YWCA Lancaster

YWCA Lancaster & Lancaster Theological Seminary are partnering to bring you “Racial Justice Institute Part I" which takes place Wednesday, December 5 through Friday, December 7, at Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster. Registration available here: eventbrite.com/e/racial-justi…

You have heard of Black Friday & Cyber Monday but are you willing to be a part of #GivingTuesday? Think about creating a donate button on your FB page for the YWCA Lancaster. All donations you collect will be matched by FB & Paypal who have matched 7 Million dollars so far!

Have you joined in on the #ExtraGive fun today? See us downtown at Penn Square and watch Loryn Spangler-Jones as she paints her interpretation of our Hero campaign. Contribute to our community canvas to enter into a drawing for prizes & get to know a little more about what we do.

We are just 2 days away from the Extraordinary Give! Do you have plans for November 16th? Come out and join us in downtown Lancaster at Penns Square for a community canvas and live painting! Let us know what a hero is to you and be a hero for our community!

Do you love macaroons? Well come out to Bistro Barberet & Bakery and enjoy special teal macaroons in support of the YWCA leading up to the #ExtraGive2018. Head over with your friends and family to enjoy these tasty treats.

One week from today join us in downtown Lancaster in Penns Square for our special event during the Extraordinary Give. Come and take part in a community canvas, prizes and more. While you're there tell us what a hero is to you! #OnAMission #ExtraGive2018 #HERO

Yesterday we all were able to use our voices and vote for change! While all the results may not reflect the victories we wanted, here are some things we can celebrate!

Today is election day!!!! Go out and let your voice be heard. The time for change is now. Show your local politicians you mean business and vote in those who are working towards making your community better on all levels! #YourVoiceYourVote #OnAMision

Our keynote speaker @WendyOsefo is a Nigerian-American television personality and a highly sought-after progressive political commentator and strategist. Dr. Osefo delivers keynote speeches and lectures on highly publicized issues in culture and politics. #WomenOfAchievement

We are Happy to be honoring these six amazing women today! Change and opportunity come about from the small these we do, and these women are truly shaping the future for so many young people through all of their work and advocacy! #OnAMission #WomenOfAchievement

Kayla Schneider, Miss Keystone 2018, is a young woman with endless drive and passion who has not let the darkness of childhood sexual abuse define her, but rather rebuilt herself as a beacon to empower other survivors to find light and hope. #WomenOfAchievement

It's not just about raising our voices around issues we're concerned about. We can't just be all talk—we need to show up and #vote to truly make our voices heard! Voting is not a spectator sport. The future is in our hands. bit.ly/2CUKkJw #YWomenVote #CantWait2Vote

Dr. Beth Becker serves as the principal of the freshman academy at Hempfield High School. Dr. Becker is invested in supporting female students through the Thursday Girls’ Club which exposes her female students to activities that may not participate in. #WomenOfAchievement

The Extraordinary Give is right around the corner. Join us in downtown Lancaster at Penns Square on November 16th for our ExtraGive Special Event.

Willonda McCloud is a born leader and looks for those same qualities in the people she encounters each day. As the President and CEO of Bright Side Opportunities Center, she is a mentor to many individuals! She is one of six people we will be honored Friday afternoon!

We are one week away from the Midterm Elections. Your vote is your voice and it is important. Make sure you know your polling place so you can be apart of the change that needs to happen. pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingP…

Melissa Baez co-founder of the Attollo program & the Director of Entrepreneur Training at ASSETS. Melisa’s work has paved the way for many young people of color to access higher education. We are happy to honor her & five other amazing women at our Women of Achievement Luncheon.

We want to know what the word "Hero" means to you! Join us on November 16th at Penns Square in downtown Lancaster and tell us what a hero is to you!

We would like to pay tribute to our late great hero, Gail Hamilton. Gail recently passed away surrounded by family and loved ones. She inspired so many during her time on Earth, and we were so fortunate to have her as a hero ambassador. youtu.be/ApZuA0jG-K4

At this year’s ExtraGive, we will set up in Penn Square outside the Blakinger Thomas, P.C. Building. Stop by to win prizes and participate by painting on the community canvas. For more info visit the link below! facebook.com/events/5987428…