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