In 1976, YWCA Fort Wayne (now YWCA Northeast Indiana) opened the doors of the first shelter for abused women in the state of Indiana. This came as a response to a community study that identified domestic violence as a major problem in the community. Unfortunately, nearly 50 years later, it still is. This is the … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: YWCA Hosts 29th Annual Circle Luncheon [FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025] – Circle is YWCA’s signature fundraising event, dedicated to raising crucial funds for their domestic violence services. The 2025 luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 30th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Parkview Mirro Center (10622 Parkview Plaza … Read More
September 18, 2025. Empower to Change: Breaking Patterns & Building New Habits Have you ever felt stuck in the same unproductive cycle, knowing what you should do but struggling to actually do it? This conversation focused on identifying and dismantling limiting patterns, fostering self-awareness, and developing strategies for building new habits. Attendees learned to recognize … Read More
September is a month of new beginnings—school starts, the seasons turn, and it’s a time when we honor the strength and resilience of women in our Addiction Recovery program. At YWCA Northeast Indiana, we are proud to celebrate September as National Recovery Month. I’m often asked why we added an addiction recovery program to our domestic violence services. … Read More
“United Way’s Day of Caring began 1992, when about 250 volunteers gathered to help spruce up what was then YWCA’s campus on North Wells Street. That event has now grown into an opportunity for thousands of volunteers to come together to make Allen County a better place to live and work.” Thank you to The City … Read More