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Free Girls Empowerment Workshop
Our Aid to Victims of Violence program is running a free 4-day workshop for girls ages 11-16 at Homer Center for the Arts, August 3-6. Participants will explore hands-on learning opportunities, learn about safety and healthy relationships, and build friendships along the way! Register at the YWCA by July 17.
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2026-27 Before & After School Enrollment
We’re so excited to get started with our 2026-2027 School-Age program enrollment!
Full-time enrollment: Opens July 13
Part-time enrollment: Opens July 20
All sites provide an afternoon snack, use of a large outdoor play area, personal safety programming, gym time (depending on school and time of year), various games, art materials, time for reading or homework, and just plain fun!
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New Tide & Tone Class
Check out our newest addition to the Pool Schedule, every Thursday from 9-10am! This is a medium-intensity class designed to strengthen the body using water resistance and stretching. It helps to improve balance, core strength, and overall muscle toning. Exercises will be taught in the shallow end of the pool and coordinated with and without equipment, noodles, and dumbbells.
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Volunteer with Aid to Victims of Violence
We are recruiting volunteers for the AVV Program to provide administrative and crisis hotline support as well as community outreach duties.
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Wellness Schedules for Summer 2026
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Upcoming Specialty Wellness Programs
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Learn how to use and store garden produce with freezing, canning, drying, fermenting, and pickling!
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Morning With the Poet Laureate
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Phil Asaph, Cortland’s first Poet Laureate, will be giving a poetry reading and writer’s talk followed by a Q&A session.
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Supportive and inclusive way to enjoy the many benefits of yoga without having to get down on the mat.
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Movement for the Whole Family!
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Homer Rec Learn to Swim Opens to Non-Residents
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Kids 5-15 can sign up for 4 weeks of swim lessons, 4 days a week, for just $50! Still free for Homer residents.
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LudoSport Lightsaber Combat
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Calling all Star Wars fans ages 12+! Learn this growing combat sport that uses light sabers. All levels of experience welcome!
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Weekly Wellness Offerings
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Beginner-friendly line dances that are broken down step-by-step. Great for memory and focus.
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A calming class where participants hold seated poses for extended periods of time and learn breathing techniques for stress reduction.
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A full-body class focused on strengthening, toning, flexibility, and balance to support everyday activities.
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A high-intensity class using only a mat to improve range of motion and overall mobility.
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A low-impact class using mats and balls to build core strength, improve posture, enhance flexibility,
and boost coordination.
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A dynamic fusion of barre and Pilates designed to sculpt, strengthen, and lengthen the entire body.
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Work in a rewarding and fulfilling environment!
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Rep Your YWCA
We heard you! You can now buy YWCA Cortland apparel from our new online store. We’re starting out simple for now with a design that highlights our mission but keep your eyes peeled for future apparel and accessory drops.
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Celebrate Your Special Events at the YWCA
With a variety of spaces available for rent, we can accommodate all types of events at competitive rates. Consider booking with us!
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Celebrate for a Cause
Invite your friends and family to celebrate your next big day in a meaningful way by creating a fundraiser on Facebook.
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Looking to Donate Items to AVV? Shop Our Wishlist
Feel free to order via the Wishlist or shop for needed items elsewhere and drop off your donation at the front desk at the main YWCA facility at 14 Clayton Ave.
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Get Emailed About Closures & Cancellations
Want to be notified of building closures, class cancellations, and other time-sensitive updates about YWCA programming?
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Updates from Friends of the YWCA
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We’ll be tabling at Cortland’s 2026 Community Pride Festival! Join us on July 11th at Court House Park from 10am-3pm.
Learn more >>
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Teach! Reach! Preach! with Indivisible Cortland County. A series of three days of events is being held as a tribute to John Lewis and his life’s passion, voting rights.
Learn more>>
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Child Development council is expanding their team! Applications are open for the following positions: Family Support Specialist, Community Support Specialist, and Mental Health Consultant.
Learn more>>
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Every first Monday of the month you can stop by the YWCA Osborn Room from 10:00 – 1:00 pm to speak with representatives from Senator Lea Webb’s office.
Learn more >>
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Leave Your Legacy
We’ve been serving the changing needs of the Cortland community since 1914, and with your support through our 1914 Legacy Society Planned Giving Program, we can continue working to improve the lives of girls and women for years to come. Please remember us in your wills and trusts, or give now via IRAs and DAFs!
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Join Our Board
Be a part of a sisterhood of up to 30 intrepid women who work to advance the mission of the YWCA. Board meetings are held the second Monday of the month at 6 pm via Zoom, with one meeting quarterly taking place in person at the YWCA at 14 Clayton Avenue, Cortland, NY.
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Become a Member
Gain access to a wide array of programs including health & fitness, youth programming, and child care while supporting our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
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Make a Donation
Your contributions help provide vital programs that are changing lives every day in the community. We understand the importance of having confidence that your gift is going to what matters to you most.
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Aid to Victims of Violence
24/7 Crisis Hotline | 607-756-6363
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2026 YWCA Cortland Partners
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We’re so thankful for all of our partners’ dedication to helping us achieve our mission!
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A Message From YWCA Cortland Executive Director, Kelly Tobin
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As a member of the YWCA Cortland, you join efforts to eliminate racism and empower women, children, and families. You add your voice to a diverse and powerful sisterhood of 25 million women in 120 countries worldwide. We strive to create opportunities for women’s growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Thank you for supporting the YWCA! We’re glad you’re here.
Kelly Tobin
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