Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00
9th Annual BraVa!
A fundraiser to "support" YWCA of the Greater Capital Region that will provide new bras and binders to those in need.
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Sep
25
5:30 PM17:30
24th Annual Resourceful Women's Awards
The 24th Annual Resourceful Women’s Awards will be held at Franklin Plaza in Troy on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30PM. Purchase tickets here.
The Resourceful Women’s Awards were established in 2000 to honor women whose community and professional pursuits advance the empowerment of women, a core element of our mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
We will be honoring the 2024 Resourceful Woman of the Year, Dr. Denise Fernandez-Pallozzi. Dr. Fernandez-Pallozzi is the Interim Vice President for Workforce Development and Community Education at Hudson Valley Community College. Prior to joining HVCC, Fernandez-Pallozzi held leadership roles in K-12 and higher education throughout the Capital Region. She was the executive director of the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center. She worked as director for career and technical education for Questar III BOCES; assistant director for curriculum and instruction for Capital Region BOCES; and as coordinator for adult/continuing education, business/workforce development for Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES. Dr. Denise also served as president and CEO of Furlocity, Inc. in Schenectady. Her background includes several years of teaching and leadership positions on both high school and college levels throughout New York, California, and Florida. Fernandez-Pallozzi is on the board of directors for the Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition and the Capital Region Workforce Development Board.
Please unite with us in supporting Dr. Fernandez-Pallozzi and YWCA-GCR through sponsorship or as an honorary committee member. Our 2024 Resourceful Women’s Awards fundraising goal is $75,000. All proceeds help to sustain, enhance, and expand the unique services and programs YWCA-GCR provides. YWCA-GCR is one of the area’s largest providers of supportive housing to both single women and women with children who would otherwise be homeless or living in substandard housing. In addition to our economic empowerment, homelessness prevention, food security services and supportive programs, every day, YWCA- GCR houses 104 women and over 50 children.
Please consider becoming a corporate or community sponsor and/or joining the honorary committee for our 24th anniversary of this empowering event. Your support will change lives and we appreciate you!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR HONOREES
2024 Resourceful Woman of the Year
Dr. Denise Fernandez-Pallozzi, Hudson Valley Community College
Woman of Inspiration
Emily Rickard, YWCA-GCR
Community Partner
Regeneron
Activism
Marketa Mccants, Community Rising Project
Ashley Saupp, Albany Social Justice Center
Arts
Mary Anne Davis, davistudio
Elizabeth Reiss, Capital Region Arts Center
Education
Dr. Kristie Bowers, RPI Athletics
Jessica Coles, WestEd
Emerging Professional
Amari Duncan, Girls Inc.
Madeline Reilly, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood
Entrepreneur
Crystal Brandow, 8th House
Kizzy Williams, Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen
Front-Line
Brigid Broderick, Brigid Broderick Hair Artistry
Gerri Goggin, United Way of the Greater Capital Region
Health & Human Services
Kaitlyn Bertleff, SUNY System Administration
Naishaly Vèlez Galán, University at Albany SUNY
Management
Claire Miller, Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities
Kristie Sammons, United University Professions
Philanthropy
Amanda Beedle, Caring Closet
Denyse Mackey, Warren & Denyse Mackey Foundation
Public Service
Michele Andre, Albany Law School
Brenda Osorio, New York State Attorney General’s Office
Woman In Tech
Hui Peng Koh, GlobalFoundries
Young Girl ON A MISSION
Iyannah Rivers
Shreya Sharath
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
Groff NetWorks
Persimmon Sponsor
Regeneron
Mission Sponsor
Godfrey Financial Associates
Solidarity Sponsors
BBL Companies
Corey Jamison Consulting
Key Bank
NFP
Santore Electric
Empowerment Sponsors
8th House
Bonacio
IATSE
MVP
Rosenblum
Community Sponsors
Albany Business Journal
architecture+
Best Frame Forward
Curtis Lumber Co.
Dwight Plumbing & Heating
Head Heart Hands Consulting
In Our Own Voices
Justice Center of Rensselaer County
Mosaic Associates Architects DPC
SABIC
Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood
Vera House
Apr
18
6:30 PM18:30
Bodily Autonomy and Racial Justice: A Public Philosophy Conversation
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region is proud to be hosting this free community engagement event featuring members of the Siena College Philosophy Department .
Questions that mat be discussed include the following:
What rights should we have over our own bodies, and how are these rights currently being threatened?
Should there be any limits on the range of choices or control we have regarding our own bodies?
Does a right to bodily autonomy also mean a right to reproductive choice and freedom?
How does the struggle for bodily autonomy affect people of different races, gender identities, and body types?
We ask that you please register for this free event.
Mar
8
12:00 PM12:00
Bread & Roses: An International Women's Day Luncheon
Please join us in celebrating all the women of the Y: residents, supporters, and staff. We will hear remarks from YWCA-GCR Executive Director Starletta Renée and writer Amy Halloran followed by a presentation of flowers to YWCA-GCR residents as a tradition of honoring the strength of women on International Women's Day.
Nov
9
6:00 PM18:00
8th Annual BraVa!
Our Eighth Annual BraVa! is a fundraiser to “support” YWCA of the Greater Capital Region that will provide new bras and binders to those in need The event features Capital Region artists performing pieces on the subject of brassieres in their lives.
Nov
1
to Dec 20
Adopt-A-Family
The Adopt-a-Family Program aims to provide every YWCA-GCR woman and child a holiday experience like we experience with our own families. Last year, all 26 families were adopted, and 76 single women received a gift bag filled to the top with meaningful necessities! Can you help us bring holiday cheer, joy, and new memories to the women and children this holiday season?
Sep
27
6:00 PM18:00
23rd Annual Resourceful Women's Awards
Our 23rd Annual Resourceful Women’s Awards, presented by Groff NetWorks, will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6PM at Franklin Plaza in Troy honoring the 2023 Resourceful Woman of the Year, Dr. Dorcey Applyrs and other community-nominated resourceful women. With the support of sponsors, honorary committee members, and attendees, we hope to raise over $75,000 to support YWCA-GCR‘s unique services and programs to help women reach self-sufficiency.
Purchase tickets here.
Jun
3
10:00 AM10:00
YWCA: It's a Movement!
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. proudly invites you, along with your friends, family, and colleagues, to join us for our 3rd annual cycling & wellness fundraiser on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Corning Preserve in Albany from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. YWCA: It’s a MOVEMENT will unite our community in support of our bold mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00
22nd Annual Resourceful Women's Awards
A beautiful, lively evening celebrating Resourceful Women of the Year, Dr. Angela Ledford and other Resourceful Women and Individuals in our community. Eliminating racism, empowering women: YWCA-GCR.