

– Nelson Mandela
This month’s issue focuses on the importance of empowerment through education. Featured in this issue is our Community Education program which recognizes two outstanding educators, Cristina Jimenez and Kristen Monnier.
We also want to thank Professor Patricia Henton and her remarkable class from Huntington University for their volunteer efforts. Supporters of the YWCA help us deliver our services to individuals and organizations throughout our six-county footprint. Simply put: we couldn’t do it without our supporters! It takes a village.
Additionally, our featured empowering leader this month is Alice Jordan-Miles with Purdue Fort Wayne. Learn how she has influenced hundreds of young minds and has saved lives through her suicide prevention efforts!
Please join me in offering kudos to the thirteen women who graduated from our Hope & Harriet program, the YWCA’s addiction recovery program. These women participated in our Celebration of Success event this past Monday, March 9th. Read more about our 50 bed addiction recovery residential program by clicking this link.
Looking for a way to get involved in educating others? We have provided information and links to resources below in preparation for sexual assault awareness month in April. Even the smallest of effort can make a large difference!

The YWCA’s Community Education program includes prevention presentations, trainings, and awareness initiatives throughout our six-county footprint.
YWCA Northeast Indiana reaches over 7,000 individuals each year with our classroom and community presentations and countless more with our participation in community-wide awareness initiatives for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and monthly Diversity Dialogues. Learn more about our education services and reach out today to set up a personalized presentation for your organization.

“During semester coursework and preparation, the students research and design educational activities to meet the needs of women in recovery, and adults and children living in a crisis shelter. The activities are designed to provide hands-on learning of meaningful life skills, including self-care, leisure/play, informal education, work preparation, and social participation.”
-Patricia Henton, OTD, OTR/L, ICA, Huntington University
Henton went on to say, “The YWCA of Northeast Indiana welcomes our student volunteers and provides collaborative support of the OTD program’s bi-annual local service learning projects. The facility offers a rich learning environment for students to apply foundational knowledge of occupation and meaningful activity for diverse populations.”
The YWCA Northeast Indiana is grateful for the work that Huntington University’s Global Outreach and Missions class is doing to help further our mission.


Read how this trail blazer has assisted over 300 students to go to college and has saved lives through her work in suicide prevention. Read more about how Alice Jordan-Miles is an empowering leader in our community here.
