YWCA NorthEastern NY

10/22/2026

Young people are disproportionately impacted by intimate partner violence, sexual assault, grooming, and exploitation, yet their voices are too often left out of the conversation.

During , we're creating space for youth leaders, survivors, and advocates to share their experiences and reimagine what prevention, justice, and healing can look like.

10/21/2026

44TH ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT AWARDS GALA - NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW - JAMES ADDISON GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD!

Do you know a community member whose mission has been to support, improve, or change their community for the better? Someone who is community role model who centers themselves and their work on the greater good, dedicated to implementing change in Schenectady and its surrounding areas? Nominate them for our James Addison Good Neighbor Award for our 44th Annual Empowerment Awards Gala on March 18th, 2027 at Rivers Casino Schenectady!

Nominations close on Sunday, November 8th. Submit yours today at https://www.ywca-neny.org/nominations/ 🏆

10/21/2026

TRIVIA NIGHT: MUSIC EDITION TO BENEFIT OUR HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM!

Get your holiday cheer in gear and get ready for a night of laughs and lyrics for our Music Trivia & Bingo on November 4th at Frog Alley Brewing's lower taproom with Tim Sokol of A Venue to benefit our Holiday Assistance Program!

Doors open at 5:30pm, trivia starts at 6:00pm. Get your team together and come spread some holiday cheer!

At YWCA NENY, we are dedicated to providing support and gifts to families in need during the holiday season. Our Holiday Assistance Program embodies our commitment to fostering a supportive community and ensuring that everyone can experience the joy of the holidays. In 2025, the holiday assistance program provided holiday cheer to 413 children and 188 adults. As we look ahead to 2026, our staff anticipates an even greater need, and we are eager to expand our efforts to support those in our community.

Register today at https://www.ywca-neny.org/trivia/

10/20/2026

The Things We Don’t See: A Closer Look at Intimate Partner Violence Empowerment Breakfast - Meet Our Panelists

We're honored to have Nishaea Richardson as a panelist! Nishaea is a financial wellness educator, consultant, and speaker and the founder of Wealth Phenom LLC. She helps individuals build healthier relationships with money through practical education focused on money mindset, money management, and intentional financial decision-making.

Through Wealth Phenom, Nishaea partners with nonprofits, educational institutions, community organizations, and employers to make conversations about money more approachable, realistic, and free from shame. Her work emphasizes financial awareness, healthy money behaviors, communication, and helping people make financial decisions that align with their values and the lives they want to build.

Nishaea brings a relatable, real-life perspective to financial wellness, creating space for honest conversations about money, relationships, boundaries, and the importance of maintaining financial agency.

Join YWCA NorthEastern NY on October 29th at The Edison Club in Rexford, NY from 9:00am - 11:30am for The Things We Don’t See: A Closer Look at Intimate Partner Violence, a meaningful morning of connection, conversation, and deeper understanding of the realities of intimate partner violence in our community.

Register today: https://www.ywca-neny.org/empowermentbreakfast

10/20/2026

On October 20, during , YWCA is proud to spotlight Watch You Rise, a powerful documentary exploring the lasting impact of sexual violence across generations.

Directed by filmmaker Isabella Grace Cohn, the film offers a raw, honest look at the experiences of young survivors, their families, and advocates, asking urgent questions about justice, systemic change, and safety.

Join us for a conversation with Isabella as we raise awareness of the realities of young people today: https://www.ywca.org/what-we-do/national-campaigns/week-without-violence-2026

10/19/2026

44TH ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT AWARDS GALA NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

Do you know an outstanding individual who has demonstrated extraordinary achievement in their career and/or community involvement in Schenectady, NY and the surrounding areas? Nominate them today for our annual Empowerment Awards Gala on March 18th, 2027 at 5:30pm at Rivers Casino Schenectady.

🏆 2027 Award Categories:

🧡 James Addison Good Neighbor Award - A community member whose mission has been to support, improve, or change their community for the better. A community role model who centers themselves and their work on the greater good, dedicated to implementing change.
🧡 Advocacy Award – A community member who demonstrates exemplary work in a capacity supporting the empowerment of women and/or the elimination of racism or a cause closely aligned.
🧡 Social Justice Award – A community member who demonstrates exemplary work in a capacity that promotes peace, justice, and freedom for all.
🧡 Katherine S. Rozendaal Volunteer Award – Celebrate a community member who has donated their time to make a tremendous impact.
🧡 Susan Rosenthal Woman in Business Award – A business leader who has demonstrated business success, supporting other businesswomen, and is living out their mission.
🧡 Empowerment Award – An outstanding individual who has used their work, time, and talent to lift others up to live their mission.
🧡 Youth Empowerment Award – An outstanding individual who has worked to support and/or advance young people in our community.
🧡 Health With Heart Award - A health professional who turns wellness into a lifeline for others, leading with compassion, grit, and a whole lot of heart.
🧡 Young Excellence Award - A young community member (21 and under) who everyone should watch out for as they are preparing to take over the world.

All entries due by Sunday, November 8th, 2026. Submit yours today at https://www.ywca-neny.org/nominations/ ✨

10/19/2026

This Week Without Violence, we're Rising Together: Centering Young Voices to End Gender-Based Violence.

Young people are disproportionately impacted by intimate partner violence, sexual assault, grooming, and exploitation, yet their voices are too often left out of conversations about prevention, healing, and change.

Join YWCA USA October 19-23 as we come together to listen, learn, advocate, and imagine a future free from violence.

10/19/2026

Thank you to The Daily Gazette of Schenectady for this amazing write-up and for showing up to support our community of survivors 💜

Take Back the Night, hosted by YWCA NorthEastern NY, emphasized young voices at its Thursday march through downtown Schenectady.

10/18/2026

Looking to make a long-term impact for YWCA NENY all year round? Look no further than our vibrant community of monthly donors dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, The 1888 Collective.

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.

Your recurring gift provides a stable foundation for YWCA to serve our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through domestic violence support services, affordable housing, early childhood education, economic empowerment, and more.

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/

10/17/2026

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we honor the strength of survivors working to heal.

Every day, YWCA Local Associations offer confidential, survivor-centered services that help individuals and families find safety, stability, and hope. But we can't do it alone.

This month, your gift can help ensure survivors have access to emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, and critical resources when they need them most.

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