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Going Above and Beyond

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JawnAnthony Bramble OST Director OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) nurtures the social development and academic success of youth, providing them with a safe and enriching environment outside of school and home. This free after-school program serves elementary and middle school students in 6 program sites across Central Harlem, Carroll Gardens, Coney Island and Brownsville, Brooklyn. OST students […]

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Taryn Delanie Smith

Events

Crowned Miss New York in 2022, Taryn Delanie Smith was first runner-up in the Miss America contest this past December. On TikTok, the popular content creator commands an impressive following of more than 741,000. Smith studied Communication Arts and French Language at Saint John’s University. She is a Cum Laude Graduate in Bachelors of Science […]

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A Letter from Alba Rodriguez

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Dear Friends, They say time flies when you’re having fun. After a whirlwind month as the CEO of the YWCA of the City of New York, I can honestly attest to that statement’s veracity. From meeting with longtime funders to attending my first YW-NYC event, the depth of warmth and camaraderie I have felt is […]

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YWCA Announces New CEO Alba Rodriguez

Press & News, Press Room

The YWCA of the City of New York (YWCA-NYC), the nation’s very first YWCA association, is pleased to announce the confirmation of Alba Rodriguez as CEO. Alba will lead the organization in its mission to eliminate racism by empowering New York City’s young women, boys, and gender non-conforming youth. In announcing this decision, YWCA-NYC Board […]

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Statement Post Chauvin Verdict to YWCA NYC Community

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Photo credit: Jéan Béller Dear YWCA NYC Community, We write to you in the wake of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The videos and testimony re-opened painful wounds from a year ago when George Floyd was murdered. While it is a relief that accountability has been established in this case, it also serves as a […]

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YWCA NYC Receives MacKenzie Scott Donation

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EXCITING NEWS: Largest Private Donation to YWCA NYC! December 18, 2020 The YWCA of the City of New York is excited to amount that it has received $3 million unrestricted donation from entrepreneur, author, advocate and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This gift is the largest private donation in the 162-year history of the YWCA NYC and […]

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