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44 Washington AvenueSchenectady, NY 12305518-374-3394518-374-3385 faxwww.ywca-northeasternny.org2015Annual ReportYWCANorthEastern NY

board of directors 2014/2015financesDonna Hermann. PresidentKerrie Wolf-Piechota.Vice PresidentShannon Kelly.Vice PresidentYWCA INCOME 2015UNITED IONS5%SPECIAL EVENTS2%PROGRAM FEES14%Kate Schurick.SecretaryDorothy Valachovic.TreasurerDSS FEES35%Kristy CarpenterSonia CasellaNohelani EtienneMarsha MortimoreMolly NealonKerri PangburnGRANT INCOME41%Shirley ReaddeanCora SchroeterTanya ScimeSarah StotzDonna TessitoreTrish WilliamsYWCA EXPENSES 2015UNAUDITEDOCCUPANCY14%Executive Director.Rowie TaylorYWCA MissionYWCA is dedicated to eliminatingracism, empowering women andpromoting peace, justice, freedom,and dignity for all.OTHER Financial ReportStark & Basila will complete anaudited financial report for 2015.

2015 highlightspresident & executive director messageMiles of SmilesGuest readerin ourEarly LearningCenter.Breast CancerAwareness,BedazzleYour BraWeekWithoutViolenceThe YWCA of Schenectady dba the YWCA NorthEastern NY has a long and proudhistory in the community. During 2015, we celebrated 127 years of providingneeded and valuable programs and services for women and their families. TheYW continues the tradition of being an innovator in providing programs and services to meet the changing needs of women and their families in our community.Continued leadership and participation with the Schenectady County EmbracesDiversity (SCED) Study Circle Initiative, hosting the 21st Annual Unsung Heroine/Black History Month Celebration, the Take Back the Night March, the Week Without Violence, the Pink and Purple Ribbon Campaigns, the Golf Tournament, theFestival of Trees, the Early Learning Center’s Spring Carnival and Fall Festival, aZumbathon, and the Women of Achievement Celebration and Dinner were some ofthe events and activities that were presented to our membership and the community. Throughout the year, we challenged people to take a stand against violenceand racism, appreciate diversity and celebrate unity.During 2015 we once again strengthened the inseparable relationship betweenprograms/services and funding. Financial support is a measure of the community’s valuation of the YWCA of Schenectady dba the YWCA NorthEastern NY weare pleased to announce that funding levels were increased in 2015. We thank ourcorporate sponsors, our many contributors in the community and our membership. In particular, we thank General Electric, MVP Health Care, Vincy’s Printing,Price Chopper Golub Foundation, Sondra’s Fine Jewelry, Mazzone Hospitality, theMerriam Agency, The Daily Gazette, Xerox Corporation, Revered Business Solutions, Inc., the United Way of the Greater Capital Region, the City of Schenectady,the County of Schenectady, NYS, the Federal Government, Rotary Club of Schenectady, the Kiwanis Club of Schenectady, the Soroptimist Club of Schenectady,the ZONTA Club of Schenectady, the Junior League of Schenectady and SaratogaCounties and various trusts and foundations for your tremendous support in 2015.The YWCA is a strong and vital organization founded on a legacy of caring, serviceand leadership. All who are part of this organization (members, volunteers, staffand collaborative partners) strive to fulfill the vision and mission of the YWCA:YWCA NorthEastern NY is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering womenand promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The strategic goals ofthe YW revolve around this mission, and the Board of Directors and staff of the YWwork towards their fulfillment on a daily basis. We ask you to please join us in trying to reach the goal that our mission presents us.We especially thank our incredible volunteers for their commitment and dedication to the mission and purpose of the YWCA. Throughout this Annual Report, weare proud & pleased to share highlights of 2015.Donna Hermann & Rowie Taylor

