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At YWCA, our mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. So every day we get up and do the work. But we don’t do it alone. Our power comes from the almost 3,000 members of our community that we serve annually. And, it comes from YOU, our bold, passionate supporters who are equally committed…

We get by with a little help from our friends!   Photo on left: Mentor Braedon with Tallon and Asher picking blueberries, Aug 2020 Photo on right: Boomer Nation group exercise class, Sep 2020 Show Your Love for YWCA… Donate to the Annual Giving Campaign! Make your 2020 gift before December 31. At YWCA, our…

For the health and safety of staff, members, and people we serve in the community, we are canceling the Harvest Dinner, Holiday Open House, Cookie Extravaganza, and Angel Tree activities this year. But YOU can still make a difference in the lives of the families who usually benefit from these events by donating to the…

2020 No-Bake Cookie Holiday Cookie Extravaganza Proceeds benefit the Child Care program and support enrichment activities.     For the past 30+ years, dozens of members and supporters have baked trayfuls of delicious homemade cookies that volunteers then package into festively wrapped plates for the Child Care program to sell as a fundraiser. Unfortunately, this…

Make the Holidays Merry and Bright! Donate to the Mentoring program to support Thanksgiving meals and holiday gifts. In a normal year, Bridges for Kids, a service of our Mentoring program, feeds over 70 families a Thanksgiving meal at our annual Harvest Dinner and helps families provide holiday gifts to over 150 children. Covid-19 presents…

The YWCA will be open Monday – Wednesday from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. We will be CLOSED Thursday – Sunday and reopening Monday, November 30 at 7:00 am. Health & Fitness Schedules: The Weight Room is open Monday – Wednesday from  7:30 am – 6:00 pm.         Pickleball will be offered…

Donate Blood this Thursday at the YWCA. 1pm – 5pm Appointments are needed. Schedule online or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Donate online or mail a check postmarked today. Click for details on giving through the Cortland Community Foundation so YWCA Cortland has a chance to win $10,000. We get by with a little help from our friends!   Photo on left: Mentor Braedon with Tallon and Asher picking blueberries, Aug 2020 Photo on right: Boomer Nation group…

We get by with a little help from our friends!   Photo on left: Mentor Braedon with Tallon and Asher picking blueberries, Aug 2020 Photo on right: Boomer Nation group exercise class, Sep 2020 Show Your Love for YWCA… Give for National Philanthropy Day! Make your donation count more by giving before November 16. Help…

  Afternoon Open Basketball  Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Time: 3:30-5:30 pm Cost: Members: $5  Non-Members:$7  Reservations are not needed.     Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, YWCA Cortland will need to alter programming at times to comply with New York State guidelines as they evolve and to ensure the health and safety of…