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Make a New Year Brighter
Celebrating Our Work Together
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Happenings
YWCA Bergen County
Quarterly Newsletter
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In This Issue:
Letter from the CEO
Supporter Spotlight
Corporate Corner
Jan-Mar ’19 Showcase
In the News
Looking Ahead
Ways to Give
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Dear Friend,
When the calendar turned to a new year, we looked back with pride at the impact we made together and forward to all we will accomplish in 2019 with the help of our supporters.
Key areas of focus as we kicked off 2019 were our perennials: women’s empowerment, racial justice, and supporting survivors. Thanks to your support, these programs and services are blooming!
From our Women’s Leadership Conference to networking with non-profit leaders through the UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW63) to our WEN on the GO! workshop series, women's economic empowerment and leadership have been central themes.
In addition to the ongoing work of our Racial Justice Task Force, we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with our community partners the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee of Ridgewood and Glen Rock and the MLK Birthday Committee of Bergen County, including a social justice forum on youth activism where I was honored to present alongside NJ Attorney General Grewal.
We shared our expertise in coalition-building at the Montclair State University 2019 Social Justice Conference, contributed to the discussion on effective partnerships at the Center on Violence Against Women and Children's NJ Conference on Campus Sexual Violence, and collaborated on sexual violence prevention through the SAFE (Sexual Assault Free Environment) Coalition.
We also supported families through our affordable, enriching school age child care and helped seniors stay happy and healthy with Fitness & Friendship Fridays.
We are so grateful to all of our partners and donors, with special thanks this quarter to our Opening Doors sponsor BD and donors Andy Stern and Jennifer Johnson.
We hope you enjoy looking back at our accomplishments together from January through March 2019 in this quarterly newsletter.
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Helen Archontou MSW, LSW
Chief Executive Officer
YWCA Bergen County
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Andy Stern & Jennifer Johnson
Andy Stern, former President of SEIU (Service Employees International Union), and Jennifer Johnson have always recognized the value of giving back. With a belief that women are key to overcoming the world’s most pressing challenges, including racial and environmental justice, Andy and Jennifer are helping fuel YWCA Bergen County’s mission to empower women and eliminate racism through generous financial support as well as the gift of their time. After 15 years as Director of Communications for Center for Food Action, Jennifer brings her substantial expertise to YWCA Bergen County’s vibrant live social media coverage. We are deeply grateful to Andy and Jennifer for their incredible support of programs that empower women, strengthen communities, and strive for justice.
Questions about ways to give? Contact Lori Murray at 201-345-1888 or
[email protected]
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Our tremendous thanks to global medical technology company BD for corporate giving, philanthropy, and volunteerism. As a YWCA Bergen County Opening Doors sponsor, BD is supporting the economic empowerment, youth development, health & wellness, racial justice, and anti-violence programs we deliver to our communities. BD is helping give women, children, and families the tools they need to overcome adversity and make strides to fulfill their goals and dreams.
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Questions about support and sponsorships?
Contact Lori Murray at 201-345-1888 or
[email protected]
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January to March 2019 Showcase
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Strengthening Women’s Leadership
Women’s Leadership Conference: OUR TIME IS NOW! Motivate, Mentor and Master the Art of Leading
– This vibrant women’s conference featured networking, keynote speaker, workshops, power panel, and Q&A session. Sponsored by BD, Konica Minolta, Suez, Columbia Bank, Andy Stern & Jennifer Johnson, Davis Saperstein & Salomon, and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. #YWBCWLC19
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Building Gender Equality
UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW63) – Non-profit leaders including YWCA Bergen County connected and networked around the 2019 theme of social protection systems, access to public services, and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in events hosted by YWCA USA and the NGO Committee on the Status of Women/NY (NGO CSW/NY).
