Posts by YWCA Cortland

Great news for working families! If you’re employed and facing challenges with covering daycare expenses, be sure to review the updated eligibility criteria. Your family might be eligible for financial support. The process has been made more accessible so that you can pay for childcare services through your local County Department of Social Services. Click…

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for everyone, especially for our children. However, it can also be a time of added stress, particularly when it comes to providing gifts. That’s where the YWCA Cortland community comes in. The Holiday Gift Assistance we provide is primarily for children ages 5-12 who are…

Join instructor Kelly Tobin for a unique opportunity to connect with nature and horses in a transformative guided meditation session. Discover the profound power of the horse-human connection. Date: Friday, November 3, 2023 Time: 12:30-2:00 pm (Please arrive on time) Location: 184 Cemetery Lane, Freeville, NY Price: $20 Pre-registration is available until November 1, 2023.…

Relax and unwind; end your day at the YWCA! Our multiple Open Swim times take place in our warm water pool and are for swimmers of all ages. Go for a leisurely lap or have fun with the family! Open Swim Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM…

Last week, the children of  YWCA Cortland’s Here We Grow Daycare Center got a special visit from a few furry friends! Oliver and Luna from Josie’s Journey stopped by to provide the children with “lots of smiles and giggles,” said founder Tammy-Barrows Goddard. Josie’s Journey is a canine comfort service local to Cortland founded in…

Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, November 1, for a free lunch and informative talk with SNAP Educator Regina Arnold on senior nutrition, shopping on a budget, easy cooking ideas, and more!  This free event requires registration before Monday, October 30,  and will be held in the YWCA Osborn Room from 12-2 pm. Lunch…

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday, October 3, at The Lookout at Hope Lake to support the Aid to Victims of Violence program. The chefs, volunteers, YWCA & Greek Peak Staff, and the community who showed up made it an unforgettable night of raising money for survivors of domestic violence. YWCA Cortland’s…

On Tuesday, October 3, at our 4th Annual Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence fundraising event, our community helped raise nearly $28,000 to support survivors of domestic violence in Cortland County through our Aid to Victims of Violence program. We are so grateful to our sponsors, attendees, and everyone who purchased raffle tickets or…

Baskets for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Raffle on Display Now All proceeds benefit the Aid to Victims of Violence Program and are used to assist victims in our community. Tickets will be on sale from 10/2 until 10/31. Tickets for baskets: 2 for $5, 5 for $10 Themed prizes include Beak & Skiff 1911 Basket,…

Laurie Greene’s Group Exercise classes will have coverage or be canceled from Wednesday, October 11, to Friday, October 20. Please see below for the updated schedule. All other Group Exercise classes will be held as scheduled. Wednesday, October 11 9:00 Cindy Cole 10:15 Boomer Nation CANCELLED Stability CANCELLED   Thursday, October 12 10:30 Silver Sneakers…