historyhistory2015 highlightsThe YWCA of Schenectady, dba YWCA NorthEastern NY (NENY), has along and proud history. Since 1888, the YWCA NorthEastern NY hasbeen a constant innovator in providing programs and services to meetthe changing needs of women and their families in the community.The Board of Directors understands and encourages the YW’s role asan agent for change that quickly reviews and responds to communitysituations as they arise. The YWCA NorthEastern NY diligently strivesto offer programs and services that initiate action to bring aboutpositive change.The YWCA NorthEastern NY was established as a women’smembership association and became one of the first nonprofitagencies to be incorporated in New York State. The YWCA NENY is aCharter member of the YWCA USA (the oldest and largest women’smembership organization in the world). During 2015, the YWCA withits headquarters in the Stockade section of Schenectady, NY, servedover 10,000 women, men and children through a variety of programsand services - 78% of whom are low-income.The original incorporation papers stated that the functions of theYWCA NorthEastern NY were: 1. housing; 2. education; and 3. healthpromotion services. In 1979, the incorporation papers were expandedto allow for a domestic violence shelter for women and children.In 1985, they were again expanded to allow for early childhoodeducation (preschool/child care).Throughout its 127 year history, the YWCA has offered valuableprograms and activities for the benefit of women and their familiesin the Schenectady community. The YWCA NorthEastern NY hascontinued to successfully expand throughout the years in response tothe changing and growing needs of the community.Junior League ofSchenectady andSaratoga Counties,donating femininehygiene products,Distributing DiscreetDignity Project.YWCA Resident’senjoying theSoroptimistInternational ofSchenectadyHoliday Party.Unsung HeroineCelebrationCommunitydonations for ourdomestic violenceprogram.

2015 highlights2015 annual program reportWomen & Family Services Provided 204 women & 74 children shelter fordomestic violence issues Advocacy served 2,768 women 857 women and 162 children received counselingservices 122 women called the YW “home” in our HousingProgram “YES” - YWCA’s Employment Services worked with268 women.-Women olunteers.Visit with SantaduringFestival of Trees.Youth & Family Services Educated and cared for 106 children in our EarlyChildhood Educational Centers Hosted Thanksgiving Dinner for 124 families NAEYC Accredited at both sites.Innovative Programs Wellness Center served 12,907 in 2015 Encore: Take Charge of Your Health provided 891women with educational materials and cancerscreenings CASH Program assisted 1,516 individuals and familieswith filing their tax returns free of charge.

2015 contributorsElaine AastroSilvia AckerbauerKay AckermanValerie AckermanJane AckermanJanice AdamsAdirondack Beverages, IncAffiliated Health Care SettlementSilvia AffinitoApril AllenAllstate FoundationAlplaus Knitting LadiesLoretta AmorosiSylvia AnapolisDavid AndersonBarbara Andre-MaxwellAnonymousJoy ArrabitoAttentive Care of Albany, IncArlene AtwoodMegan AverySarah BahamJill BaileyTina BaileyChristina BakerAnn BaldassareSabitree BaloatBetty BarlynPatricia BarneyCeleste Barrett-TolliverLisa Baum-EgnaczykSusan BeaudoinAndrew BeaulePamela BerrianBethel AME ChurchJamie and Chrissy BiscegliaBlack Dog Foundation, Inc.Edward & Audrey BlakemoreCheryl BloomerCaroline BoardmanEstelle BockisElliot Bond2015 highlightsVladia BoniewskiMargaret BourgeoisJennifer BowmanRaylynn BradiganConnie BrancasiJennifer BreslinViki BrooksShari BrunnerRichie BryanFlower & James BuhrmasterJennifer BurchillJulia BurgessNancy BurkeJoleen ButtonC&D Distributors, IncAmanda CaldwellCalvary Episcopal ChurchChristine CanavanKaren CantonKathryn CantyCapital City Produce, Johnny KarratStephanie CappucittiCARES, Inc.Kayla CarmonaMersaydez CarpenterKaren CarpenterPenny CarpicoJanice CarrollCasa Real Mexican RestaurantSonia CasellaMike CassellaCassidy’s CandlesKristina CasterSarah CaterinaMarsha ChaseJenny ChenAnnual MeetingYWCA USAAnnual ConferenceWashington, DCFront Street PoolGolf Tournament

