Giving the Gift of Happy Holiday Memories to Survivors of Domestic Violence UTICA, N.Y. (Nov. 9, 2021) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) is seeking gift givers for the holiday season who wish to participate in the agency’s Adopt-A-Family program. Each year, YWCA MV serves hundreds of individuals and families as they escape violence at… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Seeking Adopt-A-Family Gift Givers
Nomination Deadline: Friday, December 10, 2021 UTICA, N.Y. (Nov. 4, 2021) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) is seeking nominations for their 2022 Salute to Outstanding Women awards. Nominations for this year’s celebration are due to YWCA MV on Friday, December 10, 2021. Salute 2022 will celebrate women who work to make the Mohawk Valley… Continue Reading YWCA MV Calls for Nominees for Salute to Outstanding Women 2022
UTICA, N.Y. (Nov. 2, 2021) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) was awarded $25,000 by M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund (MTPT) at the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties in support of crucial crisis programming. All of the agency’s crisis services, including emergency shelter, are provided at no cost to the client. “The… Continue Reading YWCA MV Awarded $25,000 Grant by M&T Bank/Partners Trust Charitable Bank Fund
UTICA, N.Y. (Sept. 30, 2021) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) was joined by partners and elected officials this morning for a virtual press conference to mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed nationally every October. YWCA MV CEO Dianne Stancato discussed the significance of DVAM, the continued impact of COVID-19 on crisis… Continue Reading Virtual Kick-Off for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2021
YWCA MV Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Fundraiser Returns YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) will hold their annual Purple Ribbon Campaign throughout October for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. After minimizing the fundraiser in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, YWCA MV is opening participation to interested members of the community. Local businesses and organizations… Continue Reading YWCA MV Invites Local Businesses to Participate in Purple Ribbon Campaign
We are not and will not comment on any political action. We will solely address the impact of this situation on survivors across the state. UTICA, N.Y. (Aug. 4, 2021) – The New York State Attorney General’s findings regarding the investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo are deeply disturbing. Leaders must… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Statement on Attorney General’s Report
YWCA MV is proud to support the Mid Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corp. at this year’s Juneteenth celebration and African American Heritage Day. Learn more about the event here. This release is published on behalf of MUNPC. Utica’s Juneteenth Celebration to Take Place at Chancellor Park The Mid Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corp. (MUNPC) is once again… Continue Reading YWCA MV to Join MUNPC’s Juneteenth Celebration
In observance of the one-year commemoration of the death of George Floyd, we stand with YWCA USA, YWCA Minneapolis, and YWCA St. Paul, who have issued the following joint statement: As we observe the one-year commemoration of the death of George Floyd on May 25, we can be sure of one thing: the protests and… Continue Reading YWCA Statement on the One-Year Commemoration of George Floyd’s Death
Display Located at Herkimer County Child Advocacy Center HERKIMER, N.Y. (April 27, 2021) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) staff is raising awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month by displaying blue pinwheels at the Herkimer County Child Advocacy Center (CAC). “We want our pinwheels to spread hope for a bright future,” says Herkimer CAC… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Displays Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Agency to Host Fundraiser & Events for Multiple Campaigns in April UTICA, N.Y. (April 1, 2021) – April is nationally recognized as both Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. As local providers of sexual violence services and child advocacy services, YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) will host a number of virtual events… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Gears Up for Awareness Month
Eight Local Women to be Honored at April Awards Ceremony UTICA, N.Y. (March 25, 2021) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) premiered their virtual Reveal of the 2020-2021 Salute to Outstanding Women (Salute) honorees today, Thursday, March 25. Salute honors eight local women for their achievements and impact on the community. YWCA MV postponed both… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Hosts Virtual Salute to Outstanding Women Reveal
In July 2020, YWCA Mohawk Valley stood firmly against the unfair, unethical, and unacceptable changes to Title IX legislation as proposed by the Department of Education at the time. This week, we are grateful for the announcement that the new administration under President Biden will reverse these changes. When it was passed in 1972, Title… Continue Reading YWCA MV Thoughts on Planned Title IX Revisions
YWCA Mohawk Valley to Announce Salute Honorees Thursday UTICA, N.Y. (March 22, 2021) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) will host a virtual Reveal of the 2020-2021 Salute to Outstanding Women honorees this Thursday, March 25, at noon. Salute to Outstanding Women (Salute) honors eight local women for their achievements and impact on the community… Continue Reading Countdown to Salute to Outstanding Women Reveal!
CNY Community Invited to Take Part in YWCA Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) will join YWCA Greater Cleveland and dozens of YWCAs across the country in a 21 Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge. Each day, participants will be presented with activities such as reading an article, listening… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Joins National 21 Day Challenge
Awards Support Homeless Young Women, People Fleeing Domestic Violence YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) received two awards in the last quarter of 2020 through The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc. The first award of $20,000 supports New Horizons, serving homeless young women ages 18-24 with housing and wrap-around care. The second award… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Received over $30,000 in 2020 from The Women’s Fund
In light of the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO, YWCA USA released the following statement: “The scene that unfolded in our nation’s capital yesterday was a disgrace to our democracy and a bleak day for our nation. History will justifiably record the violent efforts… Continue Reading YWCA USA Statement on Events at the U.S. Capitol