According to Futures Without Violence, financial abuse among teens falls into three broad categories: economic sabotage; financial control; and financial exploitation. Continue Reading →
Mary Lee Kiernan
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YWCA Greenwich’s Annual Candlelight Vigil Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
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In Greenwich domestic violence remains the number one violent crime reported to Greenwich Police, with over 200 investigations annually. This reflects only the incidents which are reported. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, candlelight vigil, David Lovegreen, domestic violence, Harmony Project, Jessie DiMuzio, Jill Blomberg, Mary Lee Kiernan
Inaugural Young Women’s Initiative at YWCA Greenwich: Seizing Opportunities, Advocating for Women
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“We have to support each other because we don’t know when someone is experiencing that imposter syndrome.” – State Senator Patricia Billie Miller
“Be your own amazing fabulous self. You have so many gifts to offer. Know that.” – Patricia Russo, director of The Campaign School at Yale University
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Filed under: Around Town, Mary Lee Kiernan, Patricia Billie Miller, Patti Russo, Young Women’s Initiative, YWCA Greenwich
Giving Hope: Biggest Crowd Yet at YWCA Greenwich’s Stand Against Racism Event
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The annual event featured presentations of the 2024 YWCA Greenwich Gender and Racial Justice Scholarship Awards to local high school students: Zara Haque, Ila David, Sophia Sigro, Geronimo Diaz Lopez and Ceanna Hidalgo. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Ceanna Hidalgo, Dr. Ann Carabillo, Geronimo Diaz Lopez, Ila David, Mary Lee Kiernan, Simone Quartey
Recognize and Recommit During Women’s History Month
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“Organizations such as YWCAs, institutions and businesses everywhere need to name and eradicate gender bias, particularly for women of color, continue to educate about the insidious impact of gender bias, and regularly celebrate the accomplishments of women.” – Mary Lee Kiernan Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Mary Lee Kiernan, Women's History Month
YWCA Greenwich Panel Talk Equity and Accessibility in Greenwich in Honor of Martin Luther King
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Evonne Klein said there was a direct line from zoning to segregation. Dr. Louis Hart talked about race-based medicine. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Dava Haven, Demetria Nelson, Dr. Louis Hart, Dr. Martin Luther King, Evonne Klein, Jim Himes, Mark Abraham
YWCA Greenwich Announces 2024 “Women Who Inspire” Award Honorees
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YWCA Greenwich has a storied history of honoring extraordinary women within the community, including the BRAVA Awards, established in 1977 to recognize professional women, the Spirit of Greenwich Awards which started in 1994 to honor volunteers, and the Women Who Inspire Awards which began in 2019 to recognize all women and the fluidity in today’s work/life balance. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Deb Rogan, Debbie Katz, Dr. Danielle M. Robinson, Elisa Wilson, Eliza Niblock, Francesca Marangi, Indra Nooyi
DiMuzio Promoted at YWCA Greenwich to Director of The Harmony Project
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The Harmony Project of YWCA Greenwich offers services and support for safe relationships and serves those affected by domestic abuse or intimate partner violence and sexual violence through a full spectrum of comprehensive services, including a 24/hour hotline, crisis intervention, emergency shelter services, individual and group counseling, civil and criminal court advocacy, violence prevention programs, and public education and awareness, and more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, domestic violence, Greenwich YWCA, Jessie DiMuzio, Mary Lee Kiernan, sexual violence, The Harmony Project
YWCA Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil features Purple Ribbon Award to Greenwich Animal Control
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Recipients of the 2023 Purple Ribbon Award were the officers of Greenwich Animal Control who make sure that innocent pets caught in the cross hairs of domestic violence can be safe and well. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health, Amrutha Nandaku, Bill Petersen, Brooke Pi, Demetria Nelson, domestic violence, Eric Scorca
PHOTOS: YWCA Greenwich’s Walk Against Domestic Violence Draws Record Number
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Hundreds flocked to Bruce Park Sunday morning for the YWCA Greenwich’s Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is the most reported violent crime in the Town of Greenwich. Continue Reading →