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YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo was interviewed by USA TODAY about the wage gap, as the organization joined the National Women’s Law Center and other nonprofits in “commemorating” Moms Equal Pay Day on June 10—the date marking how far into the year that the average working mom has to work to earn what the average […]

This episode of Organize Your Butterflies features a conversation with YWCA National Capital Area CEO Monica Gray. The discussion includes suggestions on how to best engage in difficult conversations about race and racism, the significance of lending helpful tools and language to make the conversation productive and civil, and learning to hear people’s fear rather […]

YWCA Lancaster Announces new CEO Lancaster, Pa. (September 17, 2019) – YWCA Lancaster is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacie Blake as its new CEO.  Ms. Blake began work at the agency in early September. Ms. Blake has over fifteen years of senior management experience at local, state and national levels in the social […]

YWCA Lancaster Announces 2019 Women of Achievement Honorees Lancaster, Pa. (August 6, 2019) – YWCA Lancaster is excited to announce the six honorees for the Women of Achievement Awards. These deserving women have exemplified “women on a mission” — in their chosen fields and in our community. The six honorees are: Timbrel Adidala, Creator and […]

Do you know a Woman on a Mission? YWCA Lancaster is Now Accepting Nominations for the 3rd Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon! Lancaster, Pa. (May 21, 2019) – Nominations are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon. YWCA Lancaster is excited to host this Luncheon which will honor six deserving women […]

Lancaster, Pa. (June 3, 2019) – YWCA Lancaster is proud to present a “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” event coming to Tellus360 on Friday June 21. Registration starts at 4 p.m. with the walk stepping off at 6 p.m. in Penn Square. Historically, “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” has been an international movement […]

The holiday season is here and like most, we’re busy running from one function to another or figuring out what gifts to give loved ones. In the midst of all the chaos, you’re invited to our building for a relaxing afternoon tea. This event takes place on Wednesday December 12, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Many people […]

Lancaster, Pa. (December 13, 2018) – Each year, the children in YWCA Lancaster Child Care center celebrate the season during the winter solstice, complete with light refreshments, cookies and gifts for the children. This year, the twelve Standard Process Pennsylvania Distribution Center employees stepped up and purchased $1,500 in donated gifts for the children. They […]

The hero Showcase: YWCA Lancaster’s ExtraGive Event YWCA Lancaster will host a unique, artistic event during this year’s ExtraGive. Over the past year, the organization has brought to life the hero campaign, a movement that focuses on giving names and faces to the heroes of the Lancaster community through storytelling. At this year’s ExtraGive, YWCA […]

Got this information from State Rep Mike Sturla’s Facebook page: “Afterschool STEM Programs According to PSAYDN survey of more than 1,600 fifth grade students who participated in after school STEM programs, 79% improved in overall academic performance, 62% improved their behavior in the classroom, 91% had better attendance records, and 93% had satisfactory or above […]