Inspired and driven by the women of the YWCA, the YWCA “Week Without Violence” is a public education campaign that seeks to identify and activate practical and sustainable alternatives to violence in our homes, schools, places of work and neighborhoods. Since it was launched in 1995, the YWCA “Week Without Violence” has grown from a grassroots initiative into a global movement with women, men and children participating in events throughout all fifty states and in more than twenty countries on six continents. The campaign challenges and inspires people to bring to life a vision of the future where all people are free to live with peace, respect and opportunity. The YWCA of the Adirondack Foothills is excited to present surrounding communities with alternatives to violence through programming and events during the week of October 13th through 19th and continuing throughout the year. The “Week Without Violence” is an excellent opportunity for our community to come together and work toward a common goal – the elimination of violence. The YWCA is proud to be a leader of this cause that will affect the lives of each and every one of us.
We would like to thank the following for financially supporting our programs for the week: City National Bank, Coldwell Banker, DelSalvio & La Mere, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Fulmont Community Church, Fulton County Federal Credit Union, Gloversville Masonic Lodge, Gloversville Teachers Association, Johnstown Catholic Community, Jones & Naudin, Knight Marketing Corporation, Laurel Kuehner, LLCS & Z, Life Savers Ministries, Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Sacred Heart Church, St. James Lutheran Church, St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church & Washburn, Ellingwood, Sheeler, Thaisz & Pinsley, CPA's PC.
Following are other individuals or agencies that worked with us on our programming: Rev. Bonnie Orth, Mayfield Presbyterian Church; Laurie Casey and LouAnn Thompson, Catholic Charities; Humane Society; Mike Campos & Bonnie Streeter (Zen Do Kai); Richard Holmlund (Gloversville Masonic Lodge); Inv. Israel Toro (NYS Police); Cornell Cooperative Extension; MaryLou Bryan; Jennifer McKeough; Jamie Eacker; Jillian Coons
Rev. Bonnie Orth leading Sunday October 13th Service.
Paintings by the Montgomery Academy
Inv. Israel Toro from the New York State Police talked about Child Abduction and Pedophiles at our Saturday October 19th event.
Executive Director Bonnie Howard practicing her self defense moves at our Wednesday, October 16th Self Defense Class.
Mike Campos and Bonnie Streeter from Zen Do Kai instructing at our Self Defense Class.
