Coppens Intergenerational Campus

In Fall 2026, YWCA Binghamton breaks ground on the Coppens Intergenerational Campus — a transformative 63,000 square foot development bringing 68 units of affordable housing to the Southern Tier. More than half is reserved for survivors of domestic violence and their families.

This space will be designed to bring together people of all ages, from young children to older adults, through shared programs and community connection.

The campus is named after Carole Coppens, who worked on the project for many years. Carole retired in June of 2026 as Executive Director of the YWCA of Binghamton after 26 years.

Naming the building after her is our way of honoring everything she's done for the community and the people she's helped along the way.

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Under One Roof

A place where healing, growth, and community come together under one roof.

What the Campus Will Include

Affordable Housing

68 units of affordable housing, with more than half reserved for survivors of domestic violence and their families.

Young Wonders Early Childhood Center

An expanded Young Wonders Early Childhood Center, serving children from six weeks to 12 years of age.

Community & Green Space

Our 5,000 square feet of green space will give visitors of all ages room to gather, play, and connect outdoors.

Kids enjoying time outside, older adults relaxing in nature, or families spending time together - this space will be a welcoming part of everyday life at the campus..

63,000

Square Foot Development

Units of Affordable Housing

11,000

Sq Ft of Community Space

5,000

Sq Ft of Green Space

Carole Coppens Lasting Impact

After 26 years of dedicated leadership, Carole Coppens has retired as Executive Director of the YWCA of Binghamton & Broome County, leaving behind an organization that is stronger, more resilient, and better positioned than ever to serve women, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

When Carole assumed leadership, the organization faced significant financial uncertainty and the potential loss of its historic Hawley Street building. Through thoughtful decision-making, steadfast commitment to the YWCA mission, and an unwavering belief in the importance of supportive services, she guided the organization from a period of instability to one of remarkable growth and opportunity.

Throughout her tenure, Carole championed the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women through programs for women's health, early childhood education, and the expansion of supportive housing and homelessness prevention programs, ensuring that some of Broome County's most vulnerable residents had access to safe, stable housing and the services needed to thrive. Under her leadership, the YWCA significantly expanded both its housing portfolio and supportive services while strengthening partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies.

Among her many accomplishments were the opening of Endicott Square, the launch of the state's first licensed Safe Supportive Shelter for Women in the region, the expansion of HUD-funded domestic violence housing programs, and the development of new ESSHI supportive housing residences on Grand Avenue and Hooper Road. She also led the acquisition and financing of the future $39 million Intergenerational Campus, now named in her honor as The Coppens Intergenerational Campus, a transformative project that will expand affordable housing and early childcare services for years to come.

Carole Coppens' leadership has always been rooted in collaboration, advocacy, and a deep commitment to community. She fostered strong relationships with government partners, funders, and community organizations, helping secure critical resources that will continue benefiting Broome County long after her retirement.

While Carole's impact can be measured through expanded housing, new programs, and organizational growth, her greatest legacy is the countless lives that have been changed through the opportunities, stability, and hope the YWCA provides every day.