Posts by YWCA Cortland

During National Mentoring Month, we want to take the time to highlight the significant impact our one-to-one mentoring, Bridges for Kids, has on youth in our community.  Several years ago, partners Mary* and George* decided to embrace mentorship for two young individuals, Ava* and Liam*, who were navigating the challenges of adolescence. Ava*, dealing with…

“Vivian Anderson Mosbo was a life member of the YWCA. As a community-spirited person, she was an early volunteer advocate at the 1976-77 beginnings of Aid to Women Victims of Violence (AWVV). The first paid position at AWVV was from a grant that she and Andrea Rankin wrote. Always an empowered woman, Vivian raised two…

Registration for the Winter Break Full-week of care for all schools opens on Monday, February 5, 2024. Space is very limited; we will give spots out on a first-come-first-served basis. This full-week care is offered from 2/19/24 – 2/23/24 and is located at the YWCA from 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM. We will provide snacks,…

During January, National Mentoring Month, we are proud to highlight the impact of our multiple youth programs at the YWCA. Recently, the girls in our GEMS program, or “Girls: Empowered, Motivated, Successful,” were asked to write or draw what they love about the group and what they’ve learned. See what just some of the girls…

Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, February 7, for a free lunch and an informative discussion and Q&A from members of Key Bank’s Legal Department. They will speak on the ins and outs of wills, trusts, and estate planning. The program will be in the YWCA Auditorium from 12 to 2 pm.  Lunch will…

Stay active and have fun with friends with some pick-up basketball at the YWCA! The YWCA Cortland gymnasium will be open for pick-up games every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Limited basketballs are available, so we encourage you to bring your own. Children 13 and under can join in the fun but they must…

Registration for the January 29 full-day care for Cortland opens on Monday, January 15, 2024. Space is very limited; we will give spots out on a first-come-first-served basis. Full days are located at the YWCA from 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM. We will provide snacks, activities, swim time, and lunch to the children, but you…

Bridges for Kids is an individual mentoring program that matches a trained adult volunteer with youth ages 5-12 who are looking for a trusted adult to help them succeed. Mentors provide the one-on-one attention so crucial to building self-esteem in our local youth. The program provides monthly family activities for all enrolled families, as well…

In 2024, unite your mind, body, and spirit at the YWCA Starting at the end of January, the YWCA will begin two new yoga classes included in our fitness membership and will bring back community favorite, Chair Yoga, for a six-week session. Instructor Brenna Marie Ricci has over 20 years of experience studying and instructing…