YWCA Greater Lafayette

04/02/2026

YWCA Greater Lafayette staff was glad to be there in support of Tippecanoe County children and the important work being done to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. 💙

04/01/2026

Access to fair housing is critical for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. When survivors can't meet their basic needs, they can't focus on the healing to rebuild what they deserve.

At YWCA Greater Lafayette a first step can be our emergency shelter. We offer a 24/7 safe and confidential shelter with continuous case management to help people with employment, housing, financial resources, childcare, counseling and other services.

If you are in need of emergency shelter, please call us at 765-423-1118 or toll free at 888-345-1118 to speak to an advocate.

Learn more about what some lawmakers are doing to strengthen housing protections for survivors: bit.ly/4balbsK

04/01/2026

Awareness is the first step toward prevention, and together, our voices have the power to create change.

This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we join together to break the silence, raise awareness, and stand in support of survivors in our community. 💙

At YWCA Greater Lafayette, we are proud to serve as an ICESA R**e Crisis Center, offering a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, hospital and medical advocacy, criminal justice advocacy, prevention education, outreach, support groups, and referrals for professional counseling. Our work is rooted in ensuring survivors are heard, believed, and supported every step of the way.

This April and every month, let’s commit to breaking the silence, believing survivors, and working together to create a culture of safety, respect, and prevention through education.

04/01/2026

We are grateful to the Purduettes Purdue Musical Organizations & One Voice Indy for this FREE concert in support of YWCA Greater Lafayette. Come join us in an afternoon of uplifting song!

🗓 Saturday, April 11th, 2026
⏰ 3 PM - 4:30 PM
📍 First United Methodist Church, West Lafayette
1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, IN 47906
🎶 FREE to attend, no ticket required!

The mission of The Clothesline Project is to educate students and the community that violence is a problem everywhere, help is available, there is hope and a path to healing.

YWCA Greater Lafayette invites you to be part of this meaningful display by creating a t-shirt at the event.

Together, we can raise awareness and support survivors in our community.

If you need help, call 765-423-1118 or 888-345-1118 to speak with an advocate.

03/31/2026

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we want to thank you for being part of this journey with us. 💛

Together, we have reflected on the legacy of those who paved the way and the importance of continuing to uplift voices, expand opportunities, and strengthen our communities through civic engagement.

As a proud part of the YWCA network, we remain committed to building a future where women, girls, and all people can thrive, and to carrying that work forward every day.

03/30/2026

Support is here

YWCA Greater Lafayette offers free support groups that provide a safe, welcoming space for healing, connection, and growth.

Learn more: bit.ly/YWCA-VP

Sign up for in-person support groups: bit.ly/In-PersonSupportGroupsSignUpForm

You’re not alone, we’re here for you.

03/27/2026

🌸 Celebrate the Women Who Inspire Us! 🌸

At YWCA Greater Lafayette, we’re building a “Community Bouquet” to honor the women who have shaped our lives — mothers, mentors, colleagues, and friends.

We invite you to make a gift in honor of a woman who has impacted your story. Each tribute supports YWCA Greater Lafayette’s critical services for women and families and advances our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.

The names of the women you honor will be featured on our website all year long as a lasting tribute: ywcalafayette.org/salute-to-women-2026-digital-program

For just $20, you can honor a special woman in your life — and her name will bloom as part of our beautiful online community bouquet.

👉 Make your tribute today: bit.ly/communitybouquetdonation

Celebrate. Connect. Honor. Let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible women who inspire our community.

03/26/2026

At YWCA Greater Lafayette, we welcome community members who want to learn about our work and be part of advancing our mission. Every day, we provide safe housing, violence intervention, health programs, and supportive services for individuals and families across our community. This work is rooted in our commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be safe, supported, and treated with dignity. If you would like to connect or learn more, we would love to hear from you. Thank you to our partners, supporters, and neighbors who make this work possible.

Visit www.ywcalafayette.org/connect to connect today!

03/26/2026

YWCA Greater Lafayette is proud to congratulate Libby Richards, one of our Salute to Women 2026 Woman of Distinction honorees.

We celebrate her continued impact in the classroom, her leadership, and the meaningful contributions she brings to both her field and our community.

We are proud of our HHS faculty who have been honored with the Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award throughout our 15 years as a college. We're taking a moment to highlight those award winners who are still teaching in HHS today.

Libby Richards, professor and interim head of the Purdue School of Nursing, was named a Murphy Award recipient in 2019-20. Richards' research explores individual and interpersonal influences of physical activity, highlighting the importance of social support in health behavior change.

➡️ Read more about Richards: https://hhs.purdue.edu/directory/elizabeth-libby-richards/

03/26/2026

For the second year in a row, progress toward equal pay has moved backward. Women earned 83.6 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2023. That dropped to 82.7 cents in 2024—and preliminary data shows women earning just 82.1 cents in 2025.

At YWCA, we know economic justice requires accountability and action—and we aren’t going back. Equal pay is essential to stability, dignity, and opportunity for women and families.

03/25/2026

Dr. Dorothy I. Height (1912-2010), the “Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement” life’s work boldly advanced racial and gender justice. Known for her courage and steadfast advocacy, she was a movement builder. As YWCA’s first Director of Racial Justice, her historic call to “eliminate racism, wherever it exists, by any means necessary” at the 1970 YWCA National Conference continues to inspire generations.