Over 134 Years of Service to Women and Community.

The YWCA moves into the former Victorian Hotel, marking the first
step toward a proper permanent home for the organization.

When young women moving to Binghamton for factory work had nowhere safe to go, YWCA organized three town meetings — and this nonprofit was born.

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In the first year after WWII, YWCA becomes the very first national organization to adopt an interracial charter — ending racial bias decades before it became law

Wellness programs for women launch, including the region's first pool open to all races and both sexes — giving generations of children the chance to learn to swim.

The Center for Women Alcoholics opens, later expanding to support women battling all forms of addiction and helping them rebuild their lives.

The YWCA helps 150+ girls per year launch careers through the federal Job Corps program. Interfaith Shelter and additional housing programs form to keep vulnerable women off the streets.

Carole Coppens joins the YWCA as the new Executive Director,
ushering in a new era of leadership and growth.

YWCA celebrates its 100th anniversary. In the same year, ENCOREplus is launched — a groundbreaking program supporting women affected by breast cancer.

A major flood filled the main lobby and children's playroom. Within four hours the YWCA reopened, though flood damage required two months of community-supported recovery.

A two-year overhaul adds a new 1,800 sq ft childhood classroom and upgrades 54 efficiency apartments — all while the 54 women and children residing there stayed in place.

YWCA operates its first Rapid Rehousing program with OTDA funding — offering up to 12 months of rental assistance plus financial coaching. 25 permanent supportive housing units are added across the region.

The exterior rehabilitation project reaches completion, restoring and modernizing the building's façade for generations to come.

The YWCA opens the Southside Manor Emergency Shelter — a 66- bed facility at 76 Conklin Ave. More than a shelter: a place where women begin to find their footing and build toward a better future.

YWCA announces plans for 15 permanent supportive housing units in Endicott, serving very low-income families with mental health needs.

Executive Director Carole Coppens retires after building a lasting impact.

YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County welcomes new executive leadership as the organization continues to serve and grow alongside the community.

YWCA launches its Intergenerational Campus — a transformative vision to expand capacity for women, children, and families for the next 134 years.

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