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Staff Spotlight: Meet Nancy!
Our staff spotlight showcases the dedicated team members that are a crucial part of YWCA Billings and the work we do. Meet Emergency Services Coordinator, Nancy Old Elk! Nancy joined YWCA Billings in 2014 as our first Rural Advocate. She did it all – answered the help...
Results of GivingTuesday 2022!
YWCA Billings is immensely grateful for the $11,176 donated on November 29th for GivingTuesday. DeDe Stoner and Guild Mortgage matched donations up to $5,000 and dozens of generous community members help YWCA surpass our goal of $10,000; allowing us to continue to...
Give to YWCA’s Endowment!
It’s the time of year where you may be thinking of charitable giving and tax deductions and we wanted to let you know there are several ways you can make a difference for the women and children YWCA serves that qualify for a tax deduction and/or tax credit. These...
Community of Giving 2022
YWCA Billings provides lifesaving and life-changing services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking. All services are free and include emergency shelter, 24-hour text and phone support, legal advice on civil matters, assistance in securing...
YWCA Needs SANE Volunteers! Join today!
SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) volunteers provide support to survivors of sexual violence during forensic rape examinations at Billings Clinic. Key responsibilities include: Attend SANE orientation and training Providing compassionate and empowering support and...
VIDEO: Construction underway for Billings shelter for victims of domestic violence
Purse-a-Palooza 2022
Purse A Palooza 2022 featured fun, friends, and fundraising for survivors. Thanks to sponsors, donors, guests and event co-chairs Robin Hanel and Patrice Elliott!
First Interstate awarding $100,000 grant to YWCA Billings for its new shelter
Provided by Billings Gazette. See the original Billings Gazette story here First Interstate Bank is awarding a $100,000 grant to YWCA Billings to equip and stock the First Interstate Bank Gateway Horizons Family Food Center, which will provide basic nutrition for...
VIDEO: YWCA Billings Under Construction for Second Shelter
Please click here to see the video on the KULR8 website.
YWCA partners with Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter partner to provide protection and board for pets who are victims of domestic violence.
YWCA Billings and Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter (YVAS) are partnering to provide protection and boarding for pets who are victims of domestic violence or displaced because of it. With a grant received from Red Rover, YVAS can offer boarding and care, free of...
Purse-a-Palooza 2022: Join us for the revival of the BEST girls’ party ever!
The PURSE event helps victims in crisis. Thank you for your support! Donate new purses to YWCA before May 18 then join us on June 9 for a ton of fun, hosted food and beverages, and bidding on some very beautiful bags and other sumptuous items. Tickets are $150 and...
Work begins on second domestic violence shelter at YWCA Billings
Story provided by the Billings Gazette. You can find the original story here: https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/work-begins-on-second-domestic-violence-shelter-at-ywca-in-billings/article_40f85801-cba0-5ec9-afa9-a8abbc4bd8f9.html YWCA Billings broke ground Friday...
YWCA Billings Breaks Ground for New Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence
Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Stockman Bank, Other Montana Funders, and Local Donors are Helping BILLINGS, MT -- YWCA Billings began construction this week on the development of a second domestic violence shelter on the organization’s campus. YWCA...
YWCA Billings gets $550K grant for new domestic violence shelter
Story provided by Billings Gazette. You can find the original story here: https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/ywca-billings-gets-550k-grant-for-new-domestic-violence-shelter/article_529c8c55-5163-50e2-9742-ed835a76a6e0.html YWCA Billings has received a...
YWCA Billings receives grant to help build shelter for women and families
By: David Jay, KTVQ; Posted at 11:57 PM, Feb 06, 2022 and last updated 7:51 AM, Feb 07, 2022 You can find the original story and video here on the KTVQ Website: https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/ywca-receives-grant-to-help-build-shelter-for-women-and-families...
Salute to Students Scholarship 2022
YWCA Billings is pleased to announce the 2022 Salute to Students Scholarship Awards. Applications are due Friday, February 4 by 4:30pm. Application form and instructions can be found here. Eligibility: Women students who are enrolled or planning to attend a Montana...
#TakeAStand with YWCA
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and YWCA is calling on YOU to join YWCA Billings in taking a stand to end...
Join us for YWCA Billings Empowerment Hours®
YWCA Billings Empowerment Hours are one-hour virtual gatherings every Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:00pm featuring a variety of topics aimed at empowering victims, survivors, friends, and families with practical information and skills on leading healthy lives free of...
Survivors Thrive: Rita survived the unimaginable with YWCA’s help and guidance
Rita came to YWCA’s shelter after being sexually assaulted. Before our attorney could file an Order of Protection, Rita had to leave because her ex-husband abused their young child so badly that she had to be flown to an out-of-state trauma center. The girl did not...
Season of Sharing 2021 Coming Soon!
Get excited! Season of Sharing 2021 – YWCA's annual Holiday Gifting program – is coming soon! We are rapidly approaching the time of year when YWCA Billings and YOU look forward to fulfilling wish lists for the survivors of domestic violence as we strive to...
YWCA Plans to Build Second Emergency Shelter due to Increase in Partner/Family Member Assaults
Article courtesy of KULR8 BILLINGS, Mont. - YWCA Billings is looking to build a second emergency shelter due to the nearly 40% increase in partner and family member assaults during the pandemic. "We have been really struggling to figure out how to house everyone who...
Salute Honoree Spotlight: Sarah Calhoun, Red Ants Pants
Founding Owner of Red Ants Pants and Red Ants Pants Foundation, Sarah Calhoun has nearly two decades of leadership experience in the non-profit and small business sectors. She is the Salute 2020 recipient of the Woman of Achievement Award, a prestigious honor which...
Salute Honoree Spotlight: Zonta Club of Billings
The Zonta Club of Billings is comprised of executives and professionals dedicated to the advancement of women through education, economic stability, legal and legislative equality, health and wellness. This passionate and hard-working group of women are honored...
Salute Honoree Spotlight: Brandon Walter
A native of Billings, Montana, FBI Special Agent Brandon Walter has worked tirelessly with hundreds of victims in human trafficking...
Salute Honoree Spotlight: Gainan’s Flowers
Gainan’s Midtown Flowers and Garden Center demonstrate their commitment to the Billings community by supporting more than 60 non-profit...
Take a Stand
Today we would like you to Meet Shelly and Rhonda
Everyone makes mistakes! Some of us have an easier time than others -- learning lessons, making amends and moving on. Shelly was not having an easier time. Her life had spiraled downward. She had a criminal record and had been evicted more than once for not being able...
Season of Sharing
‘Twas a Season of Sharing for YWCA Billings families and for those who put magic in the holidays.The children were surprised with needed and wished for gifts and their mothers shed tears of joy. Here’s what some of them said: “I just wanted to tell you thank you so...
$1 Million Gift Launches YWCA Billings’ Fund-Raising Endeavor to Build Additional Sheltering for victims of Domestic Violence and Poverty
BIILINGS, MT, December 16, 2020 – Women and children who desperately need shelter and protection from their abusers; YWCA Billings programs to end family homelessness caused by domestic violence and poverty; and one of the worlds’ most generous philanthropists formed...
Today we would like you to meet Jody and Tasha
Jody came to YWCA’s Shelter after she was severely beaten and strangled by her partner. She was very depressed due to her children being taken into Child Protective Services custody following the assault. During her 12-week stay, she worked full time, saw a therapist...
You can help these women and children
YWCA is on a mission to save, change, and improve the lives of women and children who have had to overcome problems the rest of us never face. Our services — which are unduplicated in our region — help people transition from violence and poverty to living...