Our Help Wanted program is designed to empower YWCA-GCR tenants by building practical skills, confidence, and community connection through weekly workshops and providing volunteer opportunities. The program emphasizes self-reliance, personal growth, and giving-back, while aligning with YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Workshops offered have included:

• Dress for Success

• How to Distribute Fresh Produce

• Enhancing Conversation and Active Listening

• Health and Wellness

• Housekeeping

• Online Job Searches

• Five Year Goals and Job Strategies

Volunteer opportunities created for the participants have included:

• Supporting our Food Pantry by receiving food deliveries, stocking shelves, and assisting customers

• Set-up, serving, and breaking down our weekly Community Meal

• Sorting and distributing bread and fresh vegetables

• Conducting a clothing drive

• Sorting clothing donations

• Setting up and reopening our free clothing boutique

• Decorating the building for holidays

• Assembling preparedness kits

• Helping to distribute donations

• Supply organization

In 2025, a total of 16 participants volunteers a total of 1,105 hours.

If you are interested and would like additional information, please call YWCA-GCR at (518) 274-7100 or email info@ywca-gcr.org.

A multi-purpose room that combines our former Sally Catlin Resource Center and Jamison-Rounds Technology Center. It is designed to provide resources and space to grow, learn, enjoy, and build community. We provide computers with free internet access for both personal and professional use, such as job searches, apartment searches, online trainings, and educational resources. This area is utilized for trainings, skill building, activities, meetings, or spending time with family and friends.

Our Wellness Program aims to improve the overall health and wellbeing of our tenants by providing activities specifically tailored to support social and mental health, such as mindfulness meditation sessions, yoga classes, art therapy, or support groups. These activities provide residents with tools to manage stress, enhance self-care practices, and build a sense of community. YWCA-GCR staff may also utilize these activities which will improve their wellness and enhance their productivity. We know firsthand how engaging in enjoyable and meaningful activities can alleviate stress, improve mood, and enhance overall mental wellness. Having on-site access to wellness activities and organized social opportunities proves beneficial to the overall health of each tenant we work with. In 2025, 842 participants took part in over 200 on-site activities.