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Lisa's Journey to Empowerment
Lisa's Journey to Empowerment

Mission Moment - July 2024: Lisa has discovered that sobriety empowers her to make positive, self-directed choices. She's found a wealth of support available simply by asking for it.

Foodlink - they make us feel good!
Foodlink - they make us feel good!

Kevin and Ashley volunteer for Foodlink’s Curbside Market, welcoming residents with their smiles every Thursday.

Herb-tastic makeover by Scouts BSA
Herb-tastic makeover by Scouts BSA

Reid and his fellow scouts from Troop 750 took on the exciting challenge of rebuilding YWCA’s raised beds as part of Reid’s Eagle Scout project.

Big cheers for a night of baseball fun!
Big cheers for a night of baseball fun!

YWCA residents enjoyed a special evening at Innovation Field last week. Your commitment to our community shines as bright as the stadium lights!

His Branches - Telehealth Partner
His Branches - Telehealth Partner

How exciting to be visited by the His Branches Community Health Center team! They shared how their Telehealth program will assist with the mental and medical health needs of the individuals and families served by YWCA.

Celebrating 2024 Equity through Development Graduates
Celebrating 2024 Equity through Development Graduates

It was such an honor to celebrate our 2024 Cohort of Equity through Development who graduated in May.

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Special Guest, Empowering Women Luncheon
Special Guest, Empowering Women Luncheon

A true trailblazer in the world of sports, Nicole Lynn was the first Black woman to represent top NFL Agency, PlayersRep and one of the youngest female sports agents in the industry.

Leida Martinez-Santini Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Leida Martinez-Santini Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Rochester Business Journal and the Rochester Chapter of Financial Executives International have selected Leida Martinez-Santini, Vice President of Finance, YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County as a Financial Leaders 2024 honoree in the lifetime achievement category.

YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County Receives $4.1 Million Award for Emergency Shelter Renovations
YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County Receives $4.1 Million Award for Emergency Shelter Renovations

YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County has received $4.1 million in funding from the Homeless Housing Assistance Program to renovate a brand new emergency shelter for the community, named Persimmon Place.

$200,000 Investment by KeyBank to Help YWCA Expand Options for Homeless Families in Rochester, NY
$200,000 Investment by KeyBank to Help YWCA Expand Options for Homeless Families in Rochester, NY

Rochester has very few shelters that can accommodate families in Monroe County as licensing requirements prohibit cohabitating singles with families. Funding from KeyBank will help YWCA as it renovates a facility on Ardmore Street in Rochester that will house a licensed homeless shelter allowing homeless women and their families to stay together while seeking a more permanent housing solution.

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2024 - 2025 Fiscal Year | YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County

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Introducing YWROC ~ Mission Matters
Quarterly Newsletters
Introducing YWROC ~ Mission Matters
Quarterly Newsletters

We are delighted to introduce our new quarterly newsletter: YWROC ~ Mission Matters. The name reflects the essence of our shared commitment to community, and the core of our work.

Quarterly Newsletters