programs
The YWCA of Binghamton is committed to promoting issues of racial justice and equality for all people. The YWCA holds a regular Racial Justice Empowerment Group that is open to members of the community to discuss matters of race and racism. We believe honest and open dialogue is an important piece of achieving our mission to eliminate racism.
The next Racial Justice Empowerment Group meeting is February 9, 2010 at the YWCA Binghamton, 2nd floor meeting room from 4-6pm. For more information on our Racial Justice Forum, Please call 607-772-0340 x 237.
Fitness Fusion
(with instructor Jenna Domin)
Mondays 12:10 to 12:50 and Tues & Thurs from 5:15 to 6:00pm YWCA Gym
$8/class non-members $6/class members
A perfect mid-day class that combines Pilates and Power Yoga with traditional elements of
fitness to boost your metabolism and sculpt long, lean muscles! This class provides a sturdy
foundation for total body health and is suitable for ALL LEVELS! Contact Jenna Domin:
dancingbrook(AT)gmail(dot)com for more information or to sign up.
Open Swim
M - F 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
M - F 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (BHA Free Swim)
M - F noon - 1:00 p.m.
M - F 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Members Non-Members
Adults $2 $4
Seniors $1 $2
Students $1 $2
AquaFlex Aerobic Exercise
M, W, F 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. YWCA Pool
$3/class members; $5/class non-members
AquaFlex provides a low impact work-out to enhance muscle tone and flexibility through water
resistance. It is one of the most effective, safe and enjoyable exercise for people of any age.
Activities include: Light cardiovascular exercise, stretching, strength training utilizing water
resistance and range of motion exercise.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Wed. 2:00-3:00 YWCA Gym
FREE
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise program is a community-based, non-clinical group exercise program designed to help thos who have joint and/or muscle problems achieve improved joint mobility, muscle strength and endurance in order to improve the performance of their daily lives. Provided for free by RSVP and the YWCA Binghamton.
Emergency Housing Program
Serves women ages 18 and up, as well as children. Case management is provided to residents
to assist each of them in receiving the housing they need.
Young Women’s Residential Achievement Program
Designed for young women ages 18 to 23, who are in need of developing appropriate
independent living skills. This is a supportive setting in which young women are provided with
ongoing support in developing interpersonal and occupational or educational skills. A social
worker, case manager, and voc-ed services are available.
Adult Permanent Supportive Housing Program
Serves women 18 and older, and provides a very independent living setting in which women
can continue to access the support they may need to function in their daily lives. A social
worker/case manager and vocational/educational services are available.
Intensive Independent Living Program
A program implemented to serve women, ages 19 to 26, in the development of
independent living in the community. Intensive case management, individual and group
counseling, and vocational/educational services are offered. Our goal is to help young women
who currently need intensive supportive living, but, at the same time, give them more
experience in daily living skills to help them learn and function in their daily lives.
Shelter Plus Care Program
The Shelter Plus Care Program is a housing program that assists
homeless people with disabilities. In order to participate in the
Shelter Plus Care Program, the client must meet the HUD definition of
homelessness, have a disability (mental health or substance abuse)
documented by a qualified health professional. The overall goals of the
Shelter Plus Care Program are: 1) to increase housing stability; 2) to
increase skills and/or income; and 3) to gain greater self-sufficiency.
Residents in the Shelter Plus Care Program will meet weekly with a
social worker and/or case manager, vocational/educational counselor and
attend a weekly psycho-educational Women’s group aimed at increasing
self-sufficiency, work skills, and independence.
The YWCA is actively involved in women's economic empowerment. All residents have access to Vocational and Educational Counseling. We regularly partner with community organizations to grant increased access to trainings and professional/workforce development. Our Perfectly Suited program provides members of the community with free attire for job interviews. The YWCA Binghamton has high hopes with plans to enterprise our mission by housing vocational counseling that will be accessible to all in the community and partnering with local workforce development agencies to provide job training and workshops to increase employment.
young wonders early childhood center
is open year round, Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 5:30 pm. The center provides quality, early education and care through consistent, stable adults who are emotionally invested in children, a physical environment that is safe and predictable, regular routines and rhythms of activities, and materials that stimulate exploration and enjoyment of the object world.
Quality care is centered around each child and their individuality in a warm, nurturing, home-like atmosphere. Children are able to develop appropriate cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills in an environment where they learn through opportunities and experiences. The environment is prepared in such a way that as the child interacts within it, he or she is prompted toward sensory experiences, experimentation, and arrival at conceptual conclusions.
Open year round
from 6:45am to 5:45pm
Infant – 6 weeks to 18 months
Toddler – 18 months to 36 months
Preschool – 2 ½ to 3 years
Pre-K – 4 to 5 years
All classrooms provide an individualized, child-centerd, active learning environment where children learn by doing. Please call for tuition costs.
Univeral Pre-k – FREE - offered September to June from 9am-12pm for children who are Binghamton residents and turn 4 before
December 1st. Wrap around care available for an additional fee.
School Age – After school care
offered September to June. Full day summer programs available July and August.
The YWCA/ENCOREplus program is a community based outreach program that provides screening, education and advocacy services to the women of our community. ENCOREplus assists women lacking adequate insurance obtain free breast and cervical cancer screenings at various local provider locations. ENCOREplus also offers its clients free transportation to screening appointments!
ENCOREplus is continuing to work closely with the Southern Tier Cancer Services Partnership and the American Cancer Society to ensure all women in Broome and Tioga counties receive quality screenings and necessary follow up services. ENCOREplus is more than willing to present information to your women’s groups, church groups, businesses, or organizations. “The best protection is early detection.”
Perfectly Suited is a YWCA program designed to assist men and women in need with interview attire for employment or educational opportunities. This program not only provides our residents with appropriate clothing necessary for job and school interviews, but serves economically disadvantaged members of the community by filling the gap left by departure of the Dress for Success program.
Wondering how you can help? We need you to clean out your closets and donate business suits to keep this program running. We especially are looking for men’s suits and ladies maternity suits. Additionally, we are seeking volunteers to organize clothing, run suit drives and assist people needing business attire. Donations of no more than five to seven suits or outfits per donor at one time -- clean and on hangers, with the donor's name and address attached -- should be taken during business hours (9-4) to the YWCA, 80 Hawley St., Binghamton. Call Coordinator Theresa Bovier at (607) 772-0340, ext. 231, to learn more.
YWCA of Binghamton • 80 Hawley St. • Binghamton, NY 13901
Phone: 607-772-0340 • Email: ywcabing@gmail.com
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