PRINCETON, NJ—YWCA Princeton thanks the incredible runners, volunteers, and sponsors, for making the 15th annual ETS Firecracker 5K possible. Over 500 runners and walkers participated in the 5K, which is held on ETS’ Princeton campus. Funds raised from the 5K benefit YWCA Princeton’s Bilingual Nursery School. Assemblyman Roy Freiman (NJ-16) and Walt McDonald, CEO … Read More
“We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers,” and we’re sure grateful for the angelic troublemakers at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice. Chief Activist Robt Seda-Schreiber and Carol Watchler continuously work to inspire and empower LGBTQIA youth through providing a safe space for self-expression. We were so fortunate to attend Princeton’s … Read More
We need your help to make child care affordable! Yesterday, the New Jersey Legislature introduced its version of the state’s proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget, which included an additional $9 million for the child care subsidy rate to help pay for the first increase in the minimum wage on July 1st. In order for child … Read More
On Thursday, June 13th, YWCA Princeton’s Robotics teams, the Robotic Rockettes and Prototype G, presented a recap of their season to SES. To a room of over forty SES employees, the Robotics teams offered an in-depth look into how they build and engineer robots. The presentation began with ice cream, provided by SES, and continued … Read More
Last week, we attended the 2019 YWCA National Conference: “Dare to be Powerful” in Washington D.C. Over 300 YWCA leaders came together to connect and learn through a series of workshops, panel discussions, and speeches. United in our mission to eliminate racism and empower women, we are able to life one another up, and share best … Read More
On June 13th, our First Tech Challenge Robotics teams, the Robotic Rockettes and 11306 Prototype G presented their season highlights to staff members at SES. For three years, SES has generously sponsored the Robotics Program at YWCA Princeton, and without their continued support, the incredible work done in our Robotics Lab would not be possible. … Read More
As the school year comes to an end, the summer fun begins! We have programs for children and adults that cover a wide range of interests. From summer STEM Club and ballet to aquatics at the Plainsboro pool, we’ve got something for everyone! If you have relatives visiting from abroad, consider enrolling them in the … Read More