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.
Here are a few ways you can keep abreast of everything happening at your YWCA.
A letter from the director… What can an organization accomplish in a single year? As 2018 and my first six months as your executive director come to a close, I stand amazed at the work we’ve accomplished together. This past year alone, YWCA Greater Lafayette provided 8,205 nights of safe shelter to 405 victims of… Continue Reading In 2018, You Made a Difference!
“State of the Opioid Epidemic: An Update” Presented by Pat Harrington, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 115 people in the United States die every day after overdosing on opioids. Opioids, such as prescription pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl are becoming more and more… Continue Reading Network Luncheon: December 2018
“To Grandmother’s House We Go” With seniors living longer, Tippecanoe county will need more senior housing. More innovative senior housing. How can it be done with the rising costs of healthcare and housing and an ever increasing poverty rate? This candid conversation will address some of the community’s options in aging gracefully and navigating a myriad of potential solutions. A must-attend event for: healthcare providers social service agencies… Continue Reading Network Luncheon: November 2018
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.