YWCA Greater Harrisburg

YWCA Greater Harrisburg

Non-profit Organizations

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 90 followers

Eliminating Racism, Empowering Communities

About us

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Website
www.ywcahbg.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1889
Specialties
housing and homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, supported employment, veterans services, and crisis intervention

Locations

Employees at YWCA Greater Harrisburg

Updates

  • Honoring Juneteenth: Today, we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrate the resilience, strength, and cultural contributions of Black communities. Juneteenth reminds us of the ongoing journey towards equality and justice for all. Let's stand in solidarity, and continue the fight against systemic racism. Happy Juneteenth! 🖤❤️💚 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

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  • The Junior Board of the YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking qualified applicants for service starting with its 2024-2025 term! The YWCA Junior Board consists of a dynamic group of young women who are committed to raising awareness and funds in support of the mission and operations of the YWCA Greater Harrisburg. In recent years, the Junior Board has focused its efforts on raising money for our Child Development Programs. Our Junior Board members work to develop leadership and community service skills, and to mentor and foster those who have a desire to serve the greater Harrisburg community. The Junior Board is open to women ages 21-35. If you are interested in applying for membership visit https://lnkd.in/dbzqda-t to apply. Deadline for applications is July 31, 2024.

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  • This #PrideMonth, we're joining with YWCA USA to celebrate women advocating for the rights of LGBTQIA+ community. Author and activist Angela Davis is internationally known for her work to confront all forms of oppression in the US and abroad. She has consistently worked to dismantle oppression faced by the Black community, women and the LGBTQIA+ community. 🏳️🌈

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  • 📢💜 Big Announcement! 💜📢 We're incredibly proud to introduce our new website dedicated to the programs and services we offer to support our communities, empower women and eliminate racism. It's also a place for us to showcase our upcoming events. And we've also made it easier to support the YWCA with a convenient link to donate. Check it out today! https://www.ywcahbg.org/ #EliminatingRacism #empoweringwomen

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  • As we celebrate #PrideMonth, let's honor the vibrant diversity and unwavering resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Every color, every identity, every story enriches our world. Together, let's continue to create a more inclusive and accepting society where everyone can live authentically and love freely. Throughout the month, we will be joining @YWCA USA in sharing stories of women who have advanced equity for the LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈❤️🌈✨ #LoveWins #Pride2024

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  • We had a wonderful time last evening at our annual Junior Board Happy Hour, held at the The Country Club of Harrisburg. The event featured a record-setting silent auction and music by Joe Cigan. We are grateful to everyone who came out and enjoyed the evening, donated an item for our silent auction and raffle, purchased the baskets and helped us raise money for our Pre-K and Summer Camp programs. We also want to once again thank the evening's sponsors: Barley Snyder, ShipDaddy, Busy Beaver Building Centers, Inc., Babst Calland, AccuMed Billing Services, KPMG, Pennian Bank

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  • We're just a few days away from our Junior Board Spring Happy Hour. The event will include a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, and one free drink ticket with ticket purchase. The event takes place Tuesday, May 21 at the The Country Club of Harrisburg from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the YWCA's Child Development programs. The items up for auction including one month of yoga at Just Plain Yoga Studio, Hersheypark tickets, gift cards (including Polished Salon, Spa & Wellness), foursome at the Hershey Country Club, and so much more! You can preview the auction items at the link below. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. We'd like to thank Joe Cigan for once again providing the evenings musical entertainment. And thank you to our sponsors, Barley Snyder, ShipDaddy, Busy Beaver Building Centers, Inc., Babst Calland, AccuMed Billing Services, KPMG, and Pennian Bank. To purchase tickets and preview auction items, visit https://lnkd.in/e7nSVuTd (click the Items tab to see the auction items that will be available for bid).

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    This just in -- we're gathering up some great baskets for our Silent Auction at the Junior Board Spring Happy Hour on May 21. Items for bid will include an Baseball Night at the Harrisburg Senators game, one month of Yoga at Just Plain Yoga Studio, two tickets to Hersheypark, gift cards to Susquehanna Outfitters and Polished Salon, Spa & Wellness and so much more! Join us on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Harrisburg Country Club for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, music, a silent auction and great networking! Tickets are $20 in advance and include one drink ticket. Visit https://lnkd.in/e7nSVuTd to buy your tickets today! This event raises money for the YWCA's child development programs. This event is sponsored by Barley Snyder, ShipDaddy, Busy Beaver Building Centers, Inc., Babst Calland, AccuMed Billing Services, KPMG and Pennian Bank

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