Make Kindness the Norm. Today and Everyday! In a world that often feels overrun by negativity, taking moments to focus on positivity is crucial. National Random Acts of Kindness Day, observed nationally on Saturday, February 17th, serves as a reminder of the power inherent in small acts of kindness. It’s a day to embrace kindness […]
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Celebrating Black History on Superbowl Sunday Today, on Superbowl Sunday, we celebrate Black History and commemorate the life and accomplishments of Jim Brown, an American football player, civil rights activist, and actor. Jim started his career on the gridiron, playing football for nine seasons. During eight of those seasons, he led the league in rushing
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As the new year draws close, we pause to contemplate our impact and the milestones achieved in advancing our mission. Our pride swells as we reflect on strides made possible by devoted teams deeply committed to this common cause, with an innate understanding of the crucial support required to lift communities up. In this gratitude,
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Ingrid started at YW3CA in our English Language Learning remote class soon after isolation from COVID-19. She was born in Columbia, where she received a Food Science degree. She and her husband were new to the country when they first enrolled in YW3CA’s Adult Education & Training Center; the program helped enhance their English language skills and
YWCA Tri-County Area hosted its annual MLK Day of Service on January 16, 2023. YW staff, volunteers from Giant Food Stores, Valley Forge Casino, and the community at large kicked off the day with breakfast and presentations from local educators and YW leadership. Ross Hamilton noted that “African American students who have had at least
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Adult job seekers are invited to participate in YWCA Tri-County Area’s first Career Café at the Adult Education and Training Center from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 4. This event will provide free education and training workshops designed to help participants establish steady employment. Career Café will repeat the first Friday of each month.
In light of the George Floyd verdict, this national case reinforces the struggle to save Black lives. This historic event has highlighted and opened eyes that Black Americans are not treated equally across the system. Accountability must be held by our local state and national government to bring about the reforms that are long overdue.
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YWCA Tri-County Area is proud to announce our partnership with Your Way Home Montgomery County to provide eligible Montgomery County renters and landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19 up to 12 months of assistance for rent and utility bills dating back to March 13th, 2020. Keeping People in Their Homes “We know that many people across Montgomery County are still facing job loss and economic impacts due to the
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According to Feeding America’s “Map the Meal Gap” studies, 7 percent of Montgomery County residents are facing food insecurity with an estimated rise to 11.1 percent in 2020. Many food pantries have experienced a 50 percent increase in demand over the past few months, thereby heightening the need for broad collective action to support the health
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The U.S. Department of Education announced 95 finalists in the Rethink Adult Ed Challenge, a $750,000 competition to advance pre-apprenticeships. Selected by an expert review panel, YWCA Tri-County Area is thrilled to be one of those finalists, having the opportunity to access resources and support that will enable our continued thought leadership, innovation, barrier-breaking, and re-thinking of
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