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We are working on a reopen strategy that meets New York State gym and fitness center guidelines. Until we reopen, check out our two outdoor fitness classes! YWCA Cortland’s leadership has been closely following reopen guidelines from Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward Plan as the State has released them. We are happy to announce that the Governor has given the green light…

New Board Members Elected at YWCA Cortland’s Virtual Annual Meeting Community Volunteers and Outgoing Board Members Also Recognized YWCA Cortland’s Board of Directors held its Annual Meeting on Monday, August 10 via Zoom videoconference. Voting members of the organization approved the proposed slate of nominees to the Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee. YWCA Cortland also…

Childhood Trauma as Influencers in Future Adult Domestic Violence Victimization Linda Glover, YWCA’s Aid to Victims of Violence Program Director, and Nancy Dickerson, LCSW, Family Health Network, are gathering data on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). They will use this data to draw relationships (or not) between particular ACEs and future domestic violence (DV) victimization. They will…

YWCA Cortland Closure Update    Per New York State, gyms to remain closed Health & Fitness Program Offers Two Outdoor Fitness Classes As New York State continues to reopen per Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward Plan, YWCA Cortland’s Leadership is closely following the guidelines as they become available. Gyms, including YWCA’s Health & Fitness program, have…

  Donations of the following supplies needed: Pencils/Pens Binders Notebooks Backpacks Paper Hand Sanitizers Crayons/Markers Paints Colored Pencils Tissues Scissors Wet Wipes Glue Bottles and Sticks Pencil Sharpeners Drop off supplies before September 1 in the marked box in the YWCA vestibule on Clayton Avenue. Do you need school supplies for your children? Download the…

Community Teed Off to Raise Funds for YWCA Programs Funds to Benefit Cortland County On Friday, August 7, 80 golfers on 20 teams teed off to support the crucial programs and services of YWCA Cortland, which include Aid to Victims of Violence, Child Care, Mentoring, and Health and Fitness. Many local businesses also showed a commitment to our mission…

YWCA Cortland’s Board of Directors will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom videoconference. Voting members of the organization will vote on the proposed slate of nominees to the Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee. YWCA Cortland, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting…

YWCA Cortland Closure Update Health & Fitness Program to Offer Two Outdoor Fitness Classes Starting July 27 Per Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward Plan, gyms are still not allowed to reopen; YWCA facility to remain closed to the public until further notice. As New York State continues to reopen per Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward Plan,…

Congratulations to the Here We Grow Universal Pre-Kindergarten class of 2020! We celebrated with a drive-up graduation ceremony. We are so proud of these little graduates and know they are off to a great start on their educations.  

YWCA Cortland Closure Update Health & Fitness Program and Facility to Remain Closed to the Public Until Further Notice Per Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward Plan, gyms are not allowed to reopen as part of Reopening New York’s Phase 4 on June 26 As New York State continues to reopen per Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward…