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.
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As preventative safety measures for YWCA staff and clients, YWCA made the difficult decision on March 18, 2020 to temporarily halt all non-essential donations of items if they were not part of our immediate COVID-19 related needs. Since that time, we receive emails and phone calls daily from amazing community members who are looking to… Continue Reading Drive Through Donation Drop-Off
Stand Against Racism provides the opportunity for communities across the United States to find an issue or cause that inspires them to take a #StandAgainstRacism. It is a time to unite our voices to educate, advocate, and promote racial justice. This year, the annual Stand Against Racism campaign will take place April 23 – 26,… Continue Reading Stand Against Racism Reading List (Nonfiction)
YWCA Greater Lafayette was not involved in the early morning police-involved shooting that occurred in the back parking lot of the Tippecanoe County Health Department, located just to the north of our main building at 605 N. 6th Street and across the street from YWCA’s Advocacy Center. The Advocacy Center was hit by stray bullets,… Continue Reading Announcement: April 21, 2020 Shooting near YWCA
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.