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Kidsgiving Dinner for Cortland Area Families 11/22; Register Today!
*Original publication date: October 28, 2025* Join the YWCA for Kidsgiving, a FREE dinner for families with children 17 & under, that aims to bring comfort and joy in a safe and welcoming space. We know the holidays can be a challenging time, and we want to make sure no family goes without a warm…
Read More2025 Holiday Gift Shop! Gift Assistance for Cortland Area Families
*Original publication date: November 1, 2025* Each year, the YWCA Cortland Mentoring program aims to support Cortland area families during the holiday season by providing gifts to families experiencing economic hardship. Previously, we have asked community members to take a tag off of the “Giving Tree” in our lobby that represented a specific child and…
Read MoreQuiet Zone in Wellness Room
*Original publication date: November 17, 2025* Need a moment to yourself after an intense workout session? Or maybe you need to step away from a stressful day at your desk? We invite you to utilize the YWCA quiet zone. No instructor, just you in a calming space to breathe, move, think, or anything you need…
Read MoreThanksgiving Building Hours
*Original publication date: October 22, 2025* The YWCA will be closed Thursday, November 27 – Sunday, November 30 and will reopen Monday, December 1st. The Aid to Victims of Violence (AVV) office will not offer in-person assistance during this closure, but the 24/7 hotline is always available for anyone seeking immediate assistance. 24/7 AVV Crisis…
Read MorePool Reopened November 14
*Original publication date: November 14, 2025* We have reopened the pool this morning. Thank you for your patience. Happy swimming! *Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are subject to change without notice.
Read MoreParking on Main St 11/14-11/17
*Original publication date: November 14, 2025* The YWCA parking lot may experience congestion all day Friday, November 14 and the morning of Monday, November 17 due to the City of Cortland closing the Main Street Parking Lot for Cortaca weekend activities. The City will not be enforcing parking permit requirements in other City parking lots…
Read MoreSupport YWCA for Philanthropy Day! Deadline is Nov. 15, 2025.
*Original publication date: October 17, 2025* Give your YWCA a chance to win a $10,000 prize in the Philanthropy Day Contest! When you support YWCA during Philanthropy Day, you support the people we serve in all four of our core programs. Clockwise from top left: Aid to Victims of Violence, Mentoring, Child Care, and Health…
Read MoreFull Day School-Age Care Sign-ups for 11/26
*Original publication date: November 7, 2025* Registration for the November 26 full-day care for Cortland and Homer schools opens Monday, November 10. 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,…
Read MoreBark & Brush: Children’s Painting Class with Josie’s Journey- CANCELLED
*Original publication date: November 3, 2025* Unfortunately due to lack of registrations, this event has been cancelled. Join for this family-friendly take on a paint and sip! Saturday, December 6 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Need time to get some holiday shopping done? Drop your kids off at the YWCA for a paws-itively fun…
Read More2025 AVV October Raffle Basket Winners
*Original publication date: November 3, 2025* Thanks to all who bought tickets throughout October (Domestic Violence Awareness Month) to benefit the Aid to Victims of Violence Program! All proceeds are used to assist survivors in our community. Congratulations to our 2025 Raffle Basket Winners! Mary Kay / Denise Fox (Ticket #200) Locally Sourced / Steve…
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