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, food, crafts, raffles, giveaways, community resource tables, employment opportunities, and more. Join the movement from October 16-21 for “Not On Our Screens. Not In Our Streets: A Movement Towards Violence-Free Communities”.
Join YW3CA for the Week Without Violence Events leading up to the Block Event on Oct 23, 11 AM-3 PM in front of YWCA Tri-County Area at 315 King St in Pottstown. Rain or shine.
Donation-Based Self-Defense Class
Lead by Robert Edmunds
Tuesday, October 17th 6pm-8pm
724 N. Adams St. Pottstown
Tinyurl.com/WWVSelfDefense
Healthy Relationships Workshop
Wednesday, October 18th
5th-8th grade 6-6:45 PM | 9-12th grade 7-8 PM
724 N. Adams St. Pottstown
tinyurl.com/wwvyouth2023
BLM Street Art Restoration
Thursday, October 19th & Friday, October 20th 10 AM – 4 PM
315 King St. Pottstown
https://tinyurl.com/BLMart23
WWV Block Event FREE!
Saturday, October 21st 11 AM to 3 PM
315 King St. Pottstown
Join us for music, food, art and more!
Yw3ca.org/wwv
Thank you to the value-driven partners, sponsors, and vendors of Week Without Violence.
Partners and sponsors provide critical financial support to fuel YW3CA’s mission-based programs and services. This vital work can’t be done without them!
Community partners and vendors present will include Giant Pharmacy, RSVP, Foundations Church, Regional Health Equity Action, Art Fusion, This That and Designs, Alvernia University, Volpe Enterprises, Berks Nature, State Representative Joe Ciresi, Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge, Affordable Health Care, Pottstown NAACP, Community Hero PA, Charity Crossing, Choice Care Senior Benefits, First Baptist Church, Comcast, Mother Goose, Limerick Generating Station, Constellation, POWER Interfaith, Montco Works, Flavor from the roots, Malinda Agee, Victim Services, United Church of Christ, STRIVE Initiatives, Family Services of Montgomery County, The Mayor’s Art, Little Brave Hearts, EXP Realty, Mt Herman Missionary Church, Maternity Care Coalition and McSurdy Orthodontics.
YW3CA Programs Present include Dignity Kitchen Café, Trauma and Prevention Services, Youth Empowerment Programs, Foster Grandparent Programs, Advancement, Mission Engagement, ERUC, Adult Education and Training, Early Education Center, Mission Initiatives, WE 360 and Club Connect.
Entertainment includes the Pottstown Area Middle School concert band, led by teacher and band director Katie German, musical performances by Terri Camilleri and David Charles YW3CA Staff member Kimyetta Lewis, performing original poetry designed to empower and inspire the community, and Steven Pugh of SP Entertainment. There will be a special visit from local music legend and proud member of YW3CA’s Foster Grandparent Program, Mike Holliday, and his accompanying band!
If you missed the opportunity to get involved this year, don’t worry. The YW3CA is always seeking meaningful and high-impact partnerships that promote learning, growth, and understanding. If you’re interested in becoming a community partner or participating in future events, please get in touch at advancement@ywcatricountyarea.org.
For more about Week Without Violence, visit yw3ca.org/wwv/ or follow us on social media, @YW3CA.
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YWCA Tri-County Area is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YW is a leader in advocacy for women and girls, works to eliminate racism, and empowers women through quality affordable childcare, adult literacy, and a host of programs to support the health and vitality of women, girls, and families.
