Youth Empowerment Program: Earth Day Special! One by one, Kristie Piacine prompted the 11 girls watching her and one another on a computer screen: What are you grateful for? Will you name a stretch or yoga pose? One by one, the girls answered: family, health, everything, taco shells; tree pose, warrior pose, side stretches. Some […]
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“Tom Scott moves south to St. Louis while on his trip down the Mississippi. He takes a break to talk with R.P. Eddy, CEO of Ergo, and Stacey Woodland, CEO of the YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA) who is a community builder working with the tnp academy. They discuss the challenges of being an agile
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YWCA Tri-County Area Honors Janice Warnquist, Long-time Volunteer and Community Supporter YWCA Tri-County Area was saddened to learn of the passing on March 31 of long-time volunteer Janice Warnquist. Janice had been involved with YWCA Tri-County Area for more than 50 years, serving on the board of directors in the 1970s and as board president
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This past week we were thrilled to host our 3rd Virtual Meet Up for Great Girls Today, for girls in 4th-6th grade! Every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, our Youth Empowerment Program team offers their free programming virtually – Great Girls Today. Every Great Girls Today session begins with a Brain Smart
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The Coronavirus pandemic has presented enormous hardships for millions of individuals across the country and the world. For all of us, this is a time of tremendous uncertainty and it will require everyone to come together to protect the most vulnerable members of our communities. And, we are already planning ahead so we can adapt
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Over 100 years ago, YWCAs across the country operated as first responders during the Spanish influenza pandemic. Today, we have been called upon to do the same during the global coronavirus pandemic. We are, and always have been, on the front lines. During these difficult times, stress and anxiety are at an all-time high for
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Is staying at home making you feel more than a little antsy? Are the kids bouncing off the walls? Do you want a fun way to get up and move around a little? YWCA Tri-County Area has an antidote for cabin fever: virtual YW CHAMPS fitness sessions, in your living room, each Tuesday and Thursday
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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted our classes, we are still have open enrollment for interested students! Enrollment is open for the next 12-week session of Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education (High School Diploma) classes at YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA). The session begins Monday, April 13. The classes are free to Pennsylvania residents 17 and
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Do you know exceptional girls making a difference in their school and in their community?? Nominate her today for YWCA Tri-County Area’s 5th Annual Tribute to Exceptional Girls awards brunch. Nominees and award winners will be honored on Saturday, May 16 at the Hill School Center for the Arts in Pottstown. Modeled after YWCA’s long-running
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Educational, enrichment, leadership, and mentoring opportunities for youth in the Pottstown area will expand through a five-year commitment of support to YWCA Tri-County Area from the Home for Orphans Foundation of Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania. The Home for Orphans Foundation has pledged $50,000 over five years to YW’s Youth Empowerment Programs, which provide enrichment and
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