For ideas about how to include YWCA-GCR in your estate plans or to explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Chief Development Office by calling (518) 274-7100.

YWCA-GCR surrounds all of the women we serve with 360° of Support- a range of services customized to meet each woman's individual needs, and this can only be done with the generous financial support of good friends like you who share our commitment to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Every gift -- no matter how small -- makes a difference!

The Star Fish Story by Loren Eisley

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a young girl picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the young girl, he asked, "What are you doing?" The young girl replied, "Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them back, they'll die." The man said, "Don't you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can't make a difference!" After listening politely, the young girl bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then smiling at the man, she said, "I made a difference to that one!"

Donate online: Click here to use our easy and secure online donation form to make a donation via credit card or google pay. Your donation will help ensure women and children have access to critical programs and services.

Donate by mail: Please make checks payable to YWCA-GCR. You can address your envelope to:

YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc.

21 First Street, Troy NY 12180

Donate by phone: You can call us at (518) 274-7100 to personally speak to a YWCA-GCR staffer to make your credit card donation.

Bequests and other gifts: The YWCA-GCR has a rich legacy of providing critical services for women and children in our community for over 125 years. Your planned gift can help ensure the agency will continue to serve women and children for generations to come. For more information, please call us at (518) 274-7100 and ask to speak with our Chief Development Officer.

In-kind donations: We are always in need of the following items:

• Twin size blankets

• Twin size sheet sets

• Twin size waterproof zip-style mattress covers

• Towel and washcloth sets

• Toiletries: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.

• Hats, scarves, gloves or mittens

• Gift cards: Price Chopper, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.

• Diapers (Size 2,3,4,5)