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44 Washington Ave. Schenectady, NY 12305

Phone: 518.374.3394

Hotline: 518.374.3386

Email: info@ywca-neny.org

ywca-neny.org

 

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Each year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. Domestic violence occurs across every culture, race, religion, and socio-economic status.

 

YWCA NorthEastern NY is the area’s leader in domestic violence services and operator of the only domestic violence shelter in Schenectady County. We offer a 24-hour hotline, safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, groups, case management, children’s services, and post-shelter services to those who experience domestic violence.

 

During the month of October, we offer additional events to raise awareness and support for domestic violence. We would love for you to take in fighting back against injustice by joining us at one of our events.

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DVAM Events

A Birthday Party - Screening & Panel Discussion

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022

Union College Reamer Campus Center | 5:30pm

 

This event is free and open to the public! A Birthday Party was chosen to illustrate the intersection of identity, culture, and the preservation of cultural norms while addressing dominant culture's effects on tradition. YWCA NENY hopes that participants walk away with a perspective that enhances their cultural lens and antagonizes monolithic thought. The goal is to provide a multidimensional lens to a global perspective that allows for thought-provoking conversation and leads to true allyship. Tickets can be reserved here.

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Take Back the Night

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022

YWCA 44 Washington Ave. Schenectady | 5:30pm

Wear purple, make a sign, and bring your flashlight and a friend! Join us as we center and uplift the fearless movers, innovative shakers, passionate trailblazers, and bold inspirations in our community who are working tirelessly to organize voices, disrupt systems, and eliminate barriers around the issue of domestic violence to ensure our community is a safe and supportive space for survivors.

Our CEO, Kim Siciliano, and Board President, Nikita Hardy will kick off the night promptly at 5:30.

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Wear Purple Day

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022

Wear purple for domestic violence awareness! Gather your friends, family, and coworkers together to get a picture of all your purple and tag YWCA on Instagram at @ywca_neny or on Facebook at YWCA NorthEastern NY. Use the hashtags #DVAM and #EndDomesticViolence to show your support worldwide! 

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Party with a Purpose

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022

Frog Alley Brewing | 5-8pm

 

YWCA NENY and 518 Brews are teaming up for a special happy hour with Josh and Kevin (of local favorite band 2096) at Frog Alley to raise money for YWCA NENY’s domestic violence programs. This will wrap up YWCA’s National 2022 Week Without Violence where we are all challenged to imagine a world with no violence. Stop by to share some pints with a purpose with your Schenectady YWCA and their friends from 518 Brews and enjoy the musical wonders and two of our biggest allies, Josh and Kevin! All proceeds raised will directly benefit survivors of domestic violence who look to YWCA NENY for support.

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Additional events will be added through the month of October. Visit our website or Facebook page for all the latest info or contact us with any questions.

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Thanks to an anonymous donor, ALL donations up to $3,500 will be matched for

Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

 

YWCA NENY provides 24-hour domestic violence services free of charge to those who need them. This is only possible through the support we receive from our sponsors and individual donors. Please consider making a donation to support domestic violence survivors.

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Thank you to our

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sponsors

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Happening This Month:

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Depression Education & Awareness Month, Emotional Wellness Month, Head Start Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 2nd - International Day of Non-Violence

October 4th - Yom Kippur

October 6th - A Birthday Party Screening & Panel Discussion

October 10th - Indigenous People's Day

October 10th - World Mental Health Day

October 11th - National Coming Out Day

October 19th - LGBT Center Day

October 20th - Take Back the Night March

October 20th - WEAR PURPLE DAY

October 21st - Party with a Purpose

October 31st - Halloween