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Support YWCA for Philanthropy Day! Deadline is Nov. 15.
*Original publication date: October 21, 2024* 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: Mentoring, Aid to Victims of Violence, Child Care, and Health…
Read MoreThanksgiving Food Drive & Volunteer Opportunity
*Original publication date: October 17, 2024* We’re hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner for the Cortland community called Kidsgiving, and we need your help to make it happen! To provide this meal for over 75 children and their families in the mentoring program, we’re asking our generous community for food or monetary donations and event day…
Read More2024 AVV October Raffle Basket Winners
*Original publication date: November 11, 2024* 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 2024 Raffle Basket Winners! 1. Let Us Entertain You! / Linda Glover (Ticket #493) 2.…
Read More11/6 Social Seniors: Bring Pollinators to Your Garden
*Original publication date: October 7, 2024* Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, November 6, for a free lunch and informative talk on attracting and retaining pollinators in your garden with Angela Loh, Cornell Master Gardener. Lunch will be served at noon, and the presentation will follow at 12:30 pm. Afterward, socialize with other attendees…
Read MoreBlood Drive 10/31
*Original publication date: October 29, 2024* Give Blood. Give Life. Cortland Community Blood Drive proudly hosted by YWCA Cortland Thursday, October 31, 2024 | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Multi-Purpose Room 14 Clayton Ave Cortland, NY 13045 Give before 10/31 and receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card* by email. PLUS, automatically be entered for a…
Read MoreGymnastics Session II Classes Cancelled
*Original publication date: October 28, 2024* Our Session II Gymnastics classes originally scheduled to start this week and run through mid-December have been cancelled. Stay tuned for an announcement for winter sessions! *Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are subject to change without…
Read MoreFull Day School-Age Care Sign-ups for 11/11 & 11/12
*Original publication date: October 28, 2024* Registration for the November 11 full-day care for Cortland and Homer schools and the November 12 full-day for Homer school 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.…
Read MoreFull Day School-Age Care Sign-ups for 11/5
*Original publication date: October 23, 2024* Registration for the November 5 full-day care for Cortland and Homer 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…
Read MoreSeniors! Get Social at the YWCA.
*Original publication date: October 22, 2024* Meet new people, play cards, and socialize! Every Wednesday from 12-2 PM Social Seniors is held in the YWCA Osborn Room. The first week of each month will include a special program. Topics may include financial information, recreation, health, and more! This program is free to YWCA Senior members…
Read MoreAVV Office Closed 11/8
*Original publication date: October 21, 2024* The Aid to Victims of Violence office will be closed on November 8th, 2024, as staff will attend training with family court. Our 24/7 crisis hotline will still be available at (607) 756-6363. Thank you in advance for your understanding. This training allows our team to stay updated on…
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