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At the emotional event, a victim of domestic violence bravely told her story of endless court hearings with her abuser who used the family court system to continue the abuse long after their divorce was final. Continue Reading →
Last year alone YWCA Greenwich staff responded to more than 3,700 calls to their hotline, in addition to walk-ins to the building from victims, friends, family an co-workers. Continue Reading →
Last year, YWCA Greenwich responded to more than 3,700 calls to its hotline, and nearly every day, someone also went directly to YWCA Greenwich seeking help. YWCA Greenwich is the only state designated provider of domestic abuse services for victims of domestic violence in Greenwich with staff who are licensed to provide a variety of victim services. “Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, including Greenwich,” said Mary Lee Kiernan, President and CEO, YWCA Greenwich. “Community support is essential in helping to end the cycle of violence and support victims seeking the help they need.”
On Tuesday, October 1, 12:00 pm, First Selectman Peter Tesei will read a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Other speakers will include Mary Lee Kiernan, Meredith Gold, Director, YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services, and Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey. The event will take place on the steps of Town Hall and all members of the community are invited to attend. Continue Reading →
“Most people don’t plan on needing to defend themselves against an assailant. But these events do happen, and every woman and girl should be prepared to escape physical harm.” – Mary Lee Kiernan, President and CEO, YWCA Greenwich Continue Reading →
Claudia Connor, President and CEO of Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, “CIRI,” delivered a powerful speech on the intersection of US immigration policy and racism, for which she received a standing ovation. She said that today anti-immigrant and anti-refugee sentiment in the US are at an unparalleled high and policies reflect that. Continue Reading →
Honorees were Stephanie Cowie, Board Member, American Red Cross Metro North Chapter; Janice Trebbi Richards, Board Member, River House Adult Day Care; Stephanie Schnabel, Principal and Head of Corporate Development, KPMG LLP; and Dr. Katherine Vadasdi, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine, ONS Greenwich. Continue Reading →
“Reviewed this year by the Finance and Labor Committees SB-01/HB5387 The Paid Family Leave Act is a key piece of legislation that will make Connecticut more appealing and competitive. We are currently the outlier; all our neighboring states already have versions of state wide paid leave in place.” – Lorelei O’Hagan Continue Reading →
Cameras were flashing. The red carpet was unfurled. Guests arrived in style and were greeted by the paparazzi on Saturday night at the “Together We Shine” dinner and dance at Greenwich YWCA.
Greenwich based teen volunteers led by the Greenwich Jr United Way organized the event. Greenwich High School clubs including Hand in Hand, Unified Sports, Come Together, Picking Up the Pieces, Roots and Shoots, Outreach Club, Former Attire and the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Keystone Club also participated in the elegant evening. Continue Reading →
“Websites like Craigslist.com and Backpage.com freely sell sex, including with children. When one site closes down, another is ready, using tactics that thinly veil its purpose.” – Mary Lee Kiernan, Director YWCA Greenwich Continue Reading →
YWCA Greenwich 2018 BRAVA Awards honorees will be celebrated at a luncheon on Friday, January 19, at the Hyatt Regency, Greenwich, beginning at 11:30 am. Continue Reading →