Dear Friends, During these uncertain times please know you and your families are in our thoughts and we send our best to you all. We know you care deeply about the women and children served by the YWCA and we have taken the necessary steps recommended by the CDC and other health officials to keep… Continue Reading Message from our CEO
YWCA SOS Dinner & Auction This annual auction and dinner is the single fundraiser for the Elkhart County Safe Haven Shelter. The annual Support Our Shelter Dinner & Auction will take place in the Crystal Ballroom of the Lerner Theater on Friday, April 24th. The event provides critical funds to run the YWCA Safe Haven… Continue Reading The 2020 SOS Dinner & Auction for Safe Haven
About Stand Against Racism Stand Against Racism takes place annually in April and is a signature campaign of YWCA USA to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities and to build community among those who work for racial justice. This campaign is one part of our larger national… Continue Reading About Stand Against Racism
A 7-year-old girl is using her love of reading to help those who are less fortunate. She started an online fundraiser to try and raise money for a new children’s classroom for the YWCA.In June, 16 News Now introduced viewers to Olivia Kruyer, who goes to the YWCA of North Central Indiana once a month to… Continue Reading Childcare Renovations
Our wonderful partnership with local police departments On January 27th our Director of Crisis and Children’s Services, Rachel met with the St. Joseph County Police Department. This was to continue training the officers on Domestic Violence calls and services available to individuals in our community. Our partnership with St. Joseph County Police continues to grow… Continue Reading YWCA and County Police