We are heartbroken at the loss of Aisha Pearson, who served as YWCA’s Director of Residential Services. In her 10 years at YWCA, she also spent time in the following roles: Case Manager, Lead Case Manager, Crisis Services Coordinator, and Advocate Coordinator. Aisha wasn’t just a colleague; she was a vital part of our organization, … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Saint Joseph Community Health Foundation Awards YWCA Northeast Indiana $20,000 for Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocacy Services [FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, JULY 2, 2025] – YWCA Northeast Indiana received a $20,000 grant from the Saint Joseph Community Health Foundation to support YWCA’s bilingual domestic violence services in 2025. YWCA employs a Burmese Advocate who can … Read More
At YWCA Northeast Indiana, we‘re deeply committed to serving our community and making a positive impact. We moved into our new home, The Hefner Center, last year, and now our attention is turning to what comes next. Starting this month, our Strategic Planning Committee will begin facilitating our next three-year plan. Over the next few months, we’ll begin the vital … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Nominations Are Open for the 2025 Peggy Hobbs Award [FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, JUNE 9, 2025] – YWCA Northeast Indiana is accepting nominations for their Peggy Hobbs Service Award until the end of August. The Peggy Hobbs Service Award began in 1977 with the intent to honor a woman of outstanding personal development, achievement, … Read More
The days are growing longer and the sun is shining brighter. Summer is here! Summertime evokes images of carefree laughter, splashing in pools, and the sweet taste of ice cream on a warm afternoon. For many children, it’s a time of joyful abandon, a welcome break from the structure of the school year. For the children residing with their parents in … Read More