YWCA of Rochester &
Monroe County
175 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
585-546-5820
Fax: 585-546-1077
News & Events
Help the Children of the YWCA Start the School Year Right
Help the children taking part in the YWCA’s Emergency Housing and other programs have the tools necessary to succeed in school. Read More...
Passport to Family Fun
We are thrilled to announce that the women and children of the YWCA will have the opportunity to explore the Strong National Museum of Play this summer thanks to ESL Federal Credit Union and their sponsorship of the museum’s ‘Passport to Family Fun’ program. We appreciate both ESL and the Museum’s ongoing commitment to give families in need the opportunity to take time to play together with their children while reinforcing the developmental benefits of hands-on learning activities. Read More...
News ArchiveRochester Women’s Giving Circle Awards Grant to Help Young Mothers Graduate
With 39 members, the Rochester Women’s Giving Circle Fund, a donor-advised fund at the Rochester Area Community Foundation, awards thousands in grants each year in support of programs that have a direct impact on the well-being of women and girls, including programs that are likely to help women and girls achieve economic independence. School-based programs, like the YWCA’s Young Parents Support Services, have been shown to be a critical success factor in improving academic achievement, which improves lifelong earnings potential.
School-based programs allow for the frequency of face-to-face contact essential for supporting young mothers’ social and emotional growth, for monitoring any health issues that may arise, and for helping teens build the support networks necessary to navigate the challenges of early parenting. School-based programs also allow case managers to go beyond scheduled appointments and activities and provide both formal and informal support. In the lunchroom, the halls, or in the classroom, YWCA case managers are a consistent, supportive presence in young mothers’ lives.