This article was contributed by YWCA Princeton volunteer Meg Hobson In early 2020 women accomplished a workforce milestone, holding more than half of American jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A few months later the pandemic delivered a harsh blow to occupations and industries dominated by women and consequently, this landmark achievement. Meanwhile, … Read More

For the third year in a row, we received a grant from the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage to provide arts-infused ESL classes to our students. Students participated in an online class called “Writing my World: Reading and Writing Culture through Literature.” Students read and discussed several iconic American short stories in order to uncover and … Read More

We opened the doors to The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center at YWCA Princeton four months ago. Although we are not currently providing walk-through tours (as a safety measure for children and staff), we are happy to share some highlights of what our classrooms have been doing! Princeton Public School Classroom Ms. Carