The Women's Opportunity Center goes beyond traditional non-profits. We're dedicated to unlocking your full potential and propelling you to success. Our comprehensive programs, entirely free thanks to generous donors and grants, equip you with the tools and support to break free from limitations and shine brightly.

Check out our new in person and online events! From networking, support groups, to crafts... we have it all! Click the here to unleash your potential and see the upcoming events!

Women's Fireside Network | Mingle and Meet Event

TODAY: Monday, August 12th

The Women's Fireside Network is TODAY Monday August 12th! We will have a casual meet up of women to share stories, meet new people, find likeminded women in the area, and hopefully make lifelong connections!

Location:

Barbagallo's Tavern

Time/Date:

Monday | August 12th | 6PM-8PM

This event is FREE to attend, you just need to purchase your own food/beverages! The restaurant has Cornhole, Jenga, and there will be Trivia at 7PM if anyone wants to play!

Registration is required for proper staffing of the restaurant to ensure timely service!

Booth at The Syracuse Downtown Farmers Market

Every Tuesday Until October

Our Next Appearance: 8/20/24

8:00AM - 2:00PM

Local food, venders, musicians, and more! Stop by to get some locally grown produce, hear a local musician, eat from local food trucks, and gain more knowledge on WOC and what we do! We will also be raffling off a gift card to a local restaurant!

If you would like to sponsor our booth, contact us today!

Sponsoring our booth you get:

Your logo on our booth
Your flier on our booth
A shout out on our website and newsletter!

More Information

To Sponsor Our Booth Next Week Call Us

M&T Bank & WOC

Financial Literacy Workshops

August 26th & September 6th

M&T Bank is partnering with the Women's Opportunity Center to offer 4 different types of financial literacy workshops to our clients and followers! In these workshops you'll learn everything from basic knowledge of the banking system, checking and savings accounts, budgeting, banking for business, and much more! Stay tuned for the full description next week!

Join us at The Fairgrounds!

Wednesday, August 28th

9am-4pm

We are proud to have a booth for Women's Day at The Fair!

We will be located under The Pavilion at Chevy Court.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact us!

Links to Click:

Sponsor Our Booth

More Information

What do you get when you sponsor our booth?

Your logo on our booth
Your flier on our booth
A shout out on our website and newsletter!

Interviews with Women in Business

Hey Boss Ladies! Do you want to hear inspiring stories from women crushing it in business?? You can watch the interview series now! Follow our Instagram or View Here!

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Run Down of Our Programs!

Community Fliers

IPEI Hosts Weekend of Free Activities at Stewart Park August 23 & 24

Sweetening the end of summer with free carousel rides, ice cream and activities!

Join Ithaca Public Education Initiative for two days of FREE RIDES at Stewart Park's Herschell Carousel, and more! Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24 from 11am to 7pm. Bring your family and friends to take a spin on this historic merry-go-round!

Free Stewart Park Carousel Rides
Fri. 8/23 and Sat. 8/24 from 11am to 7pm
Celebrate the end of summer with free rides aboard the historic Stewart Park Carousel!
Movies in the Park, Monsters, Inc.
Fri. 8/23 from 7PM to dusk (weather permitting)
Get your Monsters, Inc. pre-movie watching game on by heading to the IPEI tent for free ice cream and coloring activities while supplies last.
Meet & Greet with IPEI Staff & Board

Sat. 8/24 from 3PM to 5PM

Chat about school and community partnerships with IPEI’s new Executive Director, Indi McCasey, as well as IPEI staff and board members while also enjoying free ice cream and coloring activities while supplies last.

Learn more at IPEI’s event pages on ipei.org and Facebook.

https://www.ipei.org/events2/ https://fb.me/e/1pmBfL212

Have you relocated to the area in the past year to live or work in Tompkins County?

Are you interested in learning more about what Tompkins County has to offer a first time resident or someone returning after years away?

Join us this month at Monks on the Commons! We will meet on the patio if the weather is nice!

Enjoy conversation, food, and drinks with other residents who are new to the community.
Learn about services, programs, and volunteer opportunities in the area.
Explore a business or place that may be new to you.

While the event is geared towards new residents, any resident who feels they would benefit from attending or introducing themselves to new members of our Community are welcome. Significant others and kids are always welcome to attend our Welcome Home events. Food and drinks available for purchase from our host (see menu).

Welcome Home Wednesday is presented by Visions Federal Credit Union, with support from Cayuga Health System and Ithaca College.

We look forward to seeing you there, and welcome home!

Date/Time

Wednesday, August 28th

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Fees/Admission

Free to attend; advance registration encouraged

The Ithaca YMCA will be traveling across Tompkins County, bringing FREE summer fun to rural families. Families can enjoy an afternoon of fun from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM from Monday to Friday at each location this summer.

Every child in attendance will receive a FREE bag of active play toys and at-home arts to continue the fun all summer long. This program starts at the Trumansburg Farmer's Market next Monday, August 12th!

Pop-Up and Play with the YMCA will be held at the following locations:

August 12th - 16th: Trumansburg Farmer’s Market, Trumansburg

Thank you to Tompkins County Youth Services for funding Pop-Up and Play with the YMCA. Contact Johnathen Rockwell with any questions about this program.