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 ArchiveWomen’s Foundation Grant Helps Teen Parents Find Careers
The Foundation has awarded the YWCA’s Young Parents School-to-Work program a $10,000 grant to provide intensive career support to pregnant or parenting teens on five City School campuses. The program offers career exploration and planning, as well as job-readiness skills, and culminates in an internship providing hands-on work experience.
The YWCA was the only agency funded by the Foundation’s Girls’ Grant-Making Committee in this grant cycle. The teens review grant applications, visit applicant sites, and select the agencies that will receive grants. The teens also work with the grantees throughout the year, gaining additional experience.