Announcements

*Original Publication date: April 14, 2025* YWCA Cortland and the staff at our Here We Grow Child Care Center celebrates the week of the young child! The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest early childhood education association.…

*Original publication date: April 10, 2025* Are you ready to dream big?✨💭  Give yourself an incredible chance to win up to $5,000 cash while directly supporting ALL of our programs and services: Aid to Victims of Violence, Child Care, Health & Fitness, and Mentoring! Purchase tickets for $100 each, or go in with a group…

*Original Publication date: April 9, 2025* The Spring Health & Fitness schedules begin May 19, 2025. Check them out and plan on trying something new! Get your heart pumping and build strength with Cassie in Cardio Pump or find a moment to pause and breathe in Yin or Restorative Yoga with Brenna in our new…

*Original Publication date: April 9, 2025* The month of April has been recognized nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) for 24 years. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) has determined the 2025 theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month to be “Together We Act, United We Change” to help us reduce the likelihood of sexual…

*Original publication date: April 8, 2025* New Wellness Class Space Open Now! When we had to put the 2nd floor women’s weight room out of order due to winter weather roof damage, we took the time to conduct a strategic and thorough review of our options. The good news is that our Health & Fitness…

*Original publication date: April 8, 2025* Have you wanted to explore meditation but don’t know where to begin? This class is for you! In this seven-week session, instructor Phil Asaph will guide participants through advanced meditation techniques step-by-step to improve daily meditation practice. Enter into meditation effectively. Exit a master. When: Tuesdays, May 13 –…

*Original publication date: April 4, 2025* Registration for the April 21 full-day care for Cortland schools opens Monday, April 7. 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…

*Original publication date: March 7, 2025* There’s nothing fishy about supporting your favorite YWCA Cortland program by eating at Doug’s Fish Fry! Eat at Doug’s Fish Fry in Cortland on April 10, from 3-8 pm in honor of the Week of the Young Child. Mention you’re there to support YWCA Cortland and Doug’s will donate…

*Original publication date: April 3, 2025.* Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, May 7, for a demonstration of the Simple Profound Meditation method from Phil Asaph. Phil developed this method to be accessible and approachable for all, especially complete beginners who want to learn a lot. He has 10 years of experience instructing individuals…

*Original publication date: April 1, 2025* Give Blood. Give Life. Cortland Community Blood Drive proudly hosted by YWCA Cortland Friday, April 25 2025 | 1:00 – 5:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room 14 Clayton Ave Cortland, NY 13045 Please call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make your appointment today! Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as…