Making a Difference in Butler County since 1900
	Dove House: Shelter for Battered Women [Learn More] Residence Program: Supportive Housing for Women [Learn More] Literacy Programs: For both Children & Adults [Learn More] Economic Advancement: Building Job Skills to Rebuild Lives [Learn More] Advocacy: Working towards Equality, Peace, & Freedom [Learn More]

Making a Difference in Butler County since 1900

Dove House: Shelter for Battered Women [Learn More]

Residence Program: Supportive Housing for Women [Learn More]

Literacy Programs: For both Children & Adults [Learn More]

Economic Advancement: Building Job Skills to Rebuild Lives [Learn More]

Advocacy: Working towards Equality, Peace, & Freedom [Learn More]

YWCA News & Highlights

Woman Astronaut to speak at Dayton Air Force Museum Family Day

Local families, especially those with girls, should plan to attend the National Museuem of the US Air Force Family Day on January 21st in Dayton. NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force colonel Dr. Catherine "Cady" Coleman, who was former Chief of Robotics for the Astronaut Office will speak and there are activities taking place throughout the museum all day.

For details:http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/family/index.asp

Still hard to fund a black movie?

Movie-philes have probably heard the buzz about the movie Red Tails, but did you hear George Lucas' statement of truth about the funding of movies in Hollywood today?

http://www.yourblackworld.com/2012/01/11/george-lucas-hollywood-didnt-want-to-fund-red-tails-because-it-was-all-black/

YWCA's blog

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Update

Since September 2010, the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program has grown and developed. Serving over 250 area women between the ages of 16 and 19, our Community Educators have presented informational content and empowerment messages to numerous school and community groups.

Response has been overwhelmingly positive, from participants and community leadership. With an emphasis on positive choices and long-term impacts, the FOCUS Program is making a difference in this transitional time period for young women.

Free Computer Classes at the YWCA!

Do you know as much as you need to about the computer and Microsoft Office? The YWCA Hamilton has trained members of the community to use the computer (even folks who had never turned one on) for over 10 years. Currently, more and more employment opportunities require Microsoft Office skills, and we can help you get started with Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Also, the world of internet and email has become more a part of our everyday lives, and we can help with better searching, easier emailing, and safer online practices.