YWCA NorthEastern NY

That feeling when you help survivors escape homelessness and break the cycle of violence by supporting YWCA NENY's shelter! Make a direct impact on the lives of survivors and children in desperate need of safety and support. Visit our site today to make your impact!

World Kindness Day is a reminder that we CAN do is choose kindness ?? Even the smallest acts of kindness can make an impact. What small act of kindness will you share today?

Yesterday, we mourned. Today, we began to move forward together, firmly grounded in our mission and ready to continue serving our community as we have for 136 years. The work we do is fueled by the resilience, passion, and deep sense of purpose of our team. These values will keep our commitment to fostering equity and positive change in motion. With each step forward together, we will continue advancing toward a shared vision to inspire a world that embraces the beauty of diversity. Where every person, of every race, gender, sexual orientation, culture, and faith, enjoys equitable opportunities, lives free from violence, and is empowered to become an agent of change. We hope you will join us in moving our mission forward. Standing together to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, strengthen our communities, and do everything we can to promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for ALL. Together, we rise.

Today is the day! Exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard. Voting is a powerful way to advocate for issues that impact our bodies, our lives, our futures, and our communities. Get out the vote! #ElectionDay #GetOuttheVote

This Giving Tuesday, share your time, skills, and resources with YWCA NENY as we partner with Nelly's Treats to create festive cookie gift boxes! Fill your gift box with treats to give as a present or donate it to YWCA to surprise some of our special supporters, as our team will deliver the sweet surprise boxes the next day! Any way you bake it, it will be a sweet night with new and old friends and a great way to support YWCA NENY this Giving Tuesday. Registration is required! Visit ywca-neny.org/give to reserve your spot.

What a fantastic way to kick off Halloween and wrap up Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Heather Lasky of Brunette Black & White hosted her 7th Annual EveryBODY event this summer, where she and her network raised $5,414 to support our domestic violence shelter. Thanks to her generosity, we exceeded our $10,000 goal, raising over $14,000 to support our Empowerment, Healing, and Wellness Center for survivors this month! A heartfelt thank you to Heather, her team, and everyone who donated, attended events, and supported YWCA this month ?? And YES that is our CEO, Kim Siciliano. She did in fact come to the office this morning with not one but TWO Halloween costumes!??

What an incredible way to start off Tuesday ?? Thank you to everyone who joined us for Morning Momentum! We were reminded of our strengths and gained valuable insights from this morning’s speakers. Funeral Director and Author Brittany DeMarco encouraged us to be patient with ourselves and seek out light. Former YW Resident Kim Cherry urged us to stay true to ourselves and always give back. Owner and Author of Own Your Awesome, Miranda ?? VonFricken, emphasized that “it’s not about the flash, it’s about the foundation,” and highlighted the importance of making bold decisions and sharing them with others. A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers and our host, Deshanna C. Wiggins, who set a powerful tone for the morning and motivated us to connect. Thanks once again to all our sponsors, and to Nelly's Treats, Kema's, and Tami Flanders for providing breakfast! We are so grateful to have opportunities to spend time in rooms with such remarkable people.

There's only one week left to recognize and honor someone truly special by nominating them for the 2025 Empowerment Award! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate individuals who inspire and uplift others through their dedication and impact. Don't miss the chance to highlight their incredible contributions—submit your nomination today! https://lnkd.in/efzuS9CY Save the Date! The 42nd Annual Empowerment Awards Gala will be held on March 20th, 2025 at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady ??

We are just one week away from a spectacular morning of inspiration and empowerment! Join us as we introduce our host Deshanna C. Wiggins, CEO of Albany Black Chamber of Commerce, and special guests Miranda ?? VonFricken - Mastermind Coach and Keena King of the SEVEN DANCERS COALITION INC ?? Your ticket includes breakfast, and we’ll have amazing vendors to shop from and learn from throughout the morning. We’re excited to start the day with you! Reserve your spot today at ywca-neny.org/breakfast!

A special shoutout to our dedicated team and board members! Their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment play a vital role in advancing our mission every single day. We are incredibly grateful for their passion, teamwork, and the positive impact they make in our community. Thank you again to the team at Best Frame Forward for capturing these special moments at our Strides for Strength Walk. And thank you to our amazing Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024 sponsors for supporting our mission and our shelter this October. CDPHP, Pursuit, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, Seeley Office Systems, MVP Health Care, Garnet River, PRICE CHOPPERS GOLUB FOUNDATION, Fenimore Asset Management, ABS Solutions, and Vibrant Brands