Early
Learning
Centers
High-quality nurturing and learning environments for young children.
Elementary
School
Programs
Cultural, physical and academic enrichment for elementary school children.
High
School
Programs
Programs designed to empower teenagers in their academics, career and life.
Women's
Empowerment
Network
Educational services to help women achieve personal, professional and economic success.
Marina Sanchez: Survival Artist
It is generally believed that people are defined by their experiences; what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Many of the women who participate in the YWCA-NYC Women’s Empowerment Network (WEN) can attest to this expression. Read more…
July 19, 2010
Behind the Scenes with Civic Corps Volunteer Alyssa Jones: Jesse D. Veluya
Did you ever have a feeling that you were the polar opposite of somebody that you didn’t actually know? I have to admit that I would fall victim to this until my quite pleasant conversation with Jesse D. Veluya, accountant for the YWCA-NYC. Read more…
July 15, 2010
KPMG’s Network of Women Honor the YW’s WEN Graduates
On Thursday, July 1, the latest class of the YWCA-NYC Women’s Empowerment Network (WEN) celebrated their graduation. Sponsored by KPMG’s KNOW, the event was highlighted by remarks from the graduates and their KPMG mentors as well as a live performance by KPMG employee Daketa Stevenson-Scott singing the perfectly messaged Superwoman by Alicia Keys. Read more…
July 8, 2010
Sean Baucom Performs Spoken Word at Soirée
On Thursday, June 24, the attendees of the YWCA-NYC Sixth Annual Summer Soirée were treated to a powerful spoken-word performance by Sean Baucom, student at the YW’s After School Program at Independence High School in Hell’s Kitchen. Read more…
July 6, 2010