Youth Shelter Program of Westchester

Save the Date! ??? We’re excited to bring back our annual Rhyme Over Crime event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Doles Center in Mt. Vernon, NY, from 5-8 PM! This event is all about using music, poetry, and spoken word to raise awareness about gun violence and inspire positive change in our community. We want to give the voices of our community a platform to express themselves, promote peace, and choose creativity over conflict. This event is sponsored by YSOW’s YouthCRED program. . . . . #ysow #YouthCRED #RhymeOverCrime #ShootKnowledgeNotGuns #StopGunViolence #RhymeOverCrime #musictherapy #westchesterNY #MountVernonNY #changethenarrative #secondchances #BuildingBrighterFutures

More than making history—Joanne Dunn is making a difference. ?? Not just as the first female Executive Director of Youth Shelter of Westchester, but as a lifelong advocate for change. From empowering youth to breaking barriers in leadership, her impact goes far beyond the title. She's paving the way for future leaders while empowering youth and transforming communities. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e9UjnNjh . . . #ysow #womenshistorymonth #WomensMonth #Trailblazer #MakingHistory #MakingAnImpact #leader #leradship #womeninleadership #womenled #youthjusticeadvocacy #youthjustice #alternativetoincarcertaion #justiceimpactedyouth #BuildingBrighterFutures #OneSavedYouthAtATime #westchesterNY #community #MountVernonNY #secondchances #empower #educate #inspire #boardmembers #socialjustice #philanthropy #entrepreneur

YSOW is looking for a transportation partner! We are looking for a reliable service provider to support our youth residents with safe and dependable transportation. If your company has experience working with nonprofits or youth organizations and is committed to excellence, we want to hear from you! ?? Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025 ?? Submit proposals to: Joanne Dunn at [email protected] . . . . #YSOW #CommunitySupport #YSOWprograms #YouthCRED #YouthINSPIRE #YouthHEAL #youthmentorship #ChangeTheNarritive #changingthenarrative #youthjustice #alternativetoincarcertaion #justiceimpactedyouth #BuildingBrighterFutures #OneSavedYouthAtATime #westchesterNY #community #MountVernonNY #secondchances #empower #educate #inspire #Transportation

Mark your calendars this summer for the Beyond the Bullet: Healing Communities, Saving Lives Conference—a crucial gathering dedicated to preventing gun violence, fostering community healing, and creating lasting change. Our goal is the following: Educate – Gain data-driven insights on prevention. Engage – Connect with advocates, leaders, and experts. Empower – Access tools to make a real impact. Together, we can build safer communities. For more information about sponsorships, workshops, proposals and/ or becoming a vendor please contact Joanne Dunn (email: [email protected], phone: 914-668-4702). . . . . #BeyondTheBullet #EndGunViolence #EnoughIsEnough #ChangeTheNarritive #changingthenarrative #youthjustice #alternativetoincarcertaion #justiceimpactedyouth #BuildingBrighterFutures #OneSavedYouthAtATime #westchesterNY #community #MountVernonNY #secondchances #educate #empower #empower #inspire #socialjustice

Thank you Dare To Be Different Westchester for hosting the largest Women’s History Month Gala in westchester and highlighting our every own, amazing Director of Programming, Jordan Cormier! Miss Cormier is paving the way, making a mark and leaving a legacy of wisdom and strong leadership. Thank you for shining a light all women who dare to be different.

Comedy, community, and a cause! Our YouthHEAL program hosted an incredible stand-up comedy show, bringing laughter and unity to the community. Huge thank you to our host for the night, Smokey Suarez and the talents MountVee AD, Wavy Maguire, and Kenny Woo. . . . . #ysow #YSOWprograms #YouthHEAL #youthmentorship #standupcomedy #comedyshow #comedy #ComedyForACause #ChangeTheNarritive #changingthenarrative #EndGunViolence #youthjustice #alternativetoincarcertaion #changedmenchangemen #justiceimpactedyouth #YouthCRED #YouthINSPIRE #BuildingBrighterFutures #OneSavedYouthAtATime #westchesterNY #community #MountVernonNY #secondchances #empower #educate #inspire

What an inspiring day at the 10th Annual New York Fathering Conference! Community leaders and a few of our young men shared powerful and insightful remarks on fatherhood, mental health, and economic mobility—highlighting the impact of strong families and supportive communities. Together, we’re empowering fathers, enriching families, and making a lasting impact! . . . . #ysow #NYFatheringConference #Strengtheningfamiliies #strongfamily #YSOWFamily #fathers #fatherhood #blackfathers #parenting #coparenting #ChangeTheNarritive #changingthenarrative #youthjustice #alternativetoincarcertaion #changedmenchangemen #justiceimpactedyouth #BuildingBrighterFutures #OneSavedYouthAtATime #westchesterNY #community #MountVernonNY #secondchances #empower #educate #inspire #socialjustice #StrongerTogether

Reflecting on an incredible Westchester Women's Summit! From thought-provoking discussions to powerful networking, this event was a true celebration of leadership, resilience, and community. Thank you to all the inspiring speakers, attendees, and organizers who made it unforgettable. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to empower women year after year!? . . . . #ysow #WestchesterWomensSummit #WomensSummit #WomenWhoLead #EmpowerHer #WomensHistoryMonth #womenworking #womenempoweringwomen #empower #educate #inspire?#BuildingBrighterFutures #OneSavedYouthAtATime #westchesterNY #community #MountVernonNY #secondchances #socialjustice #philanthropy #entrepreneur?

YSOW is looking for a transportation partner! We are looking for a reliable service provider to support our youth residents with safe and dependable transportation. If your company has experience working with nonprofits or youth organizations and is committed to excellence, we want to hear from you! ?? Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025 ?? Submit proposals to: Joanne Dunn at [email protected] . . . #YSOW #CommunitySupport #Transportation #YSOWprograms #YouthCRED #YouthINSPIRE #YouthHEAL #youthmentorship #ChangeTheNarritive #changingthenarrative #youthjustice #alternativetoincarcertaion #justiceimpactedyouth #BuildingBrighterFutures #OneSavedYouthAtATime #westchesterNY #community #MountVernonNY #secondchances #empower #educate #inspire

Join us and our community partners on April 5th at 10am in Mt. Vernon’s Memorial Field for an Autism Awareness Walk! We encourage participants to wear blue! ?? For more information please contact Senator @Jamaal T. Bailey at (718) 547-8854 or [email protected]. . . . #ysow #AutismAwareness #AutismAwarenessWalk #YouthCRED #YouthINSPIRE #YouthHEAL #youthmentorship #BuildingBrighterFutures #OneSavedYouthAtATime #westchesterNY #community #MountVernonNY #empower #educate #inspire #socialjustice