Woman of Inspiration Lunch
Women of Inspiration Lunch April 29th, 2023 11am-1:30pm Location: Batavia Country Club 7909 Byron Rd, Batavia, NY 14020 Click here to buy tickets for the event! Nominations for the Women…
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RUN Until Their Voices Are Heard 5K 2022
Thank you all for an amazing event! We could not do it without your continued support! Visit http://hourglassworks.com/ for the race results! Get a look at our event through the…
RUN Until Their Voices Are Heard – Domestic Violence Awareness 5k
RUN until their voices are heard! Saturday, October 15th, 2022 8:30 AM Registration – 9:00 AM 5K Start Time Event will take place rain or shine. No Refunds. Course: Start/Finish…
2021 Annual Report
Our 2021 Annual Report is Now Up! Click Here to View the Full Annual Report
BEYOND the white echo chamber with Nanette D. Massey
The YWCA of Genesee County promotes and encourages you to look into these Sunday workshops Nanette Massey is providing. Stay tuned for an in-person workshop opportunity from her directly in…
Book Review: Becoming By Michelle Obama
The YWCA of Genesee County, in partnership with Batavia Community Schools, and the Richmond Memorial Library, will be hosting a book review of Becoming by Michelle Obama. We will have a…
Week Without Violence 2021 #WWV21
About Week Without Violence Week Without Violence is part of a global movement with YWCAs across the country and around the world to end violence against women and girls. At…
YWCAs of NYS Statement on Attorney General’s Report
YWCA of Genesee County Along with all the YWCA’s of NYS August 5th, 2021 YWCAs of NYS Statement on Attorney General’s Report Investigation Reveals Credibility to Allegations Against Governor Cuomo…
Happy Pride Month!!!
PRIDE 2021 Join us in supporting the LGBTQ+ Community during this weeks events here in Batavia! We will be at the Pride Parade and have a table @Dwyer Stadium during…
Join YWCA USA as They Host a Panel of Trailblazers
ABOUT THE EVENT Public health is — and always has been — central to racial justice work. In the virtual event, Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis on Thursday,…
Welcome Jennifer Blais
New Domestic Violence Outreach Coordinator! Jennifer Blais Domestic Violence Outreach Coordinator jblais@ywcagenesee.org My name is Jennifer Blais and I feel humbled by the opportunity to join the YWCA of…
Batavia Jaycees Labor Day 5K+ for the YWCA!
About this Event For the first time ever this event will be completely virtual this year! This will be an unprecedented event for the Jaycees and the YWCA, and it…
Women’s Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women. The amendment was first introduced in 1878. In 1971,…
Welcome Christina Dadey
New Domestic Violence Counselor Christina Dadey YWCA of Genesee County Domestic Violence Counselor 585-343-5808 ext.26 cdadey@ywcagenesee.org Hi! My name is Christina Dadey, I am a Licensed Master’s Level Social Worker.…
GLOW Women Rise and the YWCA of Genesee County for an anti-racism workshop
Anti-racism workshop and book discussion by GLOW Women Rise/YWCA of Genesee County Join GLOW Women Rise and the YWCA of Genesee for a facilitated reading & book discussion of the…
Announcing the YWCA’s Mall Without Walls
The YWCA of Genesee County is proud to announce their first YWCA Mall Without Walls! We developed the idea after we had to cancel our annual YWCA Spring Fest, which…
Press Release
YWCA Statement on the Death of George Floyd We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of George Floyd, and to the larger Minneapolis and St. Paul community.…
#Giving Tuesday Now
May 5th is #GivingTuesdayNow, a day to help support nonprofits providing critical, life-saving needs during the #COVID19 crisis. YWCAs across the country are providing essential needs such as emergency housing for survivors of…
Spring Fest 2020!- Cancelled
FREE ADMISSION! Enjoy Food Trucks, Entertainment, Bounce Houses, Train Ride, Pony Rides, Exotic Petting Zoo, MUCH, MUCH MORE! OVER 100 VENDORS!
Domestic Violence Services During Quarantine
Quarantining, social distancing and isolation during this uncertain time with COVID-19 with abusers.
How to make being home right now a little easier…
During this time of uncertainty children are picking up on our fears and stress.
#Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, make a donation to join us in our mission to eliminate racism, empower women,and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
National Black History Month 2020
During National Black History Month, we honor the extraordinary contributions made by African Americans throughout the history of our country.
Woman of the Month : Frances G. Francis
As we embark on the celebration of our 110-year anniversary – we do so with profound pride! Our yearlong celebration will begin by paying tribute to our founder and first president of the Batavia YWCA, Frances G. Francis.
New Domestic Violence Services Counselor
I am very excited to be joining this community, and have been looking forward to introducing myself to you.
Disarming Domestic Abusers
CSGV is committed to drafting, passing, and implementing policies that remove domestic abusers’ access to firearms. Click the link to find out more.
Capitol Hill Call in Day
This Capitol Hill Call-In Day, we invite you to engage your Members of Congress. Click the link below to find out who your representative is. It can be intimidating if you’ve never done it before, so here are some helpful hints:
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women #MMIW
“A Call to Remember our Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls”
Thank You to the Women of Sewing With a Purpose
We would like to recognize some amazing women who have put together some wonderful gifts to give our Domestic Violence Clients.
Join Millie at Books Sandwiched In
Millie Tomidy-Pepper will be a guest speaker at The Books Sandwiched In event on October 2nd. She will be reviewing a book by Melinda Gates called The Moment Of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World.
11th Annual Black Women’s Roundtable
Influence of Black women’s leadership in philanthropy, civic engagement, and political power building.
Restoring Dignity
Watch our newest video to learn more about how we at YWCA are doing the work of restoring dignity.
YWCA’s Night at the Races
Join Us for a Fun Evening and a Dinner Buffet that Includes: Carved Angus Beef, Carved Turkey, Shrimp, Sides, Salads & Dessert!
NEW WORKPLACE HARASSMENT PROTECTIONS
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.6577/A.8421) to enact sweeping new workplace harassment protections, fulfilling a key component of Governor Cuomo’s 2019 Women’s Justice Agenda.
#FundChildCare CCDBG Funding
Call to action to support the recently voted increase funding to the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG)
My Sister’s Closet
Come Shop with us! We are located at 301 North Street Batavia, NY 14020. Monday Through Friday 10 AM – 5 PM and Saturdays 10 AM – 1 PM
Message from the Executive Director
Dear Friends, It was an exceptional honor for the YWCA of Genesee County to be awarded Agency of the Year by the United Way in June of 2019. From a…
YWCA Capital Hill Day in Washington
Millie Tomidy-Pepper will be a guest speaker at The Books Sandwiched In event on October 2nd. She will be reviewing a book by Melinda Gates called The Moment Of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World.
We Stand Against Gun Violence
Today, our prayers and support are with the people of El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
Letter to the Editor
I want to update you on the status of the agency. First and foremost, we are open!
Thank You – Help Rebuild the YWCA Fundraiser
The YWCA of Genesee County would like to express our sincere appreciation to the community