If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking in need of services, contact our hotline at 567-259-9501 or click the button to contact Survivor Services via email for information.

If you are in a violent situation, contact 911 for assistance.

Dare to dream BIG

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then do something about it!

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Dare to dream BIG 〰️ then do something about it! 〰️

Our big dream…

You can help make our dream a reality…join us in our Capital Campaign efforts for a brand new YWCA Facility!

  • Support our work to build a stronger community.

    The YWCA of Van Wert County has served the most vulnerable in our community for over 100 years. Your donations help us grow our services and provide our programs to those who need it most.

    Donation & Volunteer Opportunties

  • Contact or learn more about Survivor Services

    Everyone deserves to live a violence free life. YWCA Survivor Services Programs provide safe housing to all victims regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

    Survivor Services Information

  • Learn more about Youth Development programs

    Explore the programs which provide opportunities for youth in our community to flourish.

    Youth Development Programs

The YWCA of Van Wert County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our Vision ↘

Vision Statement: 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

    Lifting voices through empowerment opportunities, youth development and survivor services programs.

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  • Programs providing Safe Spaces

    Safe spaces programs protect participants from emotional or physical harm and encourage respect.

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  • Programs that Maximize Opportunity

    Program participants become more empowered by increasing independence and self-sufficiency.

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  • Advocating for Systems Change

    We support legislation that promotes racial justice, equity for women, and justice for survivors.    

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Programs Supporting Our Vision

The YWCA of Van Wert County provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families.

  • Survivor Services

    Our shelter offers in-house and outreach services to survivors of intimate partner violence.

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  • Youth Development Programs

    From Summer Food to Cougar Leaders, youth of all ages benefit from a variety of programs we offer.

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  • Free Trainings and Resources

    Businesses, schools and organizations will benefit from any of the free programming we offer.

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Reach Out ↘

YWCA of Van Wert County provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

5,852

free meals provided at the Summer Food Program in 2023

650+

individuals trained countywide in prevention and safety programs in 2023

600+

children county wide served through Youth Development Programs in 2023