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YWCA of the Adirondack Foothills

33 Bleecker Street

Gloversville, NY 12078

Our Hero of the Year Audrey Bowman with Mary Lou Bryan and Elaine Holmlund.

YWCA MISSION

The Young Women's Christian Association of the United States of America is a women's membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values.

Stengthened by diversity, the Association draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

The Association will thrust its collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary.

Our YWCA began serving our great-grandmothers in 1885 and today continues to be responsive to its members and their families. During the early days, we moved from one rented facility to another then in 1910, the Association raised over $11,000 to purchase a home on North Main Street in Gloversville (opposite the old GHS Building), where it was possible to have rooms to rent to young working women, a cafeteria, and classes in foreign languages as well as cooking, sewing, tennis, basketball and other sports! After several other moves, our YWCA relocated to its present facility on Bleecker Street in 1949. The YWCA continues to serve area women and teenaged girls with innovative programs, and hosts such groups as the Business & Professional Women, the Council of Church Women and Intercultural League. Today, the YWCA continues its 114 year tradition of communtiy service with a wide range of programs for area women, children and families.

We won an office party at The Funny Farm in Broadalbin and Trever dressed up like Minnie Mouse and danced!

Upcoming Programs and Fundraisers (For More Info - Read Our Newsletter)

  • Luncheons Around the WorldJune 4th12:30pm
  • Readers Group June 18th 10am-12pm
  • Daycare Graduation June 23rd 6:30pm
  • Computer Literacy Class June 27 1:00pm

Bebee Taylor Daycare Center
Fitness Center
Calendar of Events
Week Without Violence
Other Programs
Board of Directors and other Committees
YWCA Staff
National YWCA
Newsletter

Email: ywca@superior.net