YWCA Union County stands together with YWCA Minneapolis, YWCA St. Paul, and YWCA USA in calling for an end to the systemic racism that led to the death of George Floyd. This is the latest instance of police violence against Black people and people of color across this nation. We deplore the callous use of […]
read more [+]Important Update from the YWCA Union County – COVID-19 Impact We all are being impacted by COVID-19 and it is changing the way we all are living our lives and working. In light of this, the YWCA Union County takes the health and safety of our staff, clients and the community very seriously. We are […]
read more [+]The Northfield Bank Foundation Awards YWCA Union County Grant for Emergency Shelter Program Zeida Weekley, YWCA Union County Board Member (left), and Diane Senerchia, Northfield Bank Foundation Executive Director (right), presented the Northfield Bank Foundation’s $20,000 grant to Jennifer Vriens, Director of Development of the YWCA Union County for the Emergency Shelter Program for victims […]
read more [+]The Provident Bank Foundation Awards YWCA Union County Grant for Counseling Services Ed Cugno, Assistant VP, Bank Center Manager of Provident Bank, presented The Provident Bank Foundation $5,000 Community Grant to the YWCA Union County for Counseling Services to victims of domestic violence.
read more [+]HOME IS A HUMAN RIGHT: 6 STORIES OF IMMIGRATION Film and Discussion with Speakers: Victor Salama, Executive Director, First Friends of NJ & NY and Sara Cullinane, Esq., State Director, Make the Road NJ TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019 7-9 PM KEAN UNIVERSITY NORTH AVENUE ACADEMIC BUILDING THEATRE 1000 MORRIS AVENUE, UNION NJ Join […]
read more [+]Dynamics of Domestic Violence Training in March The YWCA Union County will hold a one day training on the Dynamics of Domestic Violence on Saturday, March 16th from 9 AM to 4 PM. Also known as DV 101, this training will increase the attendee’s understanding of the prevalence and dynamics of domestic violence, explore the […]
read more [+]YWCA Union County CEO Named to NJBIZ Best Women YWCA Union County CEO, Janice C. Lilien, has been named to NJBIZ 2019 Top Women in Business. This annual honor recognizes leading women shaping their organizations, industries and the economic landscape of the Garden State. The 2019 awards program will be held on March 25th at the Palace […]
read more [+]Representatives from Northfield Bank presented a grant from the Northfield Bank Foundation in the amount of $20,000 to the YWCA Union County. This grant will support the services of our Emergency Shelter Program which provides safety, counseling, and case management services to survivors of domestic violence. Pictured below from Northfield Bank are Maria Fuentes (left) […]
read more [+]Domestic Violence Training for Professionals to Start in May. The YWCA Union County is hosting its Annual 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training to provide professionals with quality training and continuing education in the dynamics of domestic violence and community response. This training starts Friday, May 11th. See our flyer for more information. Be a part […]
read more [+]Join us for a free workshop for community advocates and social service workers that want to help survivors rebuild after domestic and financial abuse. Rebuilding After Financial Abuse: A Workshop for Advocates Date: Thursday, February 22nd Location: Elizabeth Public Library Time: 2:30 PM Speaker: Bari Weinberger, Esq. RSVP Here For more information, download our flyer: Rebuilding […]
read more [+]Representatives of The Provident Bank Foundation and of Provident Bank presented a grant from The Provident Bank Foundation in the amount of $5,000 to YWCA Union County. This grant will go toward community support services, which offer survivors of domestic violence counseling and case management services provided by professionals specializing in domestic violence.
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