YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester

What YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester does

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1929 and headquartered at 515 North Street in White Plains, NY. It operates a multi-service portfolio across three signature program areas — Empowerment & Economic Advancement, Health & Wellness, and Racial Justice — serving women, children, and families in Westchester County. Core service lines include an accredited Children's Learning Center providing childcare for ages 8 weeks through pre-K ($2,043–$2,178/month tuition); an Aquatics Program in a six-lane 25-yard heated pool serving ages 6 months to 15; a recreational and competitive Gymnastics Program in an 8,000 sq ft facility; the Women's Residence, the largest provider of supportive housing and wraparound services for women in New York State (193 residents since 1930); the Westchester Center for Racial Equity (launched 2021); the GEMS after-school program for Black and Brown girls with a documented 100% high school graduation rate; Y Leaders; the inaugural CDF Freedom School (launched July 2024); Camp Funkist summer camp; YW ACCESS for individuals with developmental disabilities; and court-ordered supervised visitation and safe exchange services in White Plains and Yonkers. The organization reports serving 7,500+ women and families annually with 101–250 employees.

The underlying technology stack consists of standard nonprofit SaaS tools: Brightwheel for childcare enrollment and tuition billing, Daxko for online program registration across aquatics, gymnastics, and camps, DonorPerfect for donation processing, Microsoft Forms for workshop/event sign-ups, and Google Calendar/ICS for event distribution. The organization maintains no proprietary technology, no AI/ML components, no mobile app, and no disclosed API.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: recurring fee-for-service (childcare tuition, membership tiers of $30–$110/month, swim/gymnastics/Red Cross program fees, facility and parking-lot rentals, premium supervised visitation); institutional contracts (court-ordered visitation, HUD-regulated supportive housing, DSS childcare subsidies); and donations/grantmaking (individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, and an active 'Let Women Lead' capital campaign targeting $2.4 million). The go-to-market motion is community-led and direct-to-consumer, combining word-of-mouth referrals, community events and workshops, partnerships with schools, churches, county government, and earned media. Direct revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester

Legal name

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester

Website

https://ywcawpcw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating since 1929, providing accredited childcare, supportive housing, youth development, racial equity, aquatics, gymnastics, and fitness programs to women, children, and families in Westchester County, NY.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Educational Services (61), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Women's empowerment programs
• Early childhood education
• Supportive housing services
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through annual and monthly donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants. The 'Let Women Lead Campaign' is raising $2.4 million to expand impact.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide access to fitness center, swimming pool, fitness classes, discounted programs, and community events. Membership tiers range from $30/month for youth to $110/month for families.
3. Childcare Tuition: Monthly tuition for childcare services at the Children's Learning Center, ranging from $2,043 to $2,516 depending on age group (infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K).
4. Program Fees: Fees for swim lessons, gymnastics classes, Red Cross training courses, and other programs. Private swim lessons start at $58 for members.
5. Facility Rentals: Rental income from meeting space at 515 North Street Activity Center and parking lot rentals for film crews.
6. Court Visitation Services: Premium fee-based supervised visitation and safe exchange services for families seeking confidential court-ordered or private services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester delivers a multi-service nonprofit portfolio spanning early childhood education (accredited childcare from infancy through pre-K), youth and adult aquatics and gymnastics instruction, women's supportive housing, youth empowerment and summer enrichment programs, court-ordered supervised visitation, economic empowerment for women, racial equity training, and fitness/wellness memberships. Programs are delivered through physical facilities in White Plains and Yonkers, supplemented by online registration and a domestic violence shelter hotline.

Product overview

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs under three signature areas: Empowerment & Economic Advancement, Health & Wellness, and Racial Justice. The core offerings include the Children's Learning Center (accredited childcare from infancy through pre-K with enrichment), the Aquatics Program (swim instruction from 6 months to 15 years), the Gymnastics Program (recreational and competitive), and Women's Residence (supportive housing for 193 women). Youth empowerment programs include GEMS for middle and high school girls, Y Leaders for teenage leadership development, and CDF Freedom School for summer enrichment. The organization also operates Camp Funkist summer day camp, Court Visitations for supervised family visitation, YW ACCESS for individuals with developmental disabilities, Sister's Village E4 for economic empowerment, the Westchester Center for Racial Equity for DEI training and services, and YW Fit fitness programming. The membership program provides access to fitness facilities and pool. Programs are registered through Daxko, enrollment managed via Brightwheel for childcare, and donations processed through DonorPerfect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEMS: Girls Empowered through Meaningful Support - a program cultivating Black and Brown girls and teens in Westchester County focusing on S.T.E.A.M., Financial Literacy, Community Service, College Prep, and Identity Development.
• Y Leaders
• Freedom School
• Camp Funkist
• YW ACCESS
• CIT Program

Products and services

• Children's Learning Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% high school graduation rate for GEMS program participants
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Children's Defense Fund (CDF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2024YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester partners with the Children's Defense Fund to host CDF Freedom School, a signature summer enrichment program that strengthens academic, civic, and socio-emotional skills for children in a safe environment with caring adults. The organization launched Westchester County's first Freedom School on July 8, 2024.
• Westchester County Office for WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister's Village E4 is a collaborative program between YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, Women's Mentoring Network, Inc., and the Westchester County Office for Women designed to support women in achieving economic security and financial literacy.
• Women's Mentoring Network, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister's Village E4 collaboration providing comprehensive job readiness and mentorship programming for women in Westchester County, supporting participants in Employment, Education, Economic Mobility, and Empowerment.
• Union Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreedom School inaugural location in White Plains, hosting fifty scholars from kindergarten to fifth grade for the summer enrichment program.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA serves as a Proud Provider of Red Cross Training, offering Lifeguard Training, Lifeguard Recertification, and Water Safety Instructor courses. Also partners for water safety education workshops including Longfellow WHALE Tales program.
• HOPE worldwideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHOPE worldwide partnered with YWCA for a Day of Beauty community celebration event providing free beauty services, Zumba, yoga, food, and community resources.
• Feeding WestchesterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for food distribution events and Valentine's Food Drive, addressing food insecurity in the Westchester community.
• Girls Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative Youth Leadership Summit bringing together young women for empowerment, education, and community building with interactive workshops on advocacy, self-care, and period equity.
• Volunteer New York!coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Jeanette Gisbert spoke at YWomenVote Townhall about the Civic Circle framework for civic engagement and driving change. Partner in community empowerment initiatives.
• Chase BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChase Bank presents financial literacy workshops including 'Valuable Money Lessons for Families' as part of Wednesday Community Workshop Nights at Freedom School.
• Westchester Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Family Health and Wellness workshops and Free Breast Exam Awareness and Prevention for Seniors events, providing health resources and mammography referrals.
• White Plains High School UNICEF ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent partnership for Valentine's Food Drive benefiting Feeding Westchester, demonstrating youth-led community engagement.
• Aunt FlowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerY Leaders 2023-24 partnered with Aunt Flow to raise funds and awareness about Period Poverty, resulting in installation of free period products in all YWCA White Plains bathrooms.
• Planned ParenthoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerY Leaders participate in Youth Lobby Day in Albany to discuss reproductive health care for women and meet with New York State elected officials.
• Westchester County Executive George LatimerminorOthersWestchester County Executive participated in Freedom School inaugural ceremony, demonstrating government support for YWCA initiatives.
• State Senator Shelley MayerminorOthersState Senator participated in Freedom School inaugural ceremony, demonstrating legislative support for YWCA initiatives.
• White Plains Mayor Thomas RoachminorOthersWhite Plains Mayor participated in Freedom School inaugural ceremony, demonstrating municipal support for YWCA initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella organization for the YWCA movement in the US, coordinating 200+ local YWCA affiliates. Directly comparable as the parent brand/network and operates similar childcare, housing, and empowerment programming at national scale.
• JCC (Jewish Community Center): Multi-site community centers offering aquatics, gymnastics, childcare, summer camps, fitness, and cultural programming under a similar multi-program nonprofit operating model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit operating local clubs offering afterschool programming, summer camps, sports instruction, and youth leadership. Comparable as a multi-site nonprofit delivering youth enrichment and childcare-adjacent services.

Direct peers

• Girls Inc. National nonprofit delivering youth leadership and empowerment programming for girls, including S.T.E.A.M., college prep, and identity development—directly comparable to the YWCA's GEMS and Y Leaders programs.
• YWCA Brooklyn: Another NY-area YWCA affiliate offering childcare, aquatics, fitness, and empowerment programming under the same national brand. Comparable operating model in a different NYC borough.
• Family Services of Westchester: Regional nonprofit providing supportive housing, family services, court-related visitation programs, and economic empowerment in Westchester County. Directly comparable service portfolio and geography.
• Westchester Jewish Community Services: Westchester-based human services nonprofit offering supportive housing, family services, disability programming, and youth services. Comparable mission, geography, and population served.
• YWCA Greenwich: Regional YWCA affiliate serving a comparable affluent suburban CT/NY corridor demographic with childcare, aquatics, fitness, and women's empowerment programs.
• YWCA of Yonkers: Sibling YWCA affiliate serving neighboring Yonkers, NY. Comparable as a local YWCA chapter delivering childcare, fitness, and empowerment programs to a similar suburban NY demographic.

Regional players

• Sarah Lawrence College (Center for Early Learning): Nearby Westchester institution operating early childhood education programs serving similar suburban families. Comparable for the Children's Learning Center childcare offering and educational programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ywcawhiteplains
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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