The YWCA Jamestown is receiving a $600,000 grant from the Department of Justice. The funding is through the DOJ's Office of Violence Against Women and is part of the Department's Justice for Families Program. Executive Director Amanda Gesing … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Hosts Largest Women of Achievement Celebration In Organization’s History
The YWCA Jamestown recently hosted its largest Women of Achievement Celebration in the organization's 25 year history. Over 120 community members attended the celebration on August 24 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. The 2023 Women of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement Recipients Announced
The YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement recipients have been announced. The annual event recognizes and honors women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and inclusion and promote the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation to Vote on Funding Non-Profit Requests in July
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will vote in July on awarding $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Program funds. Nine organizations have requested a total of $2,756,457 toward$43,462,532 in project costs. Council President and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 30 – YWCA Jamestown Women Of Achievement
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 Y's staff welcomes past recipients of the … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Seeking Nominations for Women of Achievement Awards
The YWCA Jamestown is seeking nominations for its annual Women of Achievement Awards. Women of Achievement Awards are presented to women in the community who demonstrate a commitment to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown’s Alize Scott-Nowell Chosen as 2023 Jamestown Community College Commencement Speaker
Jamestown Community College has chosen YWCA Jamestown's Social Justice and Racial Equity Director Alizé Scott-Nowell as its 2023 Commencement Speaker Scott-Nowell is also an adjunct professor at JCC as well as a graduate of the college with an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 27 – Child Abuse
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 talk about child abuse. The … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown to Hold Racial Justice Summit
The YWCA Jamestown will hold its first annual Racial Justice Summit on Tuesday, April 25. The one-day conference will take place at the DoubleTree Inn in downtown Jamestown. It will feature "The Diversity Gap" author and founder Bethaney … [Read more...]
