YWCA of Rochester &
Monroe County
175 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
585-546-5820
Fax: 585-546-1077
News & Events
YWCA Community Advisory Council
The YWCA's Community Advisory Council met on March 19, 2008 to discuss Young Women and Violence. Read More...
Update on the Adopt-A-Family and Holiday Drives
Thanks to All the Generous Donors Who Brought Joy to the Women and Families Served by the YWCA! Read More...
News ArchiveHelping Women and Families
The YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County has been a beacon of help and hope for local women and families since 1883. Today, our programs focus on providing support for pregnant and parenting teens and their babies, and on offering a continuum of housing for women in need of all ages and family situations.
Celebrating 125 Years of Service to Women and Girls
Please join us in celebrating 125 years of service to women and girls. A time to reminisce…A time to connect…Our past, our present, our future.
On Sunday May 18th, from 2:00-4:00PM, join the YWCA for a special Anniversary Reception. Reservations are required - please call Debbie Kenney, Assistant Director of Development at (585) 368-2261 if you would like to attend.
Enjoy a gallery of photos and memories from our rich history. Sample birthday cakes from the best bakeries in town. Bid on beautiful art in our Women Artists Helping Women silent auction.
The YWCA is pleased to have NYS Senator Jim Alesi as a supporter of its 125th commemoration. He has been a longtime friend of the YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County. Over the years, Senator Alesi has secured $100,000 for the YWCA, including a recent grant which will help support the YWCA as it celebrates its 125th Anniversary. The Senator is a firm believer that the YWCA provides an invaluable service to young women and children in our community. Our thanks to Senator Alesi for his continued support of the YWCA.
We would also like to extend our thanks to the following contributors who made the Women Artists Helping Women Silent Auction possible: Beverly Barker Hettig, Hiko Battey, Janis Baylis, Charlotte Bernard, Lynette Blake, Carol Bohan, Jamie Columbus, Liz Durand, Lynne Feldman, Lisa Hamlin, June Harris, Sharon Jeter, Mary Kay Holterman, Evelyn Kitson, Meredith Mallwitz, Janet Mirsky, April Laragy Stein, Bing Thayer, Nancy Rupp, Pat Tribastone, and Connie Welch.
For more information on this event or to view the Women Artists Helping Women silent auction items, please visit the Events Link above.
Share Your Stories With Us!
When the YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County opened its doors in 1883, it provided young women a safe place to stay in the city. While programs have changed over time, the YWCA has remained committed to improving the lives of women and girls.
The YWCA is seeking stories from those whose lives the organization has touched. Have a story to share? Give us a call at (585) 368-2260 or click Contact Us below.