General

Interested in Joining the Board? YWCA Cortland seeks passionate community members to join our Board of Directors. You can join the sisterhood working to advance our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all! Board Nominations occur year-round, and the Governance Committee recruits and reviews applications continuously. We…

  Registration for the March 13 full day for Homer & McGraw opens Monday, 2/27. Registration for the March 20 full day for Cortland opens Monday, 3/6. There is very limited space, so we will be giving spots out on a first-come-first-served basis. Located at the YWCA from 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM. We will…

On Friday, February 17, the Open Swim time will only be one hour from 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm. The normal schedule will resume the following week, on Friday, February 24. Thank you for your cooperation! Contact us at (607) 753-9651 if you have any questions.

Thanks to a generous additional donation from our platinum & presenting sponsor, EDF Renewables, this event will be FREE for all participants! For the first time, Girls Day Out, hosted by Tompkins Cortland Community College, will shift its focus to girls in grades 7-9. This unique day of activities will be held on March 4, 2023, just…

Looking for rewarding work experience? The YWCA has a variety of programs that cover a wide range of employment opportunities and benefits for all employees. YWCA Cortland Employee Benefits Position: Family Advocate  The Family Advocate assists in providing crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to victims of crime served through the YWCA Cortland’s Aid to Victims…

A previous version of this post had incorrect pricing for full-week care. We sincerely apologize for the miscommunication regarding the cost and for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Registration for the full week of care during Winter Break is now open, as of February 6. There is very limited space, so we…

Give Blood. Give Life. Cortland Community Blood Drive proudly sponsored by YWCA Cortland Friday, February 24, 2023 | 1:30 PM to 5:30 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 space allows. Please…

YWCA Cortland’s Child Care Center is always seeking substitutes, and now all of our substitutes may be eligible to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for free! The January/February class will be starting soon, so apply today. Child Care Center Substitutes Hours: As needed (call-in) Responsibilities: Aiding in the care and supervision of infants,…

Registration for the full week of care during Winter Break will open on February 6.  There is very limited space, so we will be giving spots out on a first-come-first-served basis. Located at the YWCA from 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM. We will provide snacks, activities, swim time, and lunch to the children, but you…

Grace Brown House, a permanent housing option for women and children victims of domestic violence, is currently accepting applications. There are three qualifications to meet to apply for housing: Meet income guidelines Are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused Currently or previously have a history of domestic violence Applications are available at the YWCA…