Happy Black History Month! From pioneering sheroes such as Dr. Dorothy Height, Helen Claytor, and countless others to our programming and advocacy efforts, YWCA has a long history of advancing racial justice that began decades ago with our own reckoning of racial inequities within the YWCA movement. During Black History Month, we are sharing our… Continue Reading Happy Black History Month
Do you have a mermaid tail or dream to swim like a mermaid? Then this is the event for you! Girls and boys can learn how to swim like a beautiful mermaid or stealth-like merman! Unlike before, this event now offers activities for beginners AND more advanced swimmers. Swimmers must be in Level 3 or… Continue Reading Mermaid Fun Swim
York, PA – (October 4, 2022) Every year in October, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Throughout the month of October, YWCA York has several awareness and educational activities planned to take action, prevent domestic violence, and support survivors. To kick off the month, YWCA York will be hosting… Continue Reading YWCA York Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(September 8, 2022) On this day, tomorrow and forever in our hearts we will remember Stephanie Seaton as a mother, a social justice warrior, a community activist and a women’s rights advocate. Ms. Seaton received the Dorrie Leader Advocacy Award because of her fierce determination for women’s rights, and for her work advancing equality and… Continue Reading YWCA York Remembers Stephanie Seaton, Dorrie Leader Advocacy Award Recipient
York, PA – (August 18, 2022) YWCA York announces the postponement of its 2022 Walk A Mile In Her Shoes© event in order to move towards a more inclusive event. “For more than a decade this important event to our community has reminded us of the impact of gender-based violence in its many forms. We… Continue Reading Walk A Mile Postponed to Make Event More Inclusive
York, PA – (August 15, 2022) YWCA York announces Lizaida Morales as the 2022 Dorrie Leader Advocacy Award recipient, as selected by the board’s advocacy committee. This award is sponsored by Stock and Leader Attorneys at Law. In 1995, YWCA York created the Dorrie Leader Advocacy Award to recognize women advocates for their work on… Continue Reading YWCA York to Honor Lizaida Morales with Dorrie Leader Advocacy Award
York, PA – (August 10, 2022) YWCA York is pleased to announce that LaQuinn Thompson has joined the organization and will serve as its new Youth Director. “LaQuinn is exactly what YWCA York needs to take our Youth programming to the next level! His commitment and passion to youth in York matches ours. Get excited… Continue Reading YWCA York Announces New Youth Director
York, PA – (August 2, 2022) YWCA York announced new board leadership that will focus on the high-level strategy, oversight and accountability of the organization while supporting the nonprofit’s work of eliminating racism and empowering women. “This is an exciting time for our organization and the strengths these leaders bring will only serve to add… Continue Reading YWCA York Announces New Board Leadership
York, PA – (July 14, 2022) YWCA York strongly objects to the June 24 Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade after nearly 50 years of precedent guaranteeing a woman’s right to reproductive freedom which invokes the right to equality. Since 1891, YWCA York has been a champion for women around issues of safety, autonomy,… Continue Reading YWCA York Statement on Overturning of Roe v Wade
York, PA – (June 2, 2022) YWCA York, one of York County’s oldest and largest non-profit organizations, announced today its Board of Directors has selected C. Kim Bracey as their next CEO, effective July 5, 2022. “After a highly competitive nationwide search, I’m excited to welcome C. Kim Bracey as YWCA York’s next CEO,” said… Continue Reading YWCA York Selects C. Kim Bracey as Next CEO
In a recent episode of a wildly popular television show about teens and young people, one of the young male characters verbally assaults his partner. The two shout at and berate one another, both struggling to feel heard and understood by the other. In prior episodes, viewers also witnessed that same leading male character physically… Continue Reading Teen Dating Violence Awareness