YWCA of Van Wert County
We are on a mission and making it our own!
Our Vision Statement:
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Through our work and the programs we offer our community, our hope is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential. This requires a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of our community, and providing innovative solutions and programs to meet those needs head on.
We are ever evolving our services to meet the changing needs of Van Wert County today and in the future.
By lifting voices and providing safe spaces, the YWCA of Van Wert County will empower all to maximize opportunities and advocate for systems change.
Programs that Lift Voices
Through awareness events, empowerment opportunities, Youth Development Programs and Survivor Services, we will lift voices of all those who need us in our community.
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Awareness Initiatives
HERstory Matters
Until Justice Just Is
Get Out The Vote
Black History Month
Dignity for All
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Building Empowerment
Human Trafficking 101
Womens Circle
Unity Circle
The Council for Boys and Young Men
Girls Circle
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Survivor Support Services
Court Advocacy
Womens Circle
Therapy Groups
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Youth Development programs that Lift Voices
Cougar Leaders
Girls Circle
Programs providing Safe Spaces
The YWCA provides an environment free of discrimination, criticism, harassment or anything that may cause emotional or physical harm. Only respect and support for participants is encouraged.
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Survivor Support
Comprehensive Survivor Services
Court Advocacy
Womens Circle
Therapy Groups
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Youth Development
Summer Food Program
The Council for Boys and Young Men
Girls Circle
Unity Circle
Programs that Maximize Opportunity ↘
YWCA programs provide individuals with opportunities for education, empowerment and independence.
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Youth Development
Programs include:
Girls Circle, RunJumpThrow, The Council for Boys an Young Men, and Summer Food Program.
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Support & Services
Programs include:
Cougar Leaders, Mission Resources, St. Mary’s School Fitness Program and YWCA Scholarships for Young Women.
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Prevention Programs
Programs include:
Independent living, Womens Circle, Girls Circle, The Council for Boys and Young Men.
Advocating for Systems Change.
As part of our mission to eliminate racism and empower women, we support and advocate for policies at all levels that promote justice and equity for women and people of color, as well as legislation that provides justice and relief to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. We support enacting laws that allow those living in marginalized communities to live in peace with freedom and dignity.