Rise 2 Thrive is a weekly program for high school students in 9th through 12th grades to develop leadership skills, prepare for college and careers, and gain real-world experience. Participants connect with peers and mentors while exploring volunteer opportunities, career readiness, and their individual strengths.
Girls in Charge is a weekly program for youth in grades 6th through 8th grades focused on building healthy relationships, confidence, and emotional wellness. Participants connect with peers while exploring self-care, mental wellness, and skills that help prepare them for high school, college, careers, and beyond.
Great Girls Today is a weekly program for youth in 3rd through 5th grades to build confidence, make new friends, and strengthen skills in wellness, decision-making, and self-expression. Through fun, hands-on activities, participants have a space to learn, connect, and grow together.
Families have until November 15 to apply for the increased federal Child Tax Credit for 2021. Program Assistance YWCA Tri-County Area and the Dignified Advancement Workforce Navigation (DAWN) program offer assistance to families applying for the Child Tax Credit, part of the American Rescue Plan. The credit provides up to $300/month per child younger than
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Challenges in operating early education programs and child care centers during the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt nationally as well as locally. YWCA Tri-County Area’s Early Education Center in Pottstown has multiple openings both for staff and for children, mirroring a national trend. Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh dropped into YWCA Tri-County Area’s Early Education
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2020 has been a year none of us have imagined. Although it’s been incredibly difficult for many, we’ve made it to the beautiful fall season in October and will continue uplifting our communities through educational programming and services. October begins a new session of fun activities through our Youth Empowerment Program. Although our Youth Empowerment
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YW Junior Reporters Program Pause. Breathe. Achieve. This summer YWCA’s YEP Department worked with junior reporters in the Pottstown School District. We learned from Jason Reynold’s Write. Right. Rite. series & wanted to share some highlights from our everyday Summertime. Check out the newsletter below!
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YWCA Tri-County Area’s (YW3CA) Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) team is busy facilitating You GROW Summer Camp for Hill School students this week. Every morning from 9 am -12 pm, a group of about 20 students gets to experience fun activities while learning and growing with our YEP team at the Pottstown Integrated Wellness Complex. Each
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Many have said that we need to have a conversation about racism and inequality. We agree that it is always important to have deep and constructive conversations and discussions about race and racism, and then we must turn our talk into action. Dedicated to providing equitable early education to support the needs of our children
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YWCA Tri-County Area Opens Enrollment for all Pre-K Programs! Enrollment is open for YWCA Tri-County Area’s pre-kindergarten programs for children ages 6 months and older at its Early Education Center, 315 King St. Experienced early childhood education staff provide age-appropriate academic instruction, social and emotional enhancement, nutrition and fitness education, music education, and developmental assessment.
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