Posts by YWCALauren
Club Evolution
I’m thrilled to personally invite you to a special launch celebration honoring The Ember Collective’s new partnership with YWCA and the debut of Club Evolution—a transformative, community-centered initiative rooted in healing, connection, and growth. The Ember Collective was created to offer safe, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed spaces where individuals, families, and communities can process grief,…
Read MoreHorseheads Intermediate: Reopening Kid’s World Site
Beginning December 1, 2025, the Kid’s World After-School Program will officially open at Horseheads Intermediate School!We are excited to offer a safe, engaging, and fun environment for students during after-school hours. Kid’s World provides a variety of supervised activities, homework support, and enrichment opportunities designed to help children learn, grow, and thrive. Families interested in…
Read MoreLetters from Santa: A Christmas Tradition Full of Magic
🎅 Letters for Santa: A Magical Christmas Tradition Every year when the holiday lights start to twinkle and the smell of cookies fills the air, children everywhere begin one of the most magical traditions of all — writing letters to Santa Claus! With crayons, stickers, and maybe a little bit of glitter, kids pour their…
Read More🌸 How the YWCA Elmira’s Pink Boutique Empowers Breast Cancer Patients
In the heart of Elmira, New York, the YWCA of Elmira & the Twin Tiers offers a compassionate and supportive space for women navigating life after breast cancer treatment. The YWCA Elmira’s Pink Boutique, a vital program of the YWCA, provides personalized care and essential products to help women reclaim their confidence and sense of…
Read MoreCelebrating Jennifer Boerner: A Passion for Kids and Running
Celebrating Jennifer Boerner: A Passion for Kids and Running Jennifer Boerner has two major passions that define her life: nurturing young children and running. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, including three years as the universal pre-k teacher at the YWCA Elmira and Twin Tiers, Jen has dedicated her career to…
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