Dear AllY, As a Fort Wayne native I am thrilled to have joined the YWCA Northeast Indiana family! I received my B.A. and M.A. from Indiana University. I am a proud Hoosier!!! I have primarily worked as a youth professional in various capacities. I have experience with all stages of development from infancy to returning … Read More
March 29, 2023. The Power of Words: Change Your Words, Change your World. To change our words so that we can change our world, we need to begin with changing our self talk. Negative self-talk affects our mind, body, and soul. “You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your … Read More
One day. That’s all it takes. One day separates us from yesterday and gets us closer to tomorrow. In honor of National Recovery Month, YWCA Northeast Indiana realizes that a life can change in one day. Yesterday, the clients we work with were struggling with substance use disorder, domestic violence, sexual violence, racism, and other … Read More
The countless “first day of school” photos on social media are a clear indication that the school year has begun. The kids are excited and so are the parents (maybe for differing reasons) but nonetheless excitement fills the air. Educators are eager to fill these young minds with valuable information, including the Community Educators at … Read More
In this month’s edition, we are highlighting Bonnie’s House, our shelter serving individuals and their children who are experiencing domestic violence. Our shelter is named “Bonnie’s House” after a long-time supporter, Bonnie Hefner (pictured). Bonnie passed away last year; in this newsletter, her granddaughter and Executive Director of the William J. and Bonnie L. Hefner Foundation, … Read More