Utica NY-
WHAT Salute to Outstanding Women
WHEN Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.; program will begin at noon
WHERE Hart’s Hill Inn; 135 Clinton Street, Whitesboro
WHO All members of the media are invited.
WHY YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) to celebrate 37th annual Salute to Outstanding Women and will hit a milestone of surpassing 300 women in their Salute Academy.
DETAILS Event speakers are YWCA MV CEO Dianne Stancato, YWCA MV Board President Dietra Harvey, and the eight Salute Honorees. Honorees will be officially inducted into the Salute Academy.
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About YWCA Mohawk Valley
YWCA Mohawk Valley is a nonsectarian organization engaged in the mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. In 2024, YWCA MV provided more than 60,000 instances of service to individuals in Herkimer and Oneida Counties via such programs as domestic and sexual violence crisis services, violence prevention education, residential services for homeless women and children, and emergency shelters and transitional housing for individuals escaping violence.
YWCA MV offers free and confidential help 24/7. In Oneida County, call or text 315.797.7740 for domestic and sexual violence crisis services. In Herkimer County, call 315.866.4120 for child advocacy and sexual violence crisis services. Visit ywcamv.org/Chat anytime to directly reach an advocate through a private chat server. More information about YWCA MV can be found by visiting ywcamv.org.
