“Being here shows you are not just talking the talk, but walking the walk and showing your concern, solidarity and willingness to help the 1 in 2 women and 2 inf 5 men who will experience some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime.” – Mary Lee Kiernan, YWCA Greenwich CEO Continue Reading →
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5K Run Added to YWCA Greenwich Annual Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence
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To mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month, YWCA Greenwich will host its annual Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence, now with a 5K Run, on Sunday, October 6 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, YWCA Greenwich
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
YWCA Greenwich to host its first Women’s Initiative
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Over 30 young women are registered to participate from several different schools across Fairfield County and beyond, including Greenwich High School, Stamford High School, Greenwich Academy, Greens Farms Academy, and the University of Maryland. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Greenwich to Host Young Women’s Initiative
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Greenwich welcomes applicants who identify as women, from all backgrounds, and are passionate about civic engagement and equity. Young women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Lunch and refreshments will be provided as well as a $150 award to each participant. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Young Women’s Initiative, YWCA Greenwich
Maddie’s Dance Studio Opens at YWCA Greenwich
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“Coming back to Greenwich was always a goal for me.” – Madilyn Perez Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Greenwich High School, Maddie's Dance Studio, Madilyn Perez, 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
YWCA Proposes Additions, Alterations, and “New, Contemporary & Welcoming Front Facade”
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The YWCA Greenwich has a pre application set for discussion with P&Z on April 9. They would like to build a 14,500 square ft addition, spread over the building’s existing three levels, with work generally taking place on the southeasterly side of the existing building. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, The Harmony Project, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Greenwich Seeks Nominations for Gender & Racial Equity Scholarship Awards
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Each award recipient will receive $500 in scholarship funds, which will be sent to the university or college of their choice upon admission. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Gender & Racial Equity Scholarship Awards, YWCA Greenwich
YWCA Greenwich Dolphins Swim Team Grabs Gold at Wesleyan University
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Sparked by seven gold medals and another 21 silver and bronze medals, the YWCA Greenwich Dolphins Swim Team posted a seventh-place team finish in the 2024 Connecticut Short Course Age Group Championships held at Wesleyan University in Middletown on March 14-17. Continue Reading →