named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Center in the Courts
Supports children involved in court proceedings due to domestic violence, offering a safe space, emotional support, and resources such as clothing and seasonal items
Dayle Rae’s Place
New domestic violence safe house in Orleans County, continuing critical shelter and support services for survivors in the region
Domestic Violence Crisis & Prevention Program
Provides emergency shelter (Safe House), case management, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and their families in Genesee County
My Sister’s Closet Boutique
A boutique providing professional and casual clothing free of charge to women in need, particularly those rebuilding their lives after domestic violence or seeking employment
Parenting After Violence
An 8-week educational course for parents who are domestic violence survivors, helping them understand the impact of abuse on their children and develop healthy parenting skills
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advance social justice and advocacy initiativesEngages in advocacy and social justice work focused on eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting equity across issues including voting rights, civil rights, affordable housing, pay equity, violence prevention, and health care reform.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Deliver domestic violence prevention and education programsConducts prevention initiatives such as Healthy Relationship training for youth, reaching 189 middle and high school students in Genesee County in 2019, and operates the 8-week Parenting After Violence program, supporting 10 parents to graduation in 2019. Also distributes domestic violence information at community events.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Deliver economic empowerment and community programsOffers economic empowerment opportunities through initiatives like My Sister’s Closet Boutique, which generated over $7,700 in profit in 2019, with all proceeds supporting the Domestic Violence Program.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Host community engagement and recognition eventsOrganizes annual events such as the Women of Inspiration Awards and the "Empowerment Through The Lens" program to engage and uplift the community.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Manage organizational operations and facility developmentMoved operations to a new community center at 85 Main Street in Batavia, NY, and previously purchased the Bierce home on Main and Summit Street and built a gymnasium through director-financed mortgages, establishing a permanent facility for services.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Operate childcare and family support servicesProvides childcare services at the Genesee County Family Court and distributed 18 coats to children served by the Children’s Center in the Courts program in 2019.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Provide domestic violence crisis and support servicesOffers emergency shelter, safety, and supportive housing services for survivors of domestic violence, including 1,048 nights of safety provided to families in 2019. The organization acquired the former PathStone Safe House in Orleans County and secured HUD Rapid Rehousing Program funding to expand housing support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$637K
Contributions & grants$483K76%
Program service revenue$142K22%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$637K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$457K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$546K
Cash$54K
Investments$242K
Liabilities$73K
Net assets$473K
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE BEEDHAM-RADA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $66K |
board members · 14
- ANITA STROLLO — DIRECTOR
- ANNELIESE ALIASSO — DIRECTOR
- ASHLEE REIGLE — DIRECTOR
- CASSANDRE DIPIAZZA LCSW — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINE FIX — DIRECTOR
- DIANA PRINZE — DIRECTOR
- DR EMILY FRASER BRANCHE — DIRECTOR
- EMILY MARLING — VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
- GEORGANNE MOTT LANG — PRESIDENT
- LAUREN CASEY — DIRECTOR
- LAURIE PFAFF — DIRECTOR
- LISA SMITH — DIRECTOR
- MARIANNE LAMPART — DIRECTOR
- SANDY WOJTASZCZYK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborated with the YWCA on Women Build Day to construct a new house.
- Independent Living of the Genesee Region Partner — Collaborated with YWCA of Genesee County to secure HUD Rapid Rehousing Program funding.
- NYS Lt. Gov. Delgado Government — Visited the YWCA of Genesee County, indicating engagement with state government leadership.
- Oak Orchard Health Partner — Co-hosted the Healthy Moms Community Resource Fair with the YWCA to support breastfeeding mothers.
- Quota International Partner — Volunteered with My Sister’s Closet Boutique and supported its operations in 2019.
- Rotary Club of Batavia Partner — Partnered with the YWCA to renovate the Domestic Violence Safe House, contributing labor and resources.
- UMMC Partner — Partnered with the YWCA on the Healthy Moms Community Resource Fair to support breastfeeding mothers.
- United Way of Genesee County Funder — United Way Funded Agency and provider of donated coats through its Coat Drive.
- YWCA USA Network — Member organization affiliated with YWCA USA since 1910.
- YWCA USA Network — Shares podcasts and programming produced by YWCA USA.
- YWCA USA Network — YWCA of Genesee County is part of the national YWCA USA network.
- ywcagenesee.org Network — Official website associated with YWCA of Genesee County
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Based Personal Empowermentmethodology: arts-based_empowermentBy using photography and visual storytelling, participants achieve personal empowerment and self-expression, because creative engagement fosters identity reclamation and agency, especially among marginalized women.
- Podcast-Driven Education and Mobilizationmethodology: podcast-based_education_and_mobilizationBy producing podcasts on issues affecting women, girls, and families, we educate and mobilize the public toward advocacy and behavior change, because accessible media content increases awareness and engagement on systemic issues like pay equity and domestic violence.
- Racial Justice and Gender Equity through Empowerment and Systemic Advocacymethodology: racial-justice-and-gender-equityBy centering women's empowerment and directly challenging systemic racism and gender inequity in programs and advocacy, we produce institutional change and advance justice, because addressing root causes of oppression creates lasting equity.
- Women-Centered Trauma-Informed Empowerment Modelmethodology: women-centered_empowermentBy providing trauma-informed support and women-centered services such as clothing and resources, we enable survivors to rebuild confidence and independence, because safety and dignity are foundational to recovery and long-term autonomy.