Bodily Autonomy and Racial Justice: A Public Philosophy Conversation
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.

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Bread & Roses: An International Women's Day Luncheon
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.

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8th Annual BraVa!
Nov
9
6:00 PM18:00

8th Annual BraVa!

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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.

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Adopt-A-Family
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?

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23rd Annual Resourceful Women's Awards
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.

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YWCA: It's a Movement!
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.

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