Three Chautauqua County organizations are receiving a total $1.52 million for afterschool programs. The State grants were awarded by the State Office of Children and Family Services through the Learning and Enrichment Afterschool Program Supports … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 56 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month
YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region. On this episode, the hosts speak about Domestic Violence … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Jamestown-Jamestown Justice Coalition Homeless Conversation – September 12, 2024
The YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition co-sponsored a conversation on the unhoused on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Holding LatinX & Hispanic Heritage Festival September 21
The YWCA Jamestown is holding a LatinX and Hispanic Heritage Festival this Saturday. The event from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. will be held on West Fourth and North Main Streets by the YWCA building. The event will feature live music, food trucks, … [Read more...]
Homeless Conversation Set for Thursday, Sept. 12
A conversation on the unhoused will take place Thursday, September 12 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition are co-sponsoring the event that will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. JJC Coordinator … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Justin Hubbard – September 5, 2024
The Jamestown Justice Coalition and YWCA Jamestown are hosting a community conversation on the unhoused population population at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Thursday, September 12. JJC Coordinator Justin Hubbard tells us more. … [Read more...]
Britney McClain Joins YWCA Jamestown as Mission & Impact Coordinator
YWCA Jamestown has announced has joined the organization as their newest Mission and Impact Coordinator. In the position, McClain will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization to continue to ensure the mission of eliminating racism and … [Read more...]
Long-Term Solutions To Deal With Homelessness In The Works
Long-term solutions to deal with the homelessness issue in Chautauqua County are in the works. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc.'s Homeless Coalition held a community meeting Tuesday to discuss those solutions as well as provide an update on the … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Recipients Announced
The YWCA Jamestown has announced the 2024 Women of Achievement recipients. The Alliance for Nonprofit Resources said the awards recognize and honor women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer, and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and … [Read more...]
YWCA Executive Director Amanda Gesing To Be Speaker for Women in Networking Group
YWCA Jamestown Executive Director Amanda Gesing will be this month's Women In Networking speaker. The next WIN program will take place at noon on Thursday, May 9 at JCC. It will focus on the importance of diversity in the workplace, how to lead … [Read more...]
