12 Lives Changed: Jenny’s Update Throughout our centennial anniversary, we’ve highlighted past and present programs and events. While some of our programs are no longer active, we’re incredibly grateful for the lives they’ve touched, and the futures they’ve empowered. Our Adapted programs including swimming, art, and dance, provided recreation and a warm environment for children … Read More
YWCA Princeton To Offer Free Economic Empowerment And Workforce Development Program
Can you tell us about your experiences as a teacher? Has your background as an educator informed your approach to working as an administrator? Before I came to the YWCA as the new assistant director, I previously was a teacher in the classrooms for 7 years. I predominately taught toddlers who ranged from 18 months-2 … Read More
On March 27, YWCA Princeton and Arm In Arm held a mobile food pantry in the YW/YM parking lot, and distributed essential groceries to about 50 local families. The mobile food pantry was staffed by YWCA Princeton and Arm In Arm staff and volunteers, including Atiya Weiss, Executive Director of The Burke Foundation. The Burke Foundation … Read More
The following statement was posted on the YWCA USA website. We stand against racism this day and every day, and in solidarity with YWCA USA, YWCA St. Paul, YWCA Minneapolis, and over 200 YWCAs across the country. YWCA Statement on the Murder of George Floyd May 29, 2020 We extend our deepest condolences to … Read More
In a press release, PEI Kids announced that it is the recipient of a three-year grant award from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) to support victims of gang violence in the greater Trenton area. PEI kids will lead a community collaboration called The Greater Trenton Outreach to Support Youth Victims of … Read More
Freedom of speech is among the most sacred rights in our constitution – this right allows us to foster an environment that acknowledges multiple view points and helps develop critical thinking. Unfortunately, under that same umbrella of free speech, white supremacist groups like New Jersey European Heritage Association choose to spread words of hate, bigotry, … Read More
35th Tribute to Women Awards Friday March 9th marked the 35th anniversary of YWCA Princeton’s Tribute to Women Awards, where eight inspiring women of excellence, were honored. The 2018 honorees were: Carolyn Biondi (Arm In Arm), Linda Mead (D&R Greenway), Catherine Milone (Junior Achievement of New Jersey), Carol M. Ober (AARP Foundation), Carolyn P. Sanderson … Read More
YWCA Princeton’s St. Nicholas Project is seeking help to spread cheer this holiday season. The project provides holiday presents to help local families in need. Gifts can be donated by community members, individuals, families and businesses. The St. Nicholas Project was founded in 2000 by Princeton resident and long-time YWCA supporter Jill Jachera, who saw … Read More