YWCA Greater Lafayette is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in Indiana, and our supporters play a vital role in that work. There is always something happening, or something to get involved in at YWCA Greater Lafayette. Staying up to date on events, news and program developments is one of the best ways you can help the organization. Stay informed. Get involved. Support our mission. Spread the word.
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities. We’ve been at the forefront of the biggest issues of the day for 160 years: from voting rights to civil rights, from affordable housing to pay equity and from violence prevention to health care reform. We carry on this long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our mission — and you are a crucial part of this work. Your voice is critical as we advocate for policies that bring us closer to eliminating racism, empowering women, and ensuring peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
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!
By Carol Smith – Outreach Coordinator DVIPP WEAR DENIM APRIL 27, 2022 When you wear denim on April 27, you make a fashion statement and a visual statement that you support survivors of sexual assault. Denim Day was established in 1999 by Peace Over Violence after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court overturned a… Continue Reading DENIM DAY-APRIL 27, 2022
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH BY: CAROL SMITH, Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Outreach Coordinator Every 68 seconds a sexual assault occurs in America.1 On the first day of April approximately 1,271 sexual assaults will have occurred. The first week of April, 8,894 sexual assaults will have occurred. For the month of April, 38,118 sexual assaults will… Continue Reading April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
