YWCA Mohawk Valley Held Event for Survivors of Sexual Violence and Child Abuse HERKIMER, N.Y. (May 2, 2023) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) held their biannual Take Back the Night on April 20 in observance of both Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM). YWCA MV’s efforts and initiatives during… Continue Reading Take Back the Night Held at Herkimer College
Agency Held Press Conference to Kick Off Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Prevention Month HERKIMER, N.Y. (April 4, 2023) – 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 and the operator of the Herkimer County Child Advocacy… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Observes April Awareness Month Causes
Funds to Sponsor AMEND Together UTICA, N.Y. (Feb. 9, 2023) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) was awarded $30,000 from UpMobility Foundation, Inc. to sponsor AMEND Together, a violence prevention and youth education program. “AMEND is all about working together to change the world for our young people,” says YWCA MV CEO Dianne Stancato. “UpMobility’s… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Granted $30,000 from UpMobility Foundation, Inc.
Award to Fund Domestic Violence Shelters UTICA, N.Y. (Jan. 17, 2023) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation to benefit the agency’s domestic violence shelters. In October, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation pledged $1 million in grants to 50 domestic violence shelters across the country… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Receives $20,000 Grant from Mary Kay Ash Foundation
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
YWCA Mohawk Valley Joins National YWCA USA Campaign UTICA, N.Y. (Oct. 11, 2022) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) will join YWCA USA and sister associations across the country in observing Week Without Violence, a signature campaign to raise awareness and engage action to end the broad spectrum of violence. For more than 20 years,… Continue Reading Week Without Violence: A Vision for the Future
YWCA Mohawk Valley Receives Award from M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund (MTPT) UTICA, N.Y. (Sept. 27, 2022) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) was awarded $30,000 by M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund (MTPT) to support the agency’s two domestic violence shelters. After granting a similar award in 2021, MTPT raised their gift amount… Continue Reading YWCA MV Thanks MTPT for $30,000 Award to Support Domestic Violence Shelter Programs
Funding to Support Clients Fleeing Domestic Violence UTICA, N.Y. (June 2, 2022) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) has been awarded $25,000 by the Utica National Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Utica National insurance Group. The funding will provide life-saving support for survivors fleeing domestic violence. “We are deeply grateful to the Utica… Continue Reading YWCA Mohawk Valley Awarded $25,000 Gift from Utica National Group Foundation
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
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
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
The Victims of Crime Act is in peril. VOCA provides essential funding for grants that support direct services for victims of crime, as well as sustaining service providers such as YWCA Mohawk Valley. VOCA grants are not taxpayer-funded. Instead, they are paid for out of the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), financed by fines and penalties… Continue Reading URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Call on Congress to Fix VOCA!
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
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
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
YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) held their 2020 annual meeting virtually on Thursday, June 25. CEO Dianne Stancato opened the meeting addressing the social unrest across the country and echoed national calls for racial justice and equality. “We’re on a mission and we’re here to do the work,” she said. “We’ve seen very little progress… Continue Reading YWCA MV Holds Virtual Annual Meeting, Welcomes New Board Members, Presents Oreatha Bowens Award
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
Updated Statement: May 30, 2020 Cities across the country are still reeling from the shockwaves following the death of George Floyd. We at YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) are glad to see that the offending officer has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, but know that is not enough. We call on the Minneapolis… Continue Reading UPDATED: YWCA MV Statement on George Floyd
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
From YWCA Mohawk Valley CEO Dianne Stancato We are devastated to learn of another apparent domestic violence related homicide in our hometown, the City of Utica. We have no words to describe the pain we share with our community at the news of this tragic loss of life. Our thoughts go out to the family… Continue Reading YWCA MV Responds to Murder-Suicide
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
New York lawmakers passed the Child Victims Act (CVA) earlier this year that will make it easier for adult survivors of child sexual abuse to seek justice. Signed into law on February 14, 2019, the CVA grants survivors a one-year period during which they can file a lawsuit against their abuser or negligent institution, regardless of… Continue Reading Child Victims Act Allows Survivors to File Lawsuit During Grace Period
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
According to YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV), local providers of domestic and sexual violence services, Sunday’s murder of 17-year-old Bianca Devins provides a glaring picture of the magnitude and devastating toll that intimate partner and gender-based violence can take. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 76% of women who are murdered by an… Continue Reading YWCA MV Responds to Weekend Homicide
YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) recognized longtime employee Gail Timmerman for her 16 years of dedication at the agency’s annual meeting yesterday. YWCA MV presents the Oreatha Bowens Award to a deserving employee who always goes above and beyond for the agency. Oreatha Bowens was a well-loved employee of YWCA MV who passed away in… Continue Reading Going Above and Beyond at YWCA Mohawk Valley: Annual Meeting 2019 Recap
On Thursday, March 7, YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) held Salute Reveal, an exclusive event to announce the official honorees for Salute to Outstanding Women. Salute is YWCA MV’s way of honoring women in Herkimer and Oneida counties for the contributions they’ve made to the Mohawk Valley community. Each year, women are nominated by the… Continue Reading Salute Reveal 2019
YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) held a press conference this morning reflecting on the agency’s reactions to recent statements made by Oneida County Executive Candidate Dave Gordon. On Monday, Gordon held a press conference to comment on the cause of his arrest in 2017. YWCA MV officials felt some of his comments should be addressed… Continue Reading YWCA MV Press Conference in Response to Statements by Dave Gordon
YWCA Mohawk Valley Addresses Concerns of Victim Blaming YWCA MV held a press conference this morning reflecting on the agency’s reactions to recent statements made by Oneida County Executive Candidate Dave Gordon. On Monday, Gordon held a press conference to comment on the cause of his arrest in 2017. YWCA MV officials felt some of… Continue Reading YWCA MV Press Conference Response to Gordon Comments
YWCA MV Joined Citizen’s Action, Forward Mohawk Valley, Others for 2019 Utica Women’s March YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) joined forces on Saturday with advocacy groups throughout the region to host the 2019 Women’s March in Utica. Hundreds of marchers braved the elements to show their support for the cause. “We all need to band together… Continue Reading #WomensWave 2019
On Sunday, December 16, a group of volunteers participated in Carry On!, a grassroots campaign to provide personal care and comfort items to women in YWCA Mohawk Valley’s (YWCA MV) domestic violence shelters. Carry On! started during the holiday season when two friends, now founders of the cause, sought a meaningful way to cut down… Continue Reading Carry On! Holiday Drive 2019
On Saturday, October 20, YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) raised over $10,000 at their 10th annual Reclaiming Freedom Celebration, a fundraiser dedicated to the domestic violence services they provide. Reclaiming Freedom Celebration is designed to celebrate survivors of domestic violence and their newly-found independence. The team at YWCA MV works diligently every day to help… Continue Reading Tenth Annual Reclaiming Freedom Celebration Raises Over $10,000