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Thank you to all who bought tickets to benefit the Aid to Victims of Violence Program! All proceeds are used to assist survivors in our community. Congratulations to our 2023 Raffle Basket Winners! 1. Feeling Friskey w/ Whiskey / Rose Bergeron (Ticket #378) 2. Head & Heal Yourself / Pat Goyette (Ticket #80) 3. Stayin’…

Are you ready to usher in the warmth of the holiday season with a hearty meal and some family fun? If so, mark your calendars and join us back in person this year at the YWCA for a Harvest Dinner for the whole family! After a few years of providing meals for families to cook…

Registration for the November 9 full day for Homer, Marathon, and McGraw and the November 10 full day care for all schools is now open as of October 30. 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.…

The hours of the Aid to Victims of Violence Office will change effective November 6th to be open from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday in-person assistance will still be by appointment only. On November 21, the AVV office will be closed for in-person assistance. Our 24/7 hotline, however, is always available for anyone…

As the temps drop, we know it gets harder and harder to get out of the house, BUT the YWCA has the perfect solution for you and your little one! YWCA Cortland Pixie Gym will start back up again on October 31. Pixie Gym will feature games, songs, and playtime to get your 1–2-year-olds movin’!…

Registration for the November 1 full day care for Cortland Schools is now open. 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 can…

Registration for our Fall session of Swim and Gymnastics classes has begun! Stop by the YWCA or call to check availability and register for the below sessions. Fall Swim Lessons Session Dates: October 30-December 9 Registration Open: October 16-October 30 Choose from waterbabies, preschool, and parents, preschool swim lessons, and Red Cross levels 1-4. Evening…

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.…