Women’s Organization | Kingston, NY

About Us

The YWCA Ulster County was established in 1923 in response to the growing social, recreational, housing, and health needs of women moving into the City of Kingston from surrounding rural areas.

Located in the breathtaking Mid-Hudson Valley of New York, the YWCA Ulster County is driven by a powerful belief: every resident deserves equal access to opportunities that amplify their talents, spark their imagination, and ignite their sense of purpose. Despite the obstacles imposed by unjust systems that discriminate based on race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, we are committed to ensuring that all individuals thrive.

At the YWCA of Ulster County, we are dedicated to empowering women and fostering an anti-racist future through forward-thinking approaches, empathy, and a comprehensive strategy for human and cultural development. We prioritize early childhood education and offer lifelong family services, support, and transformative opportunities that pave the way for individual and community success. We are committed to creating a vibrant and equitable community where everyone can flourish.

Meet the Team!

Thank You to our Partners!

The O+ Festival

O+ empowers communities to take control of their collective well-being by exchanging art, music, and wellness.
The O+ Festival
HUDSY TV

HUDSY's mission is to strengthen, engage, and connect with the community through the power of film and storytelling with the goal of highlighting and elevating the incredibly diverse voices and spirit of the Hudson Valley in order to create positive social change and foster mutual understanding and respect.
HUDSY TV
Radio Kingston

Radio Kingston is a non-commercial platform dedicated to a vibrant, just, and healthy Kingston centered around community storytelling, artistic and musical expression, conversation, and connection.
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CoWork Kingston

CoWork Kingston is the hub – the heartbeat – of the Stockade district’s professional, entrepreneurial community. They offer 24/7 shared office, where you have the space to do your best work, while connecting with other independent, industrious individuals.
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Holistic Health Community

HHC offers free Community Holistic Healthcare Days, where holistic practitioners and community members volunteer their services, in the Hudson Valley, NY.
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WMC Health

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network is a 1700-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, NY.
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SUNY New Paltz

Founded in 1828, The State University of New York at New Paltz is a public university in New Paltz, New York.
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Marist College

Marist College is a private university in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1905.
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Ulster BOCES

Ulster BOCES provides educational leadership and support, along with more than 200 innovative and cost-effective programs and services, to help the eight public school districts in Ulster County meet their academic, administrative, and operational goals. Our programs benefit students, educators, employers, and taxpayers throughout Ulster County.
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Health Care is a Human Right

Accessible holistic health care for all.

Making holistic wellness education and care available to everyone in our communities.

All of our clinics are free. Donations are always welcome.
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SPENCE-CHAPIN

The mission of Spence-Chapin is to help find loving families for children whatever their needs or circumstances and provide counseling and support for all children and the families to whom they have been born or entrusted.
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ThriveOn!

THRIVE ON! is a BIPOC-led, youth-driven systemic change organization that uses emergent strategies to cultivate resilient communities through collaboration. Our vision is a future where community values, and the innovative spirit of our youth, are the bedrock of our economy — ensuring prosperity for all and commitment to the preservation of our natural world.
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The Brain and Body Coalition

We are on a mission to remind our communities that the brain is part of the body. In doing this, we remove the stigma behind mental health conditions. Often mental health is separated from physical health, but when it comes to our health, we must think of it as a whole. Mental, Physical, and Emotional. By educating our communities and the children within them, our goal is to break down stigma, educate on the impacts of culture and language, and create a safe space to speak about emotions.
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Mid- Hudson Energy Transition

Our mission is to empower municipalities, residents, and businesses to own and share renewable energy, create healthier buildings, and join in community wealth-building to strengthen the resilience of the Hudson Valley in the face of climate change.
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