YWCA of Yonkers

What YWCA of Yonkers does

YWCA of Yonkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1855 and affiliated with YWCA USA, the country's oldest and largest women's movement. Operating from a landmark building at 87 South Broadway in downtown Yonkers, the organization delivers an integrated portfolio of community services to women, children, seniors, and families across Yonkers and Lower Westchester. Core programs include a Housing Program (furnished residences, emergency housing assistance, and drop-in services for the homeless), a New York State-licensed Child Development Center serving 51 children ages 2 months to 12 years, a Senior Health and Wellness Program, a Workforce Training program with a six-week skills curriculum, the Next Gen Leaders after-school program for ages 10-21, and the P.E.A.R.L. Program for girls ages 10-18. The organization also runs advocacy campaigns (Until Justice Just Is, Week Without Violence) and signature annual events including the Spirit of a Woman Awards Gala and Celebrity Chef Cook-Off.

The organization's revenue model is donation-driven and multi-stream. Funding sources include individual donations (one-time and monthly tiers from $25 to $500+), corporate sponsorships structured in seven tiers from $250 (Supporter) to $20,000 (Presenting), planned/legacy giving, ACH electronic giving, honor/memorial gifts, and facility Space Rental. Service delivery is free or subsidized for community members in need, with no fee-for-service pricing. The organization employs approximately 25+ staff across programs, housing, child development, finance, HR, and maintenance functions, and is governed by a Board of Directors led by Board President Angela Adetola and Chief Executive Officer Charlie Knight. Customer acquisition occurs through direct community engagement, referral networks with the City of Yonkers, Westchester County agencies, and partner nonprofits, supported by a multi-channel marketing approach across Instagram, LinkedIn, website, email newsletter, and community events.

Name

YWCA of Yonkers

Legal name

YWCA Yonkers

Website

https://ywcayonkers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA of Yonkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of YWCA USA that provides housing, licensed childcare, workforce training, senior wellness, and youth development programs to women, children, seniors, and families in Yonkers and Lower Westchester.

Ownership category

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Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

School-Age Wraparound Care (Ages 3–5) (EDACAHAA)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Affordable housing
• Licensed childcare
• Workforce training
• Senior wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Yonkers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals supporting the mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Donation tiers of $25, $50, $100, $200, and $500 available online.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship programs including Presenting Sponsor ($20,000), Leadership Sponsor ($10,000), Champion Sponsor ($5,000), Community Sponsor ($2,500), Advocate Sponsor ($1,000), Friend Sponsor ($500), and Supporter Sponsor ($250).
3. Space Rental: Rental of facility spaces including gymnasium for health and wellness meetups, event spaces, meeting rooms, and conference facilities to generate revenue.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy giving options including naming YWCA Yonkers as a beneficiary in wills and complex trust arrangements that provide lifelong income.
5. ACH Electronic Giving: Recurring ACH transfers from checking or savings accounts for convenient monthly giving with automatic debit.
6. Honor/Memorial Gifts: Gifts made in celebration of milestones (birthdays, anniversaries) or in memory of loved ones, with notification cards sent to designated recipients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YWCA of Yonkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community services organization that delivers direct social services in Yonkers and Lower Westchester. Its core offerings include a Housing Program (with furnished residences, emergency housing assistance, and drop-in services), a New York State-licensed Child Development Center serving 51 children ages 2 months to 12 years, a Senior Health and Wellness Program, a Workforce Training program with six weeks of pre-trade preparation, and youth development programs including Next Gen Leaders and the P.E.A.R.L. Program for teen girls.

