YW3CA’s Youth Empowerment Programs work with youth and their families to create brighter futures. Meet Nicole Dudek, a mother of three whose daughter, Celeste Plummer, has actively participated in YEP Programs for four years. Celeste’s dedication recently earned her a nomination for the Tribute to Exceptional Women and Girls Award. Nicole Dudek reflected on the […]
Celeste Plummer: A brighter future for me and my family. Read More »
#GivingTuesday is November 28th. Join YWCA Tri-County Area this Giving Season: Together We Build. Together We Give! As challenges arise for communities served, YW works tirelessly to provide essential programs, services and resources, to help build a future where equity and justice for all prevail. We Can’t Do It Without You! Our work to eliminate racism and
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The YW3CA Programs located at 300 King Street and 724 N. Adams Street are hosting a week full of free or donation-based activities leading up to the Annual Block Event. On Saturday, October 21st, the 300 block of King Street in Pottstown will be transformed into a community event featuring poetry recitals, music performances, games,
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Art, music, dance, food, block event marks YWCA Tri-County Area’s Week Without Violence: OCTOBER 16-21 The 300 block of King Street in Pottstown will be transformed into a community event featuring the restoration of the Black Lives Matter Street art installation, a student art contest, dance, poetry, music, games, food, community resource tables, employment opportunities and
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In a year filled with challenges and opportunities, YWCA Tri-County Area finds itself at a pivotal moment of transformation and renewal. As we share this annual report, we invite you to join us in embracing “Rebirth and Empowerment” as we continue cultivating thriving communities. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, our collective journey has
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Volunteer opportunities change lives, including yours! Just ask Helen who has volunteered with our Foster Grandparent Program for over 16 years! Volunteer Foster Grandparents are special people. The children we serve need volunteer grandparents to thrive! We prioritize support for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with exceptional needs. The extra attention and mentorship provided
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This year, we carefully selected our Exceptional Women & Girl Award Winners. After eliminating award categories from the nomination process, the selection committee discussed how to honor every aspect of our Award Winners’ accomplishments. We aimed to acknowledge their achievements, adversities, and lived experiences without restrictions, limited definitions, or preconceived notions. Furthermore, this new process
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YW3CA Honors Women & Girls for the 27th Year in a Row. The 27th annual Tribute to Exceptional Women & Girls was held Thursday, June 15, at the Valley Forge Casino and Resort. Over 230 people gathered to connect, network, and celebrate with fellow change-makers. YWCA Tri-County Area is committed to building a more inclusive
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Who’s stressed out, raise your hand…If you’re feeling stressed YW’s Trauma Prevent Services are here to help. How many adults in your workplace right now would raise their hands? Are you raising yours? How many students in a 3rd-grade classroom would raise their hands? In a 7th-grade classroom? 11th graders? College students? Is all stress
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Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate black heritage, black contributions, and the black experience. It is a time for collective awakening, better understanding, and learning. February is also known as the month of love and American Heart Month. What can we discover at the intersection of heart, health, and history? Black
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