The YWCA of Genesee County is proud to announce the acquisition of the former PathStone Safe House in Orleans County, ensuring the continuation of critical services for survivors of domestic…
YWCA of Genesee County Announces Historic Move to New Community Center at 85 Main Street BATAVIA, NY — A new chapter is beginning for the YWCA of Genesee County—and for…
Nominations for Women of Inspiration Awards are open until March 16. Get your nominations in today! Women of Inspiration Awards 2026
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17Q3EAGwz8/ Empowerment Through the Lens Last month, local photographer Marcy Morgan, owner of Dixieland Images, approached the YWCA of Genesee County with a heartfelt idea — to create an empowerment…
NYS Lt. Gov. Delgado visited the YWCA on Tuesday afternoon after visiting Cornell Cooperative Extension in Batavia and Community Action in Orleans County. Delgado met with Executive Director Jamie Beedham-Rada…
Posted – Video News Service The YWCA held a family friendly Open House at their location at 301 North Street on Friday evening. Guided Tours of the YWCA programs were…
The YWCA of Genesee County held a Breakfast Panel at Main Street 56 Theater on Monday morning, to get the word out about systems of support and stories of survival…
Press release – Video News Service Batavia, NY – November 4, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Rapid Rehousing Program funding to the YWCA…
I bet you know an Inspiring Woman! A woman who makes her community a better place to live by going above and beyond for others. A woman who perseveres in…
Sip, Savor, and Celebrate at the YWCA Valentine’s Day Gala! Get ready to fall in love with our signature cocktails crafted especially for this romantic evening: Cupid’s Kiss A sweet…
Get Educated & Save A Life Other than your close friends and family who knows the most about you? Probably your hair stylist correct? It’s no secret that when we…
The First Annual Pageantry Gala promoting women’s empowerment after abuse. Statler Buffalo Saturday April 12th, 2025 6-10pm. Contestant Application Sponsor Application The Miss Alternative Buffalo Beauty Pageant is an organization…
March 29, 2025 we will honor five women in the categories of Education Leadership Inspiration Technology Entrepreneurship Stay tuned for more information
Join us for a night of romance and fun at the Valentine’s Day Gala! Hosted at the beautiful Batavia Downs Gaming, this in-person event is the perfect way to celebrate with…
Join Us For Girl’s Night Out Presented By Jagged Edges Salon! Get ready for a fun evening of pampering and relaxation with your girlfriends. Join us on Sat, Jan 18, 2025 at…
We are currently looking for vendors, food trucks, and organizations to participate in YWCA Fall Fest 2024, as well as sponsorships! Learn more in the documents below! Vendor Application Sponsorship…
The YWCA of Genesee County is pleased to welcome Jacquelyn (Jackie) Wheeler to our amazing team of staff. Jackie, who has hit the ground running, just started as the YWCA’s…
The LeRoy Moose Lodge graciously presented the YWCA of Genesee County with a $1,000 check from funds raised at their Oatka Fest booth. We are extremely grateful. The $1,000 will…
You’re Invited!! We are so excited for our community to gather and celebrate this much needed expansion and revitalization! See you all there! Click here for more information!
Click Here To Purchase Tickets Now: The YWCA of Genesee County is holding a Tailgate Raffle to support our many programs, including domestic violence, our new community food pantry and…
YWCA of Genesee County is excited to announce a $50,000 grant from the Garman Family Foundation, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, to add Crisis Counseling Services for…
Please take the time to read our June 2024 newsletter that provides updates on what we have been up to and important things to know for future reference! We are…
My Sisters Closet Go Fund Me Page The YWCA of Genesee County is known for its incredible work assisting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence and human…
The YWCA of Genesee County is partnering with FoodLink to provide a new Food Pantry to our services In the near future! We need help from the community to assess…
YWCA of Genesee County is growing! Executive Director, Jamie Rada, announces several new board members carefully chosen to meet the needs of the agency. “Our community has some incredible resources,…
In honor of Women’s History Month and our upcoming Women of Inspiration Awards, we are raffling off a beautiful collectors set of Inspiring Women Barbies. Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/…/b520c9d2-009d-49b0-ac17… All proceeds…
Join Keynote Speaker and Channel 10 News Anchor, Deanna Dewberry, along with the YWCA of Genesee County, as we celebrate three outstanding local women who inspire, persevere in the face…
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Did You Know? Women’s History Month started…
Oprah Daily: Kathy Hochul on Domestic Violence and Guns By Ryan D’Agostino “My mother heard the screaming,” says Governor Kathy Hochul, sitting behind her large desk in her large office in the state…
Frances G. Francis lived during a time when women’s rights were exceedingly restricted; property ownership, voting and higher education are just a few things that were off limits. Frances wanted…
Join us April 28 as we celebrate Women of Inspiration from our community! Do you know an Inspiring Woman? A woman who makes her community a better place to live…
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! 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…
Our 2021 Annual Report is Now Up! Click Here to View the Full Annual Report
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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Quarantining, social distancing and isolation during this uncertain time with COVID-19 with abusers.
During this time of uncertainty children are picking up on our fears and stress.
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.
During National Black History Month, we honor the extraordinary contributions made by African Americans throughout the history of our country.
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.
I am very excited to be joining this community, and have been looking forward to introducing myself to you.
CSGV is committed to drafting, passing, and implementing policies that remove domestic abusers’ access to firearms. Click the link to find out more.
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:
“A Call to Remember our Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls”
We would like to recognize some amazing women who have put together some wonderful gifts to give our Domestic Violence Clients.
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.
Influence of Black women’s leadership in philanthropy, civic engagement, and political power building.
Watch our newest video to learn more about how we at YWCA are doing the work of restoring dignity.
Join Us for a Fun Evening and a Dinner Buffet that Includes: Carved Angus Beef, Carved Turkey, Shrimp, Sides, Salads & Dessert!
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.
Call to action to support the recently voted increase funding to the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG)
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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…
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.
Today, our prayers and support are with the people of El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
I want to update you on the status of the agency. First and foremost, we are open!
The YWCA of Genesee County would like to express our sincere appreciation to the community
