YWCA NorthEastern NY

YWCA NorthEastern NY 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline:
518-374-3386

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YWCA NENY is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA achieves this mission through comprehensive domestic violence support services, racial equality initiatives, affordable housing, early learning education, and more.

It's back to school season, and it's more important than ever to make sure the youth in your life understands the import...
09/05/2026

It's back to school season, and it's more important than ever to make sure the youth in your life understands the importance of being in a healthy relationship, whether that be with a romantic partner or a friend.

By asking them simple and easy yet thought-provoking questions to alleviate any heaviness that can be brought on by conversations like this, asking what they consider to be a healthy relationship and how they know they're feeling respected in a relationship, amongst other important questions can help shape their future in an incredibly positive way.

YWCA NENY is committed to creating a safer and healthier world for all. Our Teen & Youth Programs help students work on building confidence and self-esteem, learn the signs of healthy vs unhealthy relationships, have discussions around mental health challenges, work on finding their voice, and promote self-discovery and expression.

For more information, please visit https://www.ywca-neny.org/teen-youth-programs/

SHOUT-OUT TO OUR AMAZING ADVOCACY TEAM!"Shout out to the YWCA NorthEastern NY for having advocates for DV survivors with...
09/04/2026

SHOUT-OUT TO OUR AMAZING ADVOCACY TEAM!

"Shout out to the YWCA NorthEastern NY for having advocates for DV survivors within the family court, child protective services, and inside the police station. Life changing and life saving."

Today, we're celebrating our wonderful, compassionate and dedicated Advocacy team.

Informed by our 137-year history and by the expertise of our nationwide network, YWCA is carrying on its long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our mission.

Our team helps our community members with family court, as police department advocates, and child protective services. They stand up, show up and give their all to helping make sure that those we serve are protected throughout some of the most difficult chapters of their lives.

Thank you so much for all you do and pushing our mission forward in everything you do. We appreciate you all so much!

You can find out more about all advocacy services at:
https://www.ywca-neny.org/advocacy/

Wait! Don't close those pop-ups yet!YWCA NorthEastern NY is SO excited to hold our inaugural Out Of Office Olympics Adul...
09/03/2026

Wait! Don't close those pop-ups yet!

YWCA NorthEastern NY is SO excited to hold our inaugural Out Of Office Olympics Adult Field Day, sponsored by Sunmark Credit Union, at Maalwyck Park in Glenville, NY from 12:00pm - 4:00pm on September 18th!

Does your team need a break from back-to-back meetings? Looking for a fun way to welcome new coworkers, strengthen your team, or simply remind everyone that work-life balance is actually a thing? Then come join us and our amazing community partners, vendors and teams for a day of 90's nostalgia... minus the dial up.

We've packed the afternoon with everything you loved about the 90's, including:

- Throwback 90s jams all afternoon
- Hilarious field day games and friendly competition
- Delicious eats from a variety of local food trucks
- An all-day Hydration Station stocked with non-alcoholic beverages
- Your first beverage from our friends at Frog Alley Brewing
- Prizes, laughs, and plenty of unforgettable moments

Your Registration Includes:

- Food from any (or all) of our featured food trucks
- Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages from the Hydration Station
- Your first drink from the Frog Alley Brewing beverage tent
- An afternoon of friendly competition, team-building, and 90s nostalgia

So get your dream team of 4 - 6 together to compete in the most fun-filled event you'll attend all year. Spectator passes also available!

There's still time to register! Learn more and sign up today at https://www.ywca-neny.org/adultfieldday/ ⚽

We'd like to extend a very special shoutout to our amazing community partners, Frog Alley Brewing!From graduation partie...
09/02/2026

We'd like to extend a very special shoutout to our amazing community partners, Frog Alley Brewing!

From graduation parties to fashion shows to trivia, comedy shows, staff appreciation events and so much more, Charley, Avery, JT and the whole team are wonderful, welcoming and always up for any idea we throw their way. We are so lucky to have them as a community partner and we can't wait to continue our partnership for years to come.

Thank you so much again to Frog Alley and their entire team!

Back to school season is here, and it is important that we have conversations with the young people in our lives to show...
09/01/2026

Back to school season is here, and it is important that we have conversations with the young people in our lives to show what a healthy relationship is and isn't.

Parents and caregivers play an incredibly important role in the lives of their young children. By showing young people the importance of honesty, respect and equity in romantic relationships, it can lead to them making healthy and responsible decisions in relationships and for their own safety, health and wellness.

