By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service With a move to downtown Batavia, the YWCA of Genesee County will be able to provide an expanded array of services in a larger space to more people in need and, hopefully, erase a frequently uttered comment about the agency’s existence. That’s the thinking …
BY Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service YWCA Executive Director Jamie Beedham-Rada has announced that the agency dedicated to domestic violence advocacy, housing services and various other community initiatives is moving to downtown Batavia. Earlier this week, Beedham-Rada shared on the YWCA’s website its decision to leave its longtime home at …
Community Spotlight is a monthly feature that will highlight those who make a difference in our communities each day. If you know of someone in your community who makes a difference each day, and wants to be featured in the Community Spotlight, message Video News Service on Facebook. Jamie Beedham-Rada …
Awards will significantly boost efforts to house individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Genessee, Orleans and Wyoming (GOW) County area. Press release Batavia, NY – November 4, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Rapid Rehousing Program funding to the YWCA of Genesee County …
The YWCA of Genesee County held a Breakfast Panel at Main Street 56 Theater on Monday morning, to get the word out about systems of support and stories of survival as part of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Panelist included City of Batavia Police Chief Shawn Heubusch, Jacquelyn Wheeler, Mental Health …
The YWCA held a family friendly Open House at their location at 301 North Street on Friday evening. Guided Tours of the YWCA programs were provided, and community agencies were also on hand along with several food trucks. From left Jamie Beedham-Rada, Executive Director/YWCA of Genesee County, Marcy Morgan/Dixieland Images …
(Pictured from left: Police Chief Shawn Heubusch (City of Batavia), Probation Director Tim Michalak (Genesee County Probation), First Assistant District Attorney Joe Robinson (Genesee County District Attorney’s Office), Program Coordinator Nicole Easton (Genesee Justice), Victim Counselor Rosanne DeMare (Genesee Justice), Executive Director Jamie Beedham-Rada (YWCA of Genesee County), Sheriff Joe Graff (Genesee County …
Press release Batavia, NY – The YWCA of Genesee County is proud to announce the 2025 Women of Inspiration Awards Luncheon, set to take place on Saturday, May 3, from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM at Terry Hills Banquet Facility in Batavia. This year’s event will honor women in five …
Press release The YWCA of Genesee County is thrilled to announce the addition of four outstanding women to its Board of Directors, marking a full board of 13 members. Each of these new members brings a wealth of experience in empowering individuals and serving the community. Georganne Elia, Board Chair, …
Press release/provided photo YWCA of Genesee County Welcomes Crisis Counselor, Jacquelyn Wheeler YWCA of Genesee County is excited to announce a $50,000 grant from the Garman Family Foundation, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, to add Crisis Counseling Services for Genesee County. For more than a century, the …