YWCA Northeast Indiana

It was such a pleasure to welcome the Indiana YWCA CEOs to The Hefner Center this week! With six YWCAs serving communities across the state, each one tailors its services to meet unique local needs. Coming together like this is a powerful reminder of the strength in collaboration, and how much we can accomplish when we share ideas and lift one another up. Pictured from left to right: WaTasha Barnes Griffin (CEO, YWCA Central Indiana) Erika Taylor (CEO, YWCA Evansville) Lindsey Mickler (President and CEO, YWCA Greater Lafayette) Paula Hughes-Schuh (CEO, YWCA Northeast Indiana) Kurt Meyer (Interim CEO, YWCA North Central Indiana) Caren Jones (Executive Director, YWCA Northwest Indiana)

Thank you to NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation for being the Title Ally Sponsor of our 2025 Race for Equality 5K Walk/Run! "As we work to help create strong and sustainable communities, NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation support YWCA and their Race for Equality." -Dana Berkes (Public Affairs & Economic Development Manager, NIPSCO) Building a more just community takes all of us. Learn more and register for our April 26th event here: ywcanein.org/5k Early-bird pricing ends April 7th! Sign up before then to guarantee a T-shirt!

“I wish you knew your resilience and empathy are gifts, not hindrances.” Growing up I despised these two qualities about myself, but today I choose to view them as superpowers. They are the reason I am here and whole. -Emma Walker (Sexual Violence Coordinator, YWCA Northeast Indiana) Reflecting back empowers us to move forward. Community leaders share advice they would give their younger selves with the hope of inspiring someone facing similar challenges. Hear what others have to say by visiting https://lnkd.in/gKCdi3Rw

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our first Coffee & Conversations event of 2025! We engaged in conversations about work-life balance, the importance of having a village, self-care, how to say "no" when you're at capacity, and strategies to reduce burnout. We couldn't have done it without our event sponsor, Ash Brokerage, or our panelists; Kim Barnett-Johnson, Ph.D., Molly Cain, and Jess Hopkins! Learn more about our quarterly series and register for our June 17th event here: https://lnkd.in/gJqJD_HB

What is Persimmon Pride? Persimmon is the orange color of our YWCA brand. Internally, #PersimmonPride is more than a hashtag or mantra. It is a belief in the impact the YWCA team is having in our community. It's more than a saying. It is who we are and what we believe in. Happy anniversary, Emily! We love your #PersimmonPride

“I wish you knew that it was all going to work out and that most of the things you worried about were never going to happen and that life would bring you so much more than you could ever imagine.” I grew up with a number of serious challenges so I was almost constantly anxious. But thanks to some good people and a little perseverance, I've been very fortunate to have a pretty incredible life. -Anthony Juliano, MA, MBA (VP/GM, Asher Agency) Reflecting back empowers us to move forward. Community leaders share advice they would give their younger selves with the hope of inspiring someone facing similar challenges. Hear what others have to say by visiting https://lnkd.in/gKCdi3Rw

What is Persimmon Pride? Persimmon is the orange color of our YWCA brand. Internally, #PersimmonPride is more than a hashtag or mantra. It is a belief in the impact the YWCA team is having in our community. It's more than a saying. It is who we are and what we believe in. Happy anniversary, Sonya! We love your #PersimmonPride

ONE WEEK AWAY ? Coffee & Conversations We invite women to join us for this FREE event on Tuesday, March 18th from 8-9:30am at ASH Brokerage for a supportive and engaging conversation about the challenges of balancing motherhood and career. Connect with other moms to share experiences and gain practical strategies for managing responsibilities. Walk away feeling empowered, refreshed, and equipped with tools to create a more balanced and fulfilling life. We are excited to announce our panelists: Jess Hopkins, Kim Barnett-Johnson, Ph.D., and Molly Cain! Find more information about our event, panelists, and registration by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/g6HvK5un Check out photos from past events below. After taking a year off, Coffee & Conversations is back by popular demand!

“I wish you knew that honoring yourself is the key. When you do, everything else will fall into place.” I am a person in long term recovery and not honoring myself kept me stuck in unhealthy patterns for far too long. -Aisha Diss (Executive Director, project.ME) Reflecting back empowers us to move forward. Community leaders share advice they would give their younger selves with the hope of inspiring someone facing similar challenges. Hear what others have to say by visiting https://lnkd.in/gKCdi3Rw