While this can be considered a "heavy" topic, you don't have to dive right in to that heaviness. Ask them questions about school and their interests to get the discussion started. Conversation starters such as "how do you choose a friend?" or "do you think people in relationships should be equal?" as well as "how do you know you can trust someone?" and "what is the meanest thing someone can do to you?" can help start a productive discussion about what it means to be in a healthy relationship. The earlier you discuss these things with the youth around you, the healthier their relationships will be in the future. It is up to the adults in their lives to be their model for what successful relationships and healthy interactions will be like in the future.

YWCA NENY has a dedicated Teen & Youth Violence Prevention program, designed to create safe spaces for the youth in our community. The programs help students work on building confidence and self-esteem, learn the signs of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, have discussions around mental health challenges, work on finding their voice, and promote self-discovery and expression.

To learn more about our Teen & Youth Violence Prevention program, please visit: https://www.ywca-neny.org/teen-youth-programs/

Source: NYSCADV.org

BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS MONTH SPOTLIGHT: KHA & MEL'S COFFE + TEA ROOMKha & Mel's Coffee + Tea Room is the brick-and-mortar ...
08/31/2026

BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS MONTH SPOTLIGHT: KHA & MEL'S COFFE + TEA ROOM

Kha & Mel's Coffee + Tea Room is the brick-and-mortar realization and expansion of what co-owners Khalid Miller and Jamel Mosely built through their cold brew coffee business, Upstate's Cold Brew. With Upstate's Cold Brew, Kha and Mel created a loyal following through pop-ups, farmers' markets, wholesale accounts, and direct-to-customer sales across the country.

Kha & Mel's expands on that foundation, creating a physical space where the relationships, hospitality, and community that shaped Upstate’s Cold Brew can live every day. They're currently open seven days a week, with doors opening at 7 AM.

They have special lattes, refreshers, teas, and bakery items that are introduced every few weeks, along with exciting programming like their weekly DJ feature, Lunch Breaks on Thursdays from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

Come and visit Kha & Mel's Coffee + Tea Room inside of the Love Albany Center!

Contact & Location Info:

Love Albany Center
8 Kate St.
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 279-6073
[email protected]

Become part of a vibrant community of monthly donors dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. Monthly donat...
08/30/2026

Become part of a vibrant community of monthly donors dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women.

Monthly donations provide a predictable and reliable source of income for our agency, allowing us to plan and budget effectively for our programs and services. This consistency helps ensure the long-term sustainability of our mission. This consistent funding means we can invest in long-term initiatives and projects that have a deeper and more lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community. This could include expanding existing programs, launching new initiatives, or investing in staff training and development.

Make a difference today! Join the 1888 Collective and invest in a future of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all: https://www.ywca-neny.org/monthly-giving/

Since January 2026, we have had over 301 individual donors give to our mission work of eliminating racism, empowering wo...
08/29/2026

Since January 2026, we have had over 301 individual donors give to our mission work of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all through our domestic violence support services, affordable housing programs and accessible child care.

301 people believe in our mission and help us move forward to a more equitable and safe community.

301 people saw a cause bigger than themselves and chose to give to YWCA NorthEastern NY.

Help us add to this number of donors. We can't do this work without you.

Donate today: https://www.ywca-neny.org/donate/

BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS MONTH SPOTLIGHT: WALLACE TURNER LAWLevel up your legal choice with Wallace Turner Law, LLP for all ...
08/28/2026

BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS MONTH SPOTLIGHT: WALLACE TURNER LAW

Level up your legal choice with Wallace Turner Law, LLP for all your business, real estate and personal injury law, founded by Kimberley F. Wallace, Esq and Raysheea T. Turner, Esq. With strategically progressive, ethically sound, high-quality legal counsel, you know you're in good hands working with Wallace Turner. Their mission is simple: to help a broad range of clients achieve their highest goals, and provide legal guidance that’s both peerless, profound, and supportive in a uniquely personal way.

We were so lucky to honor Wallace Turner Law at our 41st Annual Empowerment Awards Gala in 2024. Their commitment to their clients and community is unmatched, and we are so grateful to be able to honor them again for !

Location & Contact Info:

134 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
518-400-0672
wallaceturnerlaw.com

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Do you know an amazing individual in business who strives to make our community a better place in everything they do? Make an early nomination for our 44th Annual Empowerment Awards Gala at https://www.ywca-neny.org/nominations/ 🧡

HAPPENING TOMORROW!Raise Some Dough at Panera Bread for YWCA NENY's mission work and programming at the 412 Balltown Roa...
08/27/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW!

Raise Some Dough at Panera Bread for YWCA NENY's mission work and programming at the 412 Balltown Road location in Schenectady on Friday, August 28th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm!

Use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the app, or at the order kiosk on this day and 25% of proceeds go back to YWCA, or show the flyer posted in this event to the cashier if ordering in person.

Click to get a reminder: https://www.facebook.com/events/926787646638114

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Schenectady, NY
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