YWCA Brooklyn

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YWCA Brooklyn In 2015 there were over 20,000 visits to YWCA Brooklyn’s Social Justice Community Center.

Critical to YWCA Brooklyn’s social justice model is the dedication of its newly renovated,180,000 square foot downtown Brooklyn building in service to the community and specifically other grassroots organizations also serving women and girls in Brooklyn. Facing a rapidly gentrifying borough, YWCA Brooklyn recognizes that many nonprofits cannot pay the rising costs of rent and are, as a result, struggling to survive. Through YWCA Brooklyn funded subsidizes for both office and program space, these organizations are able, not only to survive, but also to expand the reach and impact of their services. YWCA Brooklyn is proud to currently house four other nonprofit organizations including Girls for Gender Equity, as well as to provide free event and meeting space to dozens of other nonprofits throughout Brooklyn.

We were honored to welcome Princeton University and Babson College for two unique info sessions on college planning, f...
10/20/2026

We were honored to welcome Princeton University and Babson College for two unique info sessions on college planning, from finding the right fit to taking the most important high school courses for your intended major.

Elysia Garza, the Assistant Dean of Admission at Princeton University and Sabrina Ramos, Assistant Director of Admission at Babson College talked about campus life, financial resources, and safety for all identities on campus. Many students attended this session, and were able to pose more specific questions during the Q&A portion - including about navigating nursing and pre-law pathways. Additionally we will we visit the Princeton campus in November so students can see and met with students and staff.

Partnerships like these help the YW LEADers make informed decisions for their futures. We value the opportunity to welcome universities to speak to young women and demystify the college experience.

Early voting begins this weekend. Do you have a plan?
10/19/2026

Early voting begins this weekend. Do you have a plan?

The services and supports we provide to survivors of domestic and sexual violence at YWCA Brooklyn can be the lifeline t...
10/19/2026

The services and supports we provide to survivors of domestic and sexual violence at YWCA Brooklyn can be the lifeline that starts the journey of healing – moving a victim to a survivor.

Right now, the federal funding that supports this work is in jeopardy. We need you, the members of our community, to come together to help us continue our work to provide safe, permanent homes for survivors . Join us today: https://www.ywcabklyn.org/donate

Without concrete measures to tackle wage inequity and longstanding structural barriers there will not be economic securi...
10/18/2026

Without concrete measures to tackle wage inequity and longstanding structural barriers there will not be economic security for so many New Yorkers. Hear the solutions from the NY panelists on 10/20! Register here: https://bit.ly/4yUm4jF

Register now for the free YWCA virtual Town Hall on October 20 at 3 p.m. ET and join a powerful conversation about one o...
10/17/2026

Register now for the free YWCA virtual Town Hall on October 20 at 3 p.m. ET and join a powerful conversation about one of the most urgent issues facing young people today. This year's theme, Rising Together: Centering Young Voices to End Gender-Based Violence, shines a light on the disproportionate impact of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, grooming, and exploitation on young people, and why their voices must be at the center of prevention, healing, and change. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vJ0e2yf-S6i6iPq6svmYEA #/registration

Every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, YWCA USA leads Week Without Violence, a national campaign that m...
10/14/2026

Every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, YWCA USA leads Week Without Violence, a national campaign that mobilizes communities to raise awareness, inspire action, and advance solutions to end gender-based violence. Join us, and YWCA's across the country, from October 19-23 as we draw attention to this important issue.

Save these dates and make a voting plan! Check in with friends and neighbors to make sure they have a plan to. Active pa...
10/13/2026

Save these dates and make a voting plan! Check in with friends and neighbors to make sure they have a plan to. Active participation and engagement in our voting system is how we voice our opinions and move forward on important issues in our communities!

Tune in at 1pm today!! Have you heard of the “pronatalist” movement? Join us in conversation with leading advocates to ...
10/13/2026

Tune in at 1pm today!! Have you heard of the “pronatalist” movement? Join us in conversation with leading advocates to unpack the landscape as well as explain its threats to New York. Register here: https://bit.ly/4yrH1lB

Abuse may look like constant criticism, manipulation, controlling access to money, online stalking, threatening messages...
10/12/2026

Abuse may look like constant criticism, manipulation, controlling access to money, online stalking, threatening messages, or sharing private images without consent. Not all abuse leaves visible bruises, but all abuse can have lasting impacts.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let's expand our understanding of abuse and help create communities built on respect, safety, and healthy relationships.

The traditions and practices of Indigenous nations are sacred to this land. This we honor the perspectives, teachings,...
10/12/2026

The traditions and practices of Indigenous nations are sacred to this land. This we honor the perspectives, teachings, and ongoing contributions of Native peoples and stand in solidarity against the continued legacy of discrimination, marginalization, and violence perpetuated against communities.

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Friday 9am - 5pm
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