Posts by YWCA Cortland
YWCA Main Campus Closed Friday, December 16
Due to the continued storm expected for our area today, the YWCA main campus will be closed and scheduled to reopen tomorrow morning at 8 AM. Anyone seeking emergency services should call the hotline at 607-756-6363.
Read More2022 Child Care “Cookie” Extravaganza!
Holiday Linden Tree “Cookie” Ornaments on Sale Proceeds benefit the YWCA Cortland’s Here We Grow Child Care Center For the past 30+ years, dozens of members and supporters have baked trayfuls of delicious homemade cookies that volunteers then packaged into festively wrapped plates for the Child Care program to sell as a fundraiser. Due to…
Read MoreOff-Site After School Care Will Operate Normally 12/15
Although many local schools will dismiss students early ahead of the storm, all off-site after-school care will still operate normally. Staff will be at every school from when the students get dismissed from school until 6:00 PM. Reminders: If there are delayed openings, before-school care will also be delayed. No before and after school care…
Read More“The Joy of Christmas” -A letter from YWCA Mentoring Director, Mindy Gardner.
A letter from YWCA Mentoring Director Mindy Gardner: “They have been cold because there wasn’t enough heat. They have been without enough food and gone to bed hungry more than anyone should. When they didn’t have enough money for rent, they didn’t have a place to call home. The story of poverty is not new,…
Read MoreSpread Holiday Cheer to Families in Need! *Deadline Extended*
Every year, Bridges for Kids, a service of our Mentoring program, helps families provide holiday gifts to over 150 children, and this year, YOU can help make the holidays merry and bright for local families experiencing trying times in two different ways: You can stop by YWCA Cortland Lobby or the Cortland Free Library to…
Read MoreHoliday Health & Fitness Special Offer; 12/1-12/23
Give the gift of good health and wellness this holiday season! Gift cards are available for purchase at the YWCA Front Desk. Want to become a member? If you purchase a NEW membership from 12/1 – 12/23, you will be eligible to purchase a $50 gift certificate for only $35! The gift certificate can be…
Read MoreHoliday Hours of Operation
Thanksgiving We will be closing at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 22. We will be fully closed from Thursday, November 24 through Sunday, November 27. We will reopen on Monday, November 28. Christmas and New Years We will be fully closed on Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27, and Saturday, December 31 through Monday,…
Read MoreYWCA Cortland Strategic Planning Survey; We want to hear from you!
YWCA Cortland is developing a new Strategic Plan to guide operations beginning January 2023. We’d like to hear from members of our community so we can continue to address and meet community needs as we’ve done since 1914. We’ve identified five priority areas to focus on: Development and fundraising focused on our mission Anti-racism Financial…
Read MoreSeniors Can Stay Healthy & Fit at YWCA Cortland for FREE
Are you new to Medicare, or are thinking about changing insurance providers? Consider a plan that includes an exercise benefit! We participate in the Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, and Renew/Active fitness networks which means you may be eligible to receive Group X classes and Weight Room use at NO COST and a discount on…
Read MoreThank You for Taking a Stand Against Domestic Violence in October!
Cortland Community Comes Together to Raise Over $20,000 throughout the Month to Support the YWCA Cortland Aid to Victims of Violence Program. Not your typical fundraiser…Eat for a cause. Stand for the mission! Hosted by Greek Peak Mountain Resort Presented by Platinum Sponsors: Coffee Mania, CFCU Community Credit Union, and Christopher Community On Thursday, October 20, 24 local…
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