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Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship
WEN on the GO! Small Business – A workshop series—like
Conquer Your Confidence with Sarah William and
Amplify Your Voice with Video with Marci Hopkins and Jennifer Daure—that gives woman-owned companies, entrepreneurs, independent consultants, and gig workers ways to network, exchange ideas, and get actionable advice on growing their business. Sponsored by a grant from Coca-Cola Foundation. #YWE360
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Helping Young People Lift Their Voices
Why Young People Should Lift Their Voices Now More Than Ever – Among a weekend of activities hosted by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee of Ridgewood and Glen Rock, a social justice forum on youth activism with keynote speakers NJ Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and YWCA Bergen County CEO Helen Archontou plus student panelists.
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Celebrating MLK’s Legacy
90th Birthday Celebration in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – A celebration hosted by the MLK Birthday Committee of Bergen County themed “Women on the Move…Leading the Way” with special guests and speakers including a keynote address by YWCA Bergen County board member Anna Wong.
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Collaborating to Dismantle Racism
Racial Justice Task Force – A quarterly collaboration among community leaders to support and develop programming to dismantle racism in our communities. Thanks to a generous grant from Bergen County, the Racial Justice Task Force will bring renowned Undoing Racism® training by the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond to key stakeholders from nonprofits, County agencies, faith-based organizations, and community groups.
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Connecting Survivors with Legal Services
Legal Advocacy Program – YWCA Bergen County healingSPACE provides legal advocacy services and access to legal services to survivors of sexual violence in partnership with Northeast NJ Legal Services. Requests for services may be made by contacting
Erin Cunneely.
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Sharing Best Practices
NJ Conference on Campus Sexual Violence – In this conference hosted by the Center on Violence Against Women and Children, YWCA Bergen County CEO Helen Archontou was a panelist on best practices from the field in “Who Are Our Partners? A Discussion with Community Agencies and Higher Education Institutions.”
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Building Coalitions
2019 Social Justice Conference: Changing the Unacceptable – YWCA Bergen County CEO Helen Archontou and Mission-Based Coordinator Jessica Monaco-Copell led “How to Build a Coalition" in this Montclair State University conference on developing allies and taking your mission to the next level for real change.
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Keeping Seniors Healthy
Fitness & Friendship Fridays – This series of free, fun, and informative monthly workshops on topics such as successful aging, healthy exercise, and understanding Medicare keeps seniors engaged and informed. Presented by YWCA Bergen County Senior Health & Wellness in partnership with At Home Companions.
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Glen Rock forum marking MLK Day features Grewal,...
Gun violence, climate change, gender equality and immigration were among the topics discussed by local teenagers and Attorney General Gurbir Grewal at a forum held Saturday in Glen Rock to remember the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr....
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We invite you to take part in a prestigious celebration of outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to women’s empowerment, equality, and social justice by supporting the YWCA Bergen County Walking the Talk Gala 2019: Our Time Is Now. The 2019 Gala takes place on May 15 6:30-10:30pm at Seasons, Washington Township. Our Special Guest Host is Pat Battle, Anchor, Weekend Today In New York/WNBC.
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Have you signed up your kids for camp? Get a glimpse of the amazing summer they will have at YWCA Bergen County Camp Orinda or Camp Ma-Kee-Ya!
Give another child an exciting, enriching summer to remember! Your tax-deductible gift to YWCA Bergen County's Spring Appeal will help give children from underserved families the opportunity to attend a YWCA Bergen County summer day camp to make friends and memories as they have fun and learn new skills.
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Your donation helps strengthen and empower women, girls, and families in our communities.
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Whether you are an individual, community group, or company, we welcome the gift of your time and talents.
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Sponsor
Sexual Violence Prevention
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Help YWCA Bergen County healingSPACE educate young people on ending sexual violence.
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Contact our Director of Development and Communications Lori Murray at
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At YWCA Bergen County, our daily work is to empower women and girls with programs like
WEN on the GO!
and
Empower U
; support survivors and their loved ones with
healingSPACE
Sexual Violence Resource Center; strive for the equality of all people with our
Racial Justice
initiatives; and advocate for change with efforts like our
Time Is Now Action Coalition
to address sexual harassment and assault.
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New Jersey Charitable Registration Notice
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Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling 973-504-6215 and is available on the internet at
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov
, Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.
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YWCA Bergen County
214 State Street, Suite 207
Hackensack, NJ 07601
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