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Girls Initiatives

The Girls Initiatives at the YW reflect our core belief that empowered girls become empowered women. Designed to inform, engage and inspire girls in New York City to become self- advocates, the goal of our Girls Initiatives is to...

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Your Dollars at Work: Your generosity is making a difference in the lives of women and their families. Thank you! $5,000 supports activities for 300 girls at the Potential to Power Girls Symposium. $2,500 supports 20 students visiting higher...

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Out-of-School-Time (OST) Programs

Cultural, physical and academic enrichment for elementary school children.

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High School and College Bound Initiatives

Programs designed to empower teenagers in their academics, career and life.

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