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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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
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.