Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.
YWCA MISSION
YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing services for women and their families in our community.
Since 1929, our programs and services have furthered YWCA Greater Lafayette’s vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. For almost 100 years, programs have evolved and have included educational and employment classes for women, teen clubs, community dialogue groups to discuss race relations, child care centers, volleyball, and aquatics programming. We continue to evolve and adjust our programming to meet the needs of our community.
We work to bring out the strengths of adults and youth and to foster resiliency and self-sufficiency. Our philosophy, in keeping with the mission of YWCA to empower individuals and families, centers on providing the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
Our Team
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Lindsey Mickler
PRESIDENT AND CEO
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Janae Kraud
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Tanuja Sheth
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for Greater Lafayette.
2025 – 2026 Officers
Bailey Medley
Chair
Jenna Winger
Vice Chair
Ebony Gilbert
Secretary
Vannessa Farmer
Treasurer
Jennifer Layton Board Development Chair
Michelle Brantley
Julie Camp
Dr. Deep Battu
Kenitra Hendrix
Kevin Nading
Kaweme Ng’andwe
Mary Busayo Oluyemi
Lindsey Mickler (ex officio)
Annual Reports
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and we’re committed to accountability and transparency in everything we do. Below you will find resources that illuminate our financial position, outline how we allocate our resources, and showcase the impact of the valuable support from our donors and sponsors. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we welcome your support of our mission!
FAQs
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We accept donations of certain items. Please visit our Association and Shelter Needs page for information on what items the shelter is currently accepting.
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We may be able to help. Please call our Women's Wellness Program at 765-742-4375 to speak with an intake specialist to see what services are available for you.
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Please visit our Volunteer page.
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Please call our helpline at 765-423-1118 or toll-free at 888-345-1118 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An advocate will be able to assist you with all available resources. Sí, tenemos hispanohablantes en el personal.
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Yes! We have a legal advocate on staff who can assist with protective orders, attending hearings and appointments, and more. Call 765-423-1118 or toll-free at 888-345-1118 to be connected with the advocate.