Product overview

YWCA of Yonkers is a community services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs serving women, children, seniors, and families in Yonkers and Lower Westchester. The core offerings include Housing Program (with emergency housing, furnished residences, and drop-in services), Child Development Center (licensed childcare for infants through age 12), Senior Health and Wellness Program, Workforce Training, Next Gen Leaders after-school program, and P.E.A.R.L. Program for teen girls. The organization also runs advocacy campaigns (Until Justice Just Is, Week Without Violence), annual events (Spirit of a Woman Awards Gala), and Back to School Sponsorship Program. These programs work together to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEARL Program: Prevention Empowerment Academics Recreation Leadership - a program designed for girls aged 10 to 18
• Next Gen Leaders
• Spirit of a Woman Awards Gala
• Until Justice Just Is

Products and services

• Housing Program Affordable, safe housing solutions tailored for women in need, including furnished private residences, emergency housing assistance, drop-in services for homeless individuals, and supportive services such as job counseling, employment training, and case management.
• Child Care Program (Child Development Center) Comprehensive child care program licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, serving 51 children ages 2 months to 12 years with an anti-bias curriculum, developmentally appropriate activities, and three nutritious meals prepared on-site.
• Senior Health and Wellness Program Program offering social activities (bingo, movies, arts & crafts, music), health and wellness services with visiting nurses, pharmacists, and nutritionists, exercise and aerobics classes, and resource referrals for legal assistance, rent assistance, and home health.
• Workforce Program Comprehensive soft and hard skills training program with six weeks of preparation before participants embark on a trade of their choice, accompanied by supportive services throughout the journey. Available to Yonkers residents.
• Next Gen Leaders After-school program for girls and boys ages 10-21 providing a safe, supportive environment with homework assistance, college readiness, job readiness training, resume building, interview skills, life-skills workshops, sports, Zumba, arts and crafts, and mental health awareness.
• P.E.A.R.L. Program (Prevention Empowerment Academics Recreation Leadership) Program for girls aged 10-18 providing a fun and safe environment with college planning assistance, job readiness training, summer internships, community service opportunities, and health, wellness, and prevention activities.
• Space Rental Rental of facility spaces including a gymnasium for health and wellness meetups, event spaces, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Childcare services for 51 children ages 2 months to 12 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• YWCA USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA Yonkers is an official affiliate of YWCA USA, the country's oldest and largest women's movement. This affiliation provides access to national campaigns, programming models, advocacy initiatives, and brand recognition while maintaining local autonomy in community service delivery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Family Services of Westchester: Regional nonprofit serving Westchester with mental health, housing, and family support services. Directly comparable as a community-based social services nonprofit operating in an adjacent Westchester geography.
• YWCA Brooklyn: YWCA USA affiliate delivering housing, childcare, workforce, and youth programs in Brooklyn. Closely comparable model: affiliate of same national organization with similar service mix.
• The Children's Village: Westchester-based nonprofit serving youth and families through residential, educational, and community programs. Comparable youth-and-family services model and is also recognized in the same 2025 Nonprofit Westchester Emerging Leaders context.
• Westhab: Westchester-based nonprofit providing affordable housing, workforce training, and supportive services. Directly comparable as a regional housing-and-workforce services nonprofit in the same operating geography.
• YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester: Another YWCA affiliate operating in the same Westchester region with comparable social services, housing, and women's empowerment programs. Directly comparable as a sister YWCA affiliate serving an adjacent geographic market.
• Urban League of Westchester: Affiliated with the National Urban League, providing workforce development, housing, and youth programs in Westchester. Directly comparable as a community empowerment nonprofit with overlapping workforce and social services mission.
• My Sister's Place: Westchester-based nonprofit providing domestic violence services, emergency housing, and advocacy. Comparable as a women's-focused housing and social services organization in the same region.
• Hope's Door: Westchester-based nonprofit providing domestic violence services, housing, and counseling. Comparable as a Westchester-area social services organization focused on women's safety and housing - explicitly cited as a peer honoree alongside YWCA Yonkers at the 2025 Nonprofit Westchester event.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National parent organization of YWCA affiliates across the country. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing brand, programming frameworks, and national campaign infrastructure that YWCA Yonkers leverages.

Others

• Nonprofit Westchester: Regional association of Westchester-based nonprofits. Relevant ecosystem peer that supports YWCA Yonkers through recognition programs (2025 Emerging Leaders) and convening the local nonprofit sector.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-of-yonkers
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DG6V8qHO9fJ
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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