2015 highlights2015 contributorsMeet our staff!Xerox Corporationvisiting the YWCA.Dedication of“Can You Spell Schenectady?”donated by Madelyn Jennings.Heather ChestnutChrist Child SocietyChrist Church of the HillsChurch of St. AdalbertChurch of St. John the EvangelistEileen ClarkJudith ClementsChristina CliffordCobblestone Reformed ChurchColonial Car WashJohn & Irene ColuzzaMary ComleyCommunity FoundationCongregation Gates of HeavenMary ConnorsLeila ConstableConsumer Affairs & Claims;US Postal ServiceJackie ConwayKristen CookMary CorradoAshley CottonPaulyn CoxCrewsCrossroads Christian ChurchJennifer CrouchJulie CuffmanLeanna CurleyEvelyn CurrieKaren CurryJessica CutlerRichard DalySusan DalyLinnea & Tom D’AndreaJoseph D’AntoniJonetta DarcyShirley & Ken DeBonoKelly De La RochaDon DeAngelusPatricia DecrostaRebecca DefernoRudolph DehnMichelle DellarataDiane DeMeoKathy DemersGail DenisoffAnthony DennyScott & Paul DevantierJoanne DeVoeJoyce DiClementiPeg DiConzaEvelyn DiDonatoAnn DiSarroNicole DobieszCarole DoreLetitia DovhanCarmen DowneyDowntown SchenectadyImprovement CorpPaul DucharmeShirlee DufortJoan DuganMarie EastmanBeth EismanEmerick AssociatesSara EricksonPatricia EriksonNohelani EtienneEvening Branch of the Women’s AllianceFallas StoresSenator Hugh FarleyFarnsworth Middle School Lisa Watson/Jane Slingerland/Matt Mars/ Lorie KelleyWendy FearingElana FeherevariKathy & Mario FernandezJune FerrellFerri FormalsTheodore FeurerSuzanne Fillipan

2015 contributorsFirst National Bank of ScotiaFirst Niagra BankFoggs AutomotiveFollett BookstoreLinda FranceseMarino FrauchiniLaurie FredricksJulie FriotPatricia FronkKris FrutschyPatricia FuscoLorriane GagneLinda GallagherWendi Gapczynski-BekkeringMartha GardnerKaten GarveyGEGE Women’s ClubGE Women's NetworkSteven & Gail GeorgeChaundra GeremickJoseph GiattinoDonna GigoneAndrea GillissleePatty GinacPatricia GioiaGirl Scout Troop #2383Girl Scout Troop #2593Give With LibertyGoldman SachsJane & Neil GolubGolub Family Foundation, Inc.Kathy Gorman-CoombsGrace Evangelical Lutheran ChurchShelly GravesDorothy GrayHeather GrayMaryann & Annmarie GraybashMichael GrigasMarion GrimesKarl GrunenwaldRebecca Grunenwald2015 Corporate SponsorsMarilyn GuidarelliMary GuziorErnest & Carol Hall-NeffLisa HamedariMichael HandZipporah HarrisBarbara HartmanHartz Family CleanersSusan HassarPenny HaynesJulia HelfmanDonna HermannDiane HernandezHershey Family FundClaudette HerzagAnaline HicksAnne HillCheryl HillJames & Marie HoinKristin HoinSheila & Wesley HollowayHome Style PizzaHudson River Frontier MissionaryBaptist AssociationJack & Connie HumeKaren HuntPeter HustonHypnotic InkMarion Jet JacksonJade BistroDonna JahnelBarbara JefferiesMegan JeffersCassandra JeffersMadelyn JenBre-Ann JohnsonDarlina JonesPatricia JonesSharon JordanJudd EngravingSandra JurczynskiJZ’s Rock Paper Scissors Hair ArtistrymazzonehospitalityThank you to our Corporate Sponsors.