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Staff Spotlight: Meet Nancy!

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...

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Results of GivingTuesday 2022!

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...

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Give to YWCA’s Endowment!

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...

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Community of Giving 2022

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...

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YWCA Needs SANE Volunteers! Join today!

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...

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Purse-a-Palooza 2022

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!                  

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Salute to Students Scholarship 2022

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...

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Join us for YWCA Billings Empowerment Hours®

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...

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Season of Sharing 2021 Coming Soon!

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...

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Salute Honoree Spotlight: Sarah Calhoun, Red Ants Pants

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...

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Salute Honoree Spotlight: Zonta Club of Billings

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...

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Today we would like you to Meet Shelly and Rhonda

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...

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Season of Sharing

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...

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Today we would like you to meet Jody and Tasha

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...

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You can help these women and children

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...

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