Janine Phillips | YWCA MV Support Group Coordinator “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me.” How many of us memorized that singsong when we were children, using it as a shield against bullies? As a result, we grew up pretending that harmful words levelled at us are the norm,… Continue Reading Time to Weed the Garden of Your Vocabulary
Janine Phillips | YWCA MV Support Group Coordinator With 2023 in full swing, now is the perfect time to take a deep breath and reassess our lives. Spring has officially arrived (although Mohawk Valley weather might disagree with that!). Hopefully the brunt of winter snows has passed, and the days will continue to grow warmer… Continue Reading 2023: Your Year to Heal
Eight Local Women to be Honored at Salute Awards Ceremony in March UTICA, N.Y. (Feb. 10, 2023) – At their exclusive Reveal event yesterday, YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) announced the honorees for Salute to Outstanding Women 2023. Salute to Outstanding Women is a decades-long tradition at YWCA MV that honors local women for their… Continue Reading Salute to Outstanding Women 2023 Honorees Revealed!
Nomination Period Extended through December 16, 2022 UTICA, N.Y. (Dec. 7, 2022) – Nominations for YWCA Mohawk Valley’s (YWCA MV’s) Salute to Outstanding Women awards have been extended by one week and will now close on Friday, December 16. To make your nomination, visit ywcamv.org/Salute. “This is an exciting time of year for us, getting… Continue Reading Salute to Outstanding Women Nomination Deadline Extended!
YWCA Mohawk Valley Seeks to Honor Eight Local Women UTICA, N.Y. (Nov. 10, 2022) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) is seeking nominations for their 2023 Salute to Outstanding Women awards. Nominations for this year’s celebration must be submitted by Friday, December 9, 2022. To nominate an Outstanding Woman, visit ywcamv.org/Salute. Salute to Outstanding Women… Continue Reading Call for Nominations: Salute to Outstanding Women 2023
Partnership Dedicated to Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence UTICA, N.Y. (Nov. 1, 2022) – Kristin’s Fund is partnering with YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) by providing a $10,000 Emergency Fund to aid individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. The fund is dedicated to supporting clients in YWCA MV’s residential programs. “The idea for Kristin’s Emergency… Continue Reading Kristin’s Fund and YWCA Mohawk Valley Announce New Collaboration
Observing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month at YWCA Mohawk Valley Each October, everything at YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) turns purple. Not a new shade of orange for Halloween, not reds and yellows like the autumn leaves, but a vibrant, deliberate purple. Why? Purple is the official color for domestic violence awareness, and October is… Continue Reading On a Mission to Eradicate Domestic Violence in Our Community
Eight Local Women to be Honored at Salute Awards Ceremony in April UTICA, N.Y. (February 11, 2021) – At their exclusive Reveal event on February 10, YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) announced the honorees for Salute to Outstanding Women 2022. Salute to Outstanding Women is a decades-long tradition at YWCA MV that honors eight local… Continue Reading REVEAL 2022: YWCA MV Announces New Class of Outstanding Women
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. (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
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
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
Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Fundraiser by YWCA Mohawk Valley YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) and the Liberty Resources Help Restore Hope Center (LR HRHC) will share a collective donation of $8,242 raised by the Oneida Indian Nation through the October Purple Ribbon Campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All proceeds will benefit both agencies’ domestic… Continue Reading Oneida Indian Nation Donates $8,242 Raised by Purple Ribbon Campaign
YWCA Mohawk Valley Hosts Virtual Forum to Kick Off New Education Program YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) held a virtual forum October 29 to launch AMEND Together. AMEND Together is a primary prevention initiative dedicated to ending violence against women and girls by engaging men and boys to be a part of the solution. Developed… Continue Reading AMEND Together Launch Forum
Last Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we launched Steps to Stop Violence, a new awareness initiative as a partner to Take Back the Night (TBTN). We are excited to bring back this campaign for TBTN this year! Click here to pledge your steps for 2021! Together, we’re taking the steps to end domestic violence for good. COVID-19… Continue Reading A Look Back at Steps to Stop Violence 2020
Observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month During COVID-19 YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) held their annual Take Back the Night on Tuesday evening, October 20 as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Take Back the Night is a survivor-centered event dedicated to raising awareness, honoring the memory of loved-ones lost, and demonstrating solidarity with survivors. The… Continue Reading Take Back the Night Goes Virtual
Facebook Series published 10.12.20 – 10.16.20
By definition, a milestone is an indicator (physical or otherwise) set along a path to mark the distance to a particular destination. This year, we marked two significant milestones — 100 years since the passage of the 19th Amendment granting (some) women the right to vote and 55 years since the passage of the Voting… Continue Reading Set a Personal Milestone by Registering to Vote: Deadline Friday, October 9!
Facebook Series published 9.16.20 – 9.30.20
YWCA Mohawk Valley to Participate in National Voter Registration Day Agency Hosting Registration Drives on Tuesday, September 22 YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) will host two registration drives on Tuesday, September 22 in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. The first drive will be held in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Utica-Rome… Continue Reading Voter Registration Drives with YWCA MV
Annual Event to be Held in 2021 With concerns for the health and comfort of the community in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, YWCA MV has canceled Salute to Outstanding Women for 2020, originally rescheduled from spring to September 17. Salute will be held at noon on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Hart’s Hill Inn… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Reschedules Salute to Outstanding Women
How to Speak Up Against Discrimination in the Workplace By Megan Grams, Guest Blogger for YWCA Mohawk Valley Despite being criminalized across the country, discrimination still persists in American workplaces. A Vox report on workplace discrimination based on age, gender, race, and disability notes that while more than 100,000 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) cases are closed each… Continue Reading Guest Blog: How to Speak Up Against Discrimination in the Workplace
We at YWCA Mohawk Valley firmly oppose the decision to pass the changes to Title IX as proposed by the U.S. Department of Education. As a the only sexual violence crisis services provider in Herkimer and Oneida counties, we support New York State’s decision to file a lawsuit against the Department for its final actions.… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Opposition to Title IX Changes
June 15, 2020 – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) thanks the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and ProCure Hope for donating surgical masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our thanks go to both NNEDV and ProCure Hope for helping us to safely carry on all of our life-saving services during this time,” says YWCA… Continue Reading YWCA MV Thanks NNEDV & ProCure Hope for Mask Donation
COVID-19 has changed the way in which we operate this election year; however, it does not diminish the importance of civic engagement and exercising our right to vote, especially at this time. Below are important dates to remember regarding registration and absentee ballot voting in the 2020 primaries, as posted by the New York State… Continue Reading Voting During COVID-19
Digital Services Support 24-Hour Free and Confidential Crisis Hotline Utica, NY, June 1, 2020 – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) launched new digital crisis services for Herkimer and Oneida counties on Monday. The new digital services are texting abilities for the agency’s crisis hotlines and a secure chat interface through their website. “This is an… Continue Reading YWCA MV Launches Crisis Chat & Text Lines
Janine Phillips | YWCA MV Support Group Coordinator For many people, home is their haven and safe place as the world battles this international health crisis: Coronavirus, or COVID-19. But for many people, home is a battlefront of a different kind. Domestic violence doesn’t go away because we are facing a world-wide health pandemic. As… Continue Reading Staying Safe when Quarantined with an Abuser
Concern for our community’s health and safety has led us to make the difficult decision to close our offices to the public. Our crisis services will still be available through our 24-hour free and confidential hotlines. Oneida County | 315.797.7740 Herkimer County | 315.866.4120 We are closing our administrative offices over public health and… Continue Reading Crisis Services Still Available While YWCA MV Offices are Closed
In light of recent concerns surrounding COVID-19 and our concern for the health and safety of our community, we have decided to postpone our Salute to Outstanding Women awards ceremony and Salute Reveal reception until a date to be determined in either late summer or early fall. We want to be able to provide these… Continue Reading Salute Postponed
YWCA Mohawk Valley Mourns Passing of Elizabeth Hubbard Ovens YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) is deeply saddened by the passing of Elizabeth Hubbard Ovens. Ovens served as the Executive Director of YWCA MV from 1966 to 1982. During her 16 years leading the agency, Ovens developed programs that addressed the overall wellbeing of women and… Continue Reading Remembering Elizabeth Hubbard Ovens
YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) wishes to extend sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the agency’s Adopt-A-Family holiday program. “It’s wonderful to see the generosity of the community for this program every year,” says YWCA MV Development Director Sam Madderom. “Our thanks come not only from us at YWCA MV, but from all of… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Thanks Adopt-A-Family Donors
How to Be an Ally to a Person Going Through Relationship Violence By Meaghan Curley, Guest Blogger for YWCA Mohawk Valley Odds are, you or someone you know is or has been in an abusive relationship. Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence (IPV), is a devastating reality for people across the globe, at the… Continue Reading Guest Blog: How to Be an Ally to a Person Going Through Relationship Violence
For the first time in five years, YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) revealed a new addition to the Silent Witness Project: Cheri Saupp. In May 2018, Cheri Saupp lost her life at the hands of her boyfriend, just weeks before her 50th birthday. By adding her story to the Silent Witness Project, YWCA MV will… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Memorializes Local Domestic Violence Victim
A hearty thank you to The Tailor and the Cook for making YWCA MV their August Community Partner! We’re honored to have your support of our mission here in the Mohawk Valley. Each month, The Tailor and the Cook selects a local charity or organization to partner with with the goal to draw awareness to… Continue Reading The Tailor & The Cook August Community Partner