Join us for a fun and empowering vision board workshop designed to help you imagine and navigate your path ahead with clarity and purpose.

Laurie Hirsch Schulz will lead this interactive workshop utilizing tools from her coaching practice. Walk away with specific steps to activate goals that are inspiring and meaningful to you. To learn more, click here: https://lhscoaching.com

Date: Wednesday, April 24th

Time: 6:30-7:30 PM

Location: YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester - 515 North St., White Plains, NY 10605

Registration Link: https://SVE4GoalSettingApril2024.eventbrite.com

Westchester Geriatric Mental Health Collaborative is excited to share our upcoming event: 

Supporting Mental Health in Older Adults with Complex Needs:

Resources in Westchester County

We invite you to join us for this informative and interactive workshop geared toward community members and professionals who serve older adults. The program will discuss services for individuals who may have multiple levels of need. 

The event will take place on March 22, 2024 at the Greenburgh Library from 10 AM- 2 PM with an option to join virtually. Registration is required. Please see the attached flyer for more information or visit the Registration Link. 

Please email clc4008@med.cornell.edu with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Please join us for an evening devoted to your health! According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis for both women and men in the U.S., excluding skin cancers (www.cancer.org) Due to busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, and the tendency to focus on others before ourselves, many of us delay self-care, such as scheduling appointments for routine colon cancer screenings to detect cancers when they are most easily treated. Some of us are fearful of being screened, or we may not know how to best educate and protect ourselves to reduce the risks of being diagnosed with cancer in the first place. During this program we will discuss cancer prevention, cancer screenings, early detection and its barriers, and available community resources, including an opportunity for uninsured or underinsured participants to sign up for FREE colon cancer screenings provided by White Plains Hospital and breast cancer screenings provided by the Westchester Community Health Center. A light dinner will be served.

The educational session of this program, which will be presented in English and Spanish, will be presented by Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT, the Westchester County Department of Health, Cancer Support Team, and the American Cancer Society.

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This event will focus on:

• Area hospital updates on birth equityefforts. Maternal mortality & birth stats/outcomes.

• Local perinatal wellnessresources.

• Community partners' engagement.

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NAACP® White Plains/Greenburgh Branch In collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® NAACP Pilota Omega Chapter "CELEBRATES" Women's History Month. This event will take place Sunday, March 17, 2024, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Greensburg public library. Honorees will be Lori Stephens, Executive Director, Good for Girls, Inc and Tiffany Hamilton , CEO, YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester. Refreshments will be served .

For more information, contact whiteplainsgbnaacp@gmail.com

Please join us for an evening devoted to your health! According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis for both women and men in the U.S., excluding skin cancers (www.cancer.org). Due to busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, and the tendency to focus on others before ourselves, many of us delay self-care, such as scheduling appointments for routine colon cancer screenings to detect cancers when they are most easily treated. Some of us are fearful of being screened, or we may not know how to best educate and protect ourselves to reduce the risks of being diagnosed with cancer in the first place. During this program we will discuss cancer prevention, cancer screenings, early detection and its barriers, and available community resources, including referrals for FREE cancer screenings for uninsured or underinsured participants provided by a White Plains Hospital Cancer Care Patient Navigator. A light dinner will be served.

This program, which will be presented in English and Spanish, is co-hosted by Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT, the Westchester County Department of Health, Cancer Support Team, the American Cancer Society, and White Plains Hospital.

Source: Colorectal Cancer Statistics | How Common Is Colorectal Cancer? (n.d.).

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This workshop aims to inspire, motivate, and cheer on any person who is in doubt, lacks confidence, and struggles through insecurities and anxieties.Through a light discussion and Q & A, Camille will detail her journey of healing and what helped her achieve her dreams.

Camille is a Filipino writer, born and raised in California. She graduated with a B.A. in Communication Arts from De La Salle University- Manila.

She worked for Ogilvy Public Relations where she supported teams in Technology, Sports, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. Today, she is a proud military wife and mom of two girls, 7 and 2.

Attendance is free. Registration is required. THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT.

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The Westchester County Human Rights Commission invites you to join us for a timely discussion on the difference between hate crimes, hate incidents and discrimination. The program will take place on Tuesday, February 20th at 6 p.m. at the Westchester County Center.

To register call:  (914) 995-9500 or email: humanrights@westchestercountyNY.gov

Visit the Human Rights Commission online at: HumanRights.WestchesterGov.com
Follow on Facebook:  @WestchesterCountyHRC

Join us on Friday, Feb. 16 for a daylong celebration of Galentine’s Day! Stop by the lobby at the Activity Center at 515 North Street in White Plains to write a Galentine (or Valentine!), guess how many candy hearts are in the jar for a chance to win some swag, and take pics in our photo booth! You can also create a video tribute for a woman in your life who has been good for your heart for our social media.

For more information, contact Angelique Morelli, Chief Development Officer at amorelli@ywcawpcw.org.

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing one in four deaths each year. Small acts of self-care, like taking walks, getting quality sleep, and cooking healthy meals, help your heart. Please join us on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5:00-6:00 PM at the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester’s Activity Center to learn about healthy ways to take care of yourself through nutrition and non-bake demonstrations. RSVP by Feb. 12 to Kristin Pinkerton, Executive Director of Health & Wellness at Kpinkerton@ywcawpcw.org.

From February 12-16, you’ll have your chance to show just how much you LOVE the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, as we host our first-ever, Galentine’s Week of Giving!

Our goal: $9,500 in honor of our 95th Anniversary. All money raised will directly support our programs.

Thank you to our partners PCSB, PCSB Community Foundation, and Kim DeMilia for being our Giving Challenge donors— combined, they will match every gift up to $4,750: that’s half-way to our goal! Now that’s what we call love ❤

Can't wait to show us love? Give now, here!

A Conversation with author Dr. LaRuth Gray, moderated by Michael A. Rebell

Unpacking the Lessons of School Desegregation and U.S. Presidents:

How the Role of the Bully Pulpit Affected Their Decisions

Education leader and historian Dr. LaRuth Gray’s new book, School Desegregation and the U.S. Presidents: How the Role of the Bully Pulpit Affected their Decisions offers a fresh look at the relationship between American politics and the history of segregation in the American school system. Join ArtsWestchester for an milluminating conversation with Dr. Gray, moderated by education policy thought-leader Michael A. Rebell. Ticket includes a copy of the book. Proceeds from the event will support ArtsWestchester’s Art & Social Justice initiatives.

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We are excited to bring to you Staff Chair Yoga!! This will be held on Tuesday February 6th from 12-1pm. There will be two sessions, so we hope you can join us for one of them or both! 

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan. The draft plan is available for review at onewhiteplains.com/elements, the Office of the City Clerk and the White Plains Public Library. Persons wishing to comment are invited to share their feedback at the hearing. Spanish translation assistance will be available.

Protecting your family’s future: Smart life planning for everyone. Kick-start the New Year by learning what an estate plan is and how to create one. Everyone - of all backgrounds & financial situations - should have an estate plan. Join remotely by registering at WWA-EstatePlanning.eventbrite.com Or Join in person at Yonkers Public Library 16 Thompson St., 12:00pm - 1:30pm.