The Jamestown YWCA has announced the recipients of the 2022 Women of Achievement awards. The awards honor women whose career, volunteer and advocacy achievements have worked to enhance diversity and inclusion and promote the empowerment of women … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Book Read – May 5, 2022
Jamestown YWCA's Alize Scott and Chautauqua Institution's Amit Taneja talk about the "Book Read" happening across the county. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Stand Against Racism – April 7, 2022
The Jamestown YWCA's annual Stand Against Racism challenge is taking place during the month of April. YWCA Social Justice & Equity Director Alize Scott tells us more. … [Read more...]
YWCA’s Stand Against Racism Challenge is Underway
The YWCA's Stand Against Racism Challenge is now underway. YWCA Social Justice & Equity Director Alize Scott said the 21-day challenge is a great for people who are just starting their journey in learning more about racial equity and social … [Read more...]
Jamestown YWCA’s ‘Stand Against Racism Challenge’ Kicks Off April 4
The Jamestown YWCA's "Stand Against Racism Challenge" will kick off Monday, April 4. This year, YWCA will be investigating Critical Race Theory, Living Wage, Film and Television, and Reproductive Justice. Participants will be able to download an … [Read more...]
Women’s March & Rally To Be Held at Dow Park Saturday
Jamestown Justice Coalition and Jamestown YWCA will be holding a women's march tomorrow in conjunction with marches across the United States. The rally at noon at Dow Park will be followed by a march to Jamestown City Hall and back in support of … [Read more...]
JPS Expanding Summer Learning Programs for Students
Jamestown Public Schools are expanding summer learning opportunities for students. Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell says students in kindergarten through 6th grade will be able to participate in the district's Summer Learning Enrichment … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Amanda Gesing from Jamestown YWCA: April 15, 2021
Amanda Gesing talks with WRFA about the Jamestown YWCA's "Stand Against Racism" event scheduled for Friday, April 23, 2021 … [Read more...]
Jamestown YWCA is Holding “Stand Against Racism” Event
The Jamestown YWCA is encouraging people to get involved in the "Stand Against Racism" event scheduled for Friday, April 23rd. YWCA Executive Director Amanda Gesing said this year's event addresses racism as a public health crisis, "And what … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission Gets First Look at Revised Gateway Lofts Proposal
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will be the lead agency for the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) for the Gateway Lofts project. On Tuesday the Jamestown Planning Commission approved being the lead agency for the SEQR process, which is … [Read more...]
