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.
Claudette Colvin Project Reader Reaction by Phoebe Williams
The YW continues its year-long discussion series about the 2009 National Award-winning book, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, by Phillip Hoose. Today we hear from Phoebe Williams! Read more…
August 24, 2010
From the Streets to the Classrooms
On August 15, students from kindergarten to fifth grade at the YWCA-NYC After School Program at P.S. 188 joined the Coney Island Coalition Against Violence in its second annual March Against Violence. Read more…
August 24, 2010
90 Years Ago, a Hard-Fought Battle was Won
In the summer of 1920, women’s right to vote rested on the decision of one state — Tennessee. After much debate, Congress had narrowly passed the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the Tennessee General Assembly was one vote short of becoming the 36th state legislature to ratify. Read more…
August 18, 2010
Claudette Colvin Project Reader Reaction by Joni Jefferson
The YW continues its year-long discussion series about the 2009 National Award-winning book, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, by Phillip Hoose. Today we hear from Joni Jefferson! Read more…
August 16, 2010