YWCA Western New York, Inc.

YWCA Western New York, Inc. YWCA WNY offers early childhood and school age programs, as well as housing services

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities.

TODAY! Attention Buffalo and Black Rock communities: Our Housing Department is excited to partner with Roswell Park to b...
06/10/2026

TODAY! Attention Buffalo and Black Rock communities: Our Housing Department is excited to partner with Roswell Park to bring mobile health screening directly to your neighborhood! Take advantage of these on-site health screenings close to home. Spaces are limited!

Thank you to Roswell Park for this incredible opportunity to support our community's health and wellness.

Strong communities are built when people look out for one another. During , we affirm our commitment to creating spaces...
06/08/2026

Strong communities are built when people look out for one another. During , we affirm our commitment to creating spaces where every person is welcomed, valued, and safe, including our LGBTQ+ neighbors. Respect and belonging make us stronger together.

Our housing department is grateful for our partnership with Spectrum Health () through the Buffalo HOPE Program, providi...
05/27/2026

Our housing department is grateful for our partnership with Spectrum Health () through the Buffalo HOPE Program, providing residents with a safe space for meaningful conversations around mental health, reducing isolation, and supporting overall emotional well-being.

Thank you, Spectrum Health, for supporting our mission to improve the lives of our seniors!

At YWCA of WNY, an important part of our mission is improving access to resources in our community. For this reason, we ...
05/25/2026

At YWCA of WNY, an important part of our mission is improving access to resources in our community. For this reason, we appreciate the Alzheimer’s Association for providing our Schoolhouse Commons senior residents with valuable information on dementia awareness, early warning signs, and available supports, helping promote health, independence, and informed care.

Thank you, Alzheimer's Association, for supporting our residents and mission!

Our 21st Century CCLC girls at Maryvale Intermediate took the stage with power and purpose! 5th & 6th grade afterschool ...
05/22/2026

Our 21st Century CCLC girls at Maryvale Intermediate took the stage with power and purpose! 5th & 6th grade afterschool actors brought "She Persisted: A Story of HER, a Story of Strength" to life, celebrating trailblazing women who broke barriers and reshaped history. Michelle Sawyers, YWCA of WNY President and CEO, was in attendance and delivered an inspiring message, urging the girls to become future leaders in their communities.

By sharing their stories with the Maryvale 3rd grade class, their performance aimed to empower girls, uplift women’s voices, and imagine a future free from racism, inspired by the mission of the YWCA.

When girls see what’s possible, they become unstoppable.

NYS 21st CCLC Resource Centers

For our seniors, aging in place doesn't have to mean staying still - in our senior housing community at Schoolhouse Comm...
05/21/2026

For our seniors, aging in place doesn't have to mean staying still - in our senior housing community at Schoolhouse Commons, we offer fitness programs to encourage wellness and activity! These programs not only teach and provide exercises for our seniors at their mobility and comfort level, but also strengthen bonds within our housing community.

Maintaining community is just like maintaining muscle - it just takes a little effort!

In our 21stCCLC program at Maryvale Intermediate, our girls are on the move! With our partners from Arts for Learning, w...
05/18/2026

In our 21stCCLC program at Maryvale Intermediate, our girls are on the move! With our partners from Arts for Learning, we are able to have a hip-hop dance class for girls, providing them with a free and fun way to explore and experience health and wellness in a new way. Thank you !

We appreciate our partners for enhancing our students' experiences every day.

Four years ago today, thirteen members of our community became victims of a racially motivated shooting, and ten ultimat...
05/14/2026

Four years ago today, thirteen members of our community became victims of a racially motivated shooting, and ten ultimately lost their lives. This tragedy then continued to have after-effects on the city of Buffalo, causing fear, leaving already-vulnerable areas without reliable access to food, and altering the lives of the families and communities of the victims forever.

Today, and every day, we remember those lost and hurt by the 5/14 mass shooting, as we remain committed to our mission of eliminating racism and advocating for justice. Together, we hope to rebuild a stronger Buffalo as we remember those we have lost.

Thank you to our Lackawanna families who have already joined us for our parent engagement workshop - Wired Minds: The Im...
05/11/2026

Thank you to our Lackawanna families who have already joined us for our parent engagement workshop - Wired Minds: The Impact of Screen Time & Social Media and Kids' Mental Health, presented in partnership with BestSelf and Fidelis Care.

There is another opportunity to join us for this important and engaging presentation! Please consider joining us on May 14th, 2026 at 5:00pm in the Lackawanna High School cafeteria to learn about strategies to support the wellbeing of our students and children.

We would like to thank The Prevention Council of Erie County () for spending the past six weeks with our residents teach...
04/27/2026

We would like to thank The Prevention Council of Erie County () for spending the past six weeks with our residents teaching about the WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) program, which focuses on wellness, independence, and prevention. We truly enjoyed having them onsite and appreciate the meaningful conversations they shared. These sessions supported key social determinants of health, promoted aging in place, and advanced health equity through accessible and practical information.

Address

1005 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY
14207

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17168526120

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