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The YWCA of Northwest Ohio is the proud recipient of a $2 million donation from national philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. (Link: https://mackenzie-scott.medium.com/384-ways-to-help-45d0b9ac6ad8)  The funds, which were announced yesterday, will be used for operations and to seed a $12 million capital campaign at the YWCA. “Being one of the 384 organizations painstakingly selected to receive a donation… Continue Reading LOCAL YWCA RECEIVES $2 MILLION DONATION FROM MACKENZIE SCOTT

The YWCA of Northwest Ohio sends our deep condolences to the family, friends, and community of George Floyd. We are disgusted by the senseless actions inflicted by the Minneapolis police officers, and  we stand with citizens all over the world who are hurt, enraged, and fed up with the abuse of power subjected on people… Continue Reading RESPONSE TO THE DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD

COVID-19: ‘The equalizer’ highlights our inequities. Racism should be declared a public health crisis. Lisa McDuffie, President/CEO YWCA Northwest Ohio Throughout our history, the United States has repeatedly disenfranchised and silenced communities of color. Marginalized communities have endured endless campaigns of exploitation, violence, mass incarceration, housing discrimination, and economic disinvestment. Recent reports are showing how… Continue Reading COVID-19: ‘The equalizer’ highlights our inequities

YWCA Northwest Ohio to Domestic Violence Survivors Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: “We Are Open for You” YWCA Northwest Ohio is working in compliance with Ohio’s “Shelter in Place” mandate. Our domestic violence shelter staff is working diligently to continue to provide safety, shelter and support services, while maintaining the health and wellbeing of our clients… Continue Reading Domestic Violence Survivors We Are Open for You!

Ohio Child Care Programs to Close As anticipated, Governor Mike DeWine announced this afternoon that all Ohio child care programs will close beginning Thursday, March 26 through at least Thursday, April 30. This emergency action is among many that have been enacted statewide to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. An official order about child… Continue Reading STAY AT HOME ORDER-OHIO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS TO CLOSE