November 6, 2024, Press Release from the YWCA of Van Wert County: The YWCA of Van Wert County is excited to announce the launch of a capital campaign aimed at funding a new facility that will provide essential living spaces for Domestic Violence/Human Trafficking/Sexual Assault survivors and their families, as well as permanent supportive housing for homeless women and children. This new facility will also provide the capacity for their youth programs to thrive and grow, shaping the future of the YWCA and enhancing the services they offer to the community.

The historic YWCA in Van Wert is getting a big helping hand from OhioHealth. The healthcare services company committed a $100,000 check to the Van Wert YWCA on Thursday to support a capital campaign for a new facility. The current Van Wert YWCA has operated in the same facility since 1916 and has served the Van Wert community as well as four surrounding counties. The condition of the current facility is declining, and the new facility will offer new amenities and services and be up to modern standards.

VAN WERT, OH (WLIO) - The YWCA of Van Wert County held a fundraiser Sunday to support survivors of human trafficking.

Families were encouraged to bring their young children out to the community center for a day filled with learning and fun.

The YWCA of Van Wert County brought a little art to their downtown to raise awareness of their message. Last week, the staff at the YWCA painted a crosswalk on Central Avenue through a partnership with Main Street Van Wert. The YWCA colors and logo as well as a few words that reflect the organization's mission statement were painted onto the street. The goal of painting the crosswalk is to get people talking about some of the issues that the YWCA faces head-on in their community.

The YWCA of Northwest Ohio welcomed in members of the community to get a look at their new office space in Lima.