahoma. Her father was the last treasurer of the Chickasaw Nation and her uncle, the last governor. The… Continue Reading Lifting the Voice of a Nation: Chickasaw Storyteller Te Ata

In 2023, Purdue University churns out students with master’s degrees with the efficiency of Ford’s assembly line.  Of course, it’s not easy.  It requires dedication and many students endure hardships along the way. These items are not up for debate. But imagine being an African American woman at Purdue in 1932. An African-American. Woman. At… Continue Reading In Celebration of Delia Silance

We look forward to continue advancing justice through our shared mission, vision, and story. Since 1929 YWCA Greater Lafayette has been at the forefront of meeting the needs of the communities we serve. While the programs and services offered have changed over time, we remain dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice,… Continue Reading New Year, New Beginning!