Register for YWCA Programs Online
You can now browse and sign up for our specialty programs online from the comfort of your home! Check out our upcoming offerings, including chair yoga, a gardening forum, a morning with a Poet Laureate, swim lessons, a beginner pickleball workshop, and more.
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Save the Date for Chefs Take a Stand on 10/7
Our 2026 Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence event will take place on Wednesday, October 7 at The Lookout at Greek Peak. Check out last year’s event and mark your calendars! Proceeds from this event support our Aid to Victims of Violence Program.
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Volunteer with Aid to Victims of Violence
We are recruiting volunteers for the AVV Program to provide administrative and crisis hotline support as well as community outreach duties.
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Wellness Schedules for Summer 2026
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Upcoming Specialty Wellness Programs
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Beginner Pickleball Workshop
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Learn everything you need to play with confidence! There are only a few spots open for this fun workshop led by Pam Kavalesky.
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A Morning with the Poet Laureate
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Phil Asaph, Cortland’s first Poet Laureate, will be giving a poetry reading and writer’s talk followed by a Q&A session.
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Supportive and inclusive way to enjoy the many benefits of yoga without having to get down on the mat.
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Movement for the Whole Family!
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Homer Rec Learn to Swim: Residents and Non-Residents
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Kids 5-15 can sign up for 4 weeks of swim lessons, 4 days a week, free for Homer residents! Registration will open to non-residents for $50 on July 27.
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LudoSport Lightsaber Combat
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Calling all Star Wars fans ages 12+! Learn this growing combat sport that uses light sabers. All levels of experience welcome!
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Weekly Wellness Offerings
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Attend unlimited classes when you sign up for a monthly wellness package! Drop-in pricing also available.
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Beginner-friendly line dances that are broken down step-by-step. Great for memory and focus.
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A calming class where participants hold seated poses for extended periods of time and learn breathing techniques for stress reduction.
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A full-body class focused on strengthening, toning, flexibility, and balance to support everyday activities.
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A high-intensity class using only a mat to improve range of motion and overall mobility.
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A low-impact class using mats and balls to build core strength, improve posture, enhance flexibility,
and boost coordination.
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A dynamic fusion of barre and Pilates designed to sculpt, strengthen, and lengthen the entire body.
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Work in a rewarding and fulfilling environment!
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Rep Your YWCA
We heard you! You can now buy YWCA Cortland apparel from our new online store. We’re starting out simple for now with a design that highlights our mission but keep your eyes peeled for future apparel and accessory drops.
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Celebrate Your Special Events at the YWCA
With a variety of spaces available for rent, we can accommodate all types of events at competitive rates. Consider booking with us!
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Celebrate for a Cause
Invite your friends and family to celebrate your next big day in a meaningful way by creating a fundraiser on Facebook.
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Looking to Donate Items to AVV? Shop Our Wishlist
Feel free to order via the Wishlist or shop for needed items elsewhere and drop off your donation at the front desk at the main YWCA facility at 14 Clayton Ave.
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Get Emailed About Closures & Cancellations
Want to be notified of building closures, class cancellations, and other time-sensitive updates about YWCA programming?
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Updates from Friends of the YWCA
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Join Zonta for their Snacks and Sisterhood event on Wednesday, August 19th from 5-7pm to learn about the work they do to advance women and what it means to be a member.
Learn more >>
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Cortland Prevention Resources is holding a Positive Parenting Program discussion series this August! Learn about realistic strategies for parenting kids and teens.
Learn more>>
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Help decide how to invest $75,000 into the Cortland Community! A 2-day discussion will be held by the CNY Community Foundation at Truxton Academy on August 5 and 6.
Learn more>>
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Every first Monday of the month you can stop by the YWCA Osborn Room from 10:00 – 1:00 pm to speak with representatives from Senator Lea Webb’s office.
Learn more >>
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Leave Your Legacy
We’ve been serving the changing needs of the Cortland community since 1914, and with your support through our 1914 Legacy Society Planned Giving Program, we can continue working to improve the lives of girls and women for years to come. Please remember us in your wills and trusts, or give now via IRAs and DAFs!
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Join Our Board
Be a part of a sisterhood of up to 30 intrepid women who work to advance the mission of the YWCA. Board meetings are held the second Monday of the month at 6 pm via Zoom, with one meeting quarterly taking place in person at the YWCA at 14 Clayton Avenue, Cortland, NY.
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Become a Member
Gain access to a wide array of programs including health & fitness, youth programming, and child care while supporting our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
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Make a Donation
Your contributions help provide vital programs that are changing lives every day in the community. We understand the importance of having confidence that your gift is going to what matters to you most.
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Aid to Victims of Violence
24/7 Crisis Hotline | 607-756-6363
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2026 YWCA Cortland Partners
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We’re so thankful for all of our partners’ dedication to helping us achieve our mission!
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