YWCA Ulster County

What YWCA Ulster County does

YWCA Ulster County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 and headquartered at 209 Clinton Avenue, Kingston, New York, operating as a local affiliate of the national YWCA USA network. The organization delivers a multi-service portfolio organized around three pillars — Wealth, Wellness, and Wisdom — serving women, children, and families across Ulster County in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Its core offerings include Magic Circle School, a New York State-licensed early childhood education program serving children aged 6 weeks to 4 years; the Families NOW Preservation Program, an intensive family preservation service for high-risk Ulster County families referred via the Department of Social Services and Family Court; women's health programs including free cancer screenings and monthly holistic health clinics; and economic empowerment programming through WealthWise financial literacy, the Clinton Avenue Kitchen commercial kitchen, and time-shared professional workspace. Additional offerings include the Maiden Lane Gallery art campus, the TechLab technology access program launched in 2024, the Bridge to Build summer arts pre-K program, and the year-long Stand Against Racism advocacy campaign.

The organization operates on a hybrid nonprofit revenue model combining fee-for-service tuition (27% of Magic Circle families qualify for subsidized care), individual donations and year-end giving campaigns, government grants and contracts, corporate philanthropy (notably Spectrum), and small commercial revenue from kitchen/workspace rentals and gallery sales. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on direct outreach, partnerships with local institutions (Family Court, Ulster County DSS, RUPCO, League of Women Voters, Spiral Mirror), annual fundraisers such as the Women Who ROAR Gala and 102nd Birthday Jamboree, and earned media across Daily Freeman, Spectrum News, Radio Kingston, and La Voz. The organization has approximately 10 employees, serves over 1,275 families annually, and operates satellite childcare locations in Ellenville and Lake Katrine. Most recently, YWCA Ulster County appointed Maureen Lashlee as Interim Executive Director following the departure of Athena Fliakos, while expanding childcare via a RUPCO-supported daycare at a $15 million state-funded supportive housing project in Town of Ulster.

Name

YWCA Ulster County

Legal name

YWCA Ulster County

Website

https://ywcaulstercounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

YWCA Ulster County is a 1923-founded Kingston, NY nonprofit delivering childcare, women's health, economic empowerment, and family preservation services across Ulster County under YWCA USA's Wealth, Wellness, and Wisdom framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Women empowerment programs
• Early childhood education
• Community social services
• Racial justice advocacy
• Financial literacy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations from community members supporting the organization's mission to empower women and eliminate racism. The organization runs regular fundraising campaigns including Year-End giving and direct appeals.
2. Commercial Kitchen Rental: Clinton Avenue Kitchen provides commercial kitchen space for women in the food industry to launch food businesses, generating rental income while supporting economic empowerment.
3. Professional Workspace Rental: Time-shared workspace offered at reasonable prices for women's small service businesses including holistic healthcare practitioners and therapists.
4. Art Gallery Sales Platform: Maiden Lane Gallery provides exhibition space and sales platform for women artists to showcase and monetize their work, with the organization likely taking a commission on sales.
5. Childcare/Tuition Fees: Early childhood education programs (Magic Circle School) serving children from infancy through age 4, with tuition fees for non-subsidized families and scholarships available for eligible families (27% qualify for free lunch).
6. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from government sources including grants for specific initiatives like the TechWise grant from Spectrum and state grants for community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YWCA Ulster County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization delivering a continuum of programs across three pillars: Wealth (WealthWise, $avvy financial literacy, Clinton Avenue Kitchen commercial kitchen rental, Professional Spaces coworking), Wellness (no-cost cancer screenings, holistic health clinics, primary and GYN care, cardio care through Ellenville Regional Hospital), and Wisdom (Magic Circle early childhood education, TAP/Day One apprenticeship, Early Childhood Development Program, Families NOW Preservation Program for high-risk families, Peace Education Center). Additional offerings include the Maiden Lane Gallery and Art Campus, TechLab digital literacy program, and the Stand Against Racism Campaign.

Product overview

YWCA Ulster County operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs organized around three pillars: Wealth, Wellness, and Wisdom. The organization provides early childhood education through the Magic Circle School and Early Childhood Learning Center; women's health services including cancer screenings and holistic wellness; economic empowerment through financial literacy (WealthWise, $avvy), commercial kitchen space (Clinton Avenue Kitchen), and workspace (Professional Spaces); and educational programs (TAP/Day One, Early Childhood Development). Additional offerings include the Art Campus featuring Maiden Lane Gallery, family support services through the Families NOW Preservation Program, technology access via TechLab, and community advocacy through the Stand Against Racism Campaign. These programs collectively serve women, children, and families throughout Ulster County with services ranging from childcare for infants to senior wellness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magic Circle School: High-quality childcare and early education program for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years, located in Uptown Kingston, operating Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM. Uses Creative Curriculum with play-based and place/play/sensory-based approaches.
• Maiden Lane Gallery
• WealthWise
• Clinton Avenue Kitchen
• Stand Against Racism Campaign

Products and services

• Magic Circle at the YWCA A New York State-licensed childcare center offering high-quality care and early education for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years, following a play-based Creative Curriculum that nurtures curiosity and natural wonder. Serves families in Kingston, NY with on-site delivery.
• Women's Health Initiative Holistic women's health program providing no-cost cancer screenings (ovarian, cervical, breast), monthly holistic health clinics, cardio care, GYN care, and full primary care services in partnership with Ellenville Regional Hospital and Spiral Mirror.
• WealthWise A financial literacy and wealth-building club empowering women to invest, save, and thrive through educational programming and group learning.
• $avvy Financial Literacy Financial literacy programs offered in partnership with strategic partners covering home buying, investments, and financial independence for women and communities.
• Clinton Avenue Kitchen Commercial kitchen space and business development support for women in the food industry to launch food businesses or curate family meal programs.
• Professional Spaces Time-shared workspace at reasonable prices for women's small service businesses, including female holistic healthcare practitioners, therapists, and other select professional service providers.
• TAP/Day One Professionalizing early education through apprenticeships that enhance teaching quality, hands-on learning, and sustaining workforce and living wage development for women entering early childhood care.
• Families NOW Preservation Program An intensive family preservation program serving high-risk families residing in Ulster County, designed to offer immediate short-term services to families with children at imminent risk of out-of-home placement, with priority referrals from Ulster County Department of Social Services.
• Early Childhood Development Program Nurturing program using Creative Curriculum and place/play/sensory-based approaches for children ages 0-5, focusing on Earth, Social, and Political Justice education.
• Maiden Lane Gallery Public art gallery with rotating exhibitions, public art installations, and artist-led programming at the YWCA Ulster County Art Campus, supporting artists while inviting community engagement.
• TechLab Technology program launched through the TechWise Grant to bridge the technology gap, empowering women with access to resources, supporting entrepreneurs, and connecting generations of learners.
• Bridge to Build Art Education Summer Program Summer pre-K arts program that immerses students in an arts-focused curriculum to increase confidence and prepare children to enter kindergarten.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,275 families served annually through early childhood education and family court programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RUPCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2024RUPCO selected YWCA Ulster County to provide daycare services at the new supportive housing development converting the former Quality Inn in Town of Ulster. YWCA will operate a two-level daycare facility and a commissary kitchen open to residents and public audiences. The project received a $15 million state grant.
• Spiral MirrorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpiral Mirror partners with YWCA Ulster County and People's Place to present The Healing Hours - free monthly holistic and metaphysical healing sessions including Heart Healing, Akashic Record Readings, Acupuncture, Reiki, Craniosacral, Reflexology, and Tarot. Spiral Mirror also co-hosts monthly holistic health care clinics at The People's Place.
• The People's PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe People's Place partners with YWCA Ulster County and Spiral Mirror to host monthly holistic health care clinics providing integrated health services for women. Located in Kingston, NY.
• League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Valley RegionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration report and discussion between leadership teams about intersecting missions and ways to collaborate to enhance both organizations' work in the community.
• O+ FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerO+ Festival partners with YWCA Ulster County for events at the organization's building, combining arts and culture with community wellness. The partnership celebrates the shared commitment to community flourishing through public art.
• Radio KingstonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio Kingston provides media coverage and event sponsorship for YWCA Ulster County, including interviews and community storytelling. YWCA team members appear on shows including Out in the Valley, Planet Seniors, and Let's Talk Kingston.
• Chronogram MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChronogram Media sponsors YWCA events including the 102nd Birthday Jamboree and Women Who ROAR, providing media coverage and promotional support.
• Dr. B. Nilaja GreenminorOthersDr. B. Nilaja Green is a board member who led the Mindfulness Matters Workshop in October 2023, enhancing workplace well-being and mental resilience for community members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County: Sister community-services nonprofit operating in the same Kingston/Ulster County geography with comparable childcare, youth development, and community wellness programs — strong geographic peer even though mission is broader than gender-focused.
• Hudson Valley Community Services: Hudson Valley-based nonprofit providing social services, case management, and family support to vulnerable populations across the same Mid-Hudson Valley region — comparable in target population and nonprofit service-delivery model.
• YWCA of Northeastern NY: Capital-region YWCA affiliate serving the Schenectady/Albany area with early childhood education, domestic violence services, and women's empowerment — comparable as another upstate New York YWCA affiliate in a nearby but non-overlapping geography.
• Family Services of Westchester: Hudson Valley-area nonprofit providing family counseling, youth services, early childhood programs, and family preservation — directly overlapping with YWCA Ulster County's Families NOW and Wisdom pillar offerings in an adjacent geography.

Direct peers

• YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester: Another New York State YWCA affiliate offering a similar combination of childcare, women's empowerment programming, and family services under the same national YWCA USA umbrella. Most directly comparable in mission, scope, and funding model.
• YWCA of the City of New York: The flagship New York YWCA affiliate delivering early childhood education, youth services, and women's economic empowerment programs. Directly comparable mission and program mix at significantly larger urban scale.
• Family of Woodstock: Ulster County-based nonprofit providing crisis intervention, family support, housing assistance, and youth services — directly comparable to YWCA Ulster County's Families NOW family preservation and community wellness programs in the same service area.
• YWCA of Greater Syracuse: Upstate New York YWCA affiliate operating childcare, women's economic empowerment, and racial justice advocacy programs. Comparable as a same-network regional YWCA serving a similar mid-sized metro footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ywcaulster
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ywcaulstercounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/ywcaulstercounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-of-ulster-county1
• Instagraminstagram.com/ywcaulster

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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