Program areas at YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester and Its Affiliates
Health and wellness:our commitment to health and safety is unmatched. We offer robust swimming, gymnastics, and fitness classes and activities for all ages and abilities. These programs include safety-related classes, such as lifeguard training and recreation and fitness classes for individuals with developmental disabilities. We also provide respite for caretakers through our day programs. Our encore plus program provides under-insured women with breast cancer education and mammograms, and over 4,000 women received education through our outreach. The Ywca manages childrens' centers at the White Plains courthouse, offering child care for parents who have matters before the court. The Ywca also runs a supervised visit/safe exchange program for children going between custodial and non-custodial parents. Over 3,800 have been served between these court-related programs. These programs were offered on a limited basis during the pandemic.
Racial justice & civil rights:our commitment to racial justice and civil rights runs deep. We recently launched the Westchester center for racial equity, a dedicated space for advancing racial equity in Westchester county. Through a range of racial equity workshops and organizational development services, we help leaders and organizations create the necessary shift to become more anti-racist workplaces. We also sponsor book club events and courageous conversations series to continue the conversation.
Women and girls empowerment:at the Ywca, we also prioritize women and girls' empowerment. We offer a nationally accredited early education program for approximately 350 children, before and after-school care for elementary-age students, and remote learning options for those affected by school shutdowns.we operated a summer day camp on a reduced basis for children age preschool through high school with activities that include art, theater, swim and gymnastics. Our girls empowered through meaningful support program provides leadership development, academic assistance, mentoring, and stem-related projects for african-american and latina girls attending White Plains schools. We also offer y-leaders that provides leadership development workshops to young women, and economic empowerment,that provides digital skills workshops to women.
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