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URGENT: We need you now more than ever.
URGENT: We need you now more than ever.
Faith Phelps
Faith Phelps

I’m grateful for the program’s vision and its role in shaping a more inclusive and impactful future in the fundraising sector. – Faith Phelps, 2024 Cohort 

Cheryl Snead
Cheryl Snead

This program prepared me to approach fundraising with confidence and purpose. – Cheryl Snead, 2024 Cohort

Finding Strength in New Beginnings: A Journey to Empowerment and Hope
Finding Strength in New Beginnings: A Journey to Empowerment and Hope

Mission Moment - December 2024

Kris’s journey is a powerful story of empowerment and resilience. After years of uncertainty—moving between family and friends and battling anxiety—she found the strength to transform her life.

Tia Moore
Tia Moore

For Tia, Equity Through Development offered the tools and support to turn challenges into opportunities and build confidence in her nonprofit career.

As Food Needs Multiply with the Holiday Season on the Horizon, Kinecta Federal Credit Union Supports Individuals and Families Served by YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County
As Food Needs Multiply with the Holiday Season on the Horizon, Kinecta Federal Credit Union Supports Individuals and Families Served by YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County

As Food Needs Multiply with the Holiday Season on the Horizon, Kinecta Federal Credit Union Supports Individuals and Families Served by YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County.

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As Food Needs Multiply with the Holiday Season on the Horizon, Kinecta Federal Credit Union Supports Individuals and Families Served by YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County
As Food Needs Multiply with the Holiday Season on the Horizon, Kinecta Federal Credit Union Supports Individuals and Families Served by YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County

As Food Needs Multiply with the Holiday Season on the Horizon, Kinecta Federal Credit Union Supports Individuals and Families Served by YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County.

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE TAKES ACTION TO ADDRESS CHILDCARE CRISIS, SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE TAKES ACTION TO ADDRESS CHILDCARE CRISIS, SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES

Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County and the Children’s Agenda to announce legislation he supports to ensure quality, affordable childcare is accessible for all working families.

YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County Announces 2:1 Match Partnership with Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation for Empowering Women’s Luncheon
YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County Announces 2:1 Match Partnership with Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation for Empowering Women’s Luncheon

YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County Announces 2:1 Match Partnership with Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation for Empowering Women’s Luncheon.

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.

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

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YWROC ~ Mission Matters | Fall Edition
Quarterly Newsletters
YWROC ~ Mission Matters | Fall Edition
Quarterly Newsletters

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we're excited to bring you the latest updates and mission stories to warm your heart this season. During this holiday season, we want to express our profound gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication.

Quarterly Newsletters
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
Fall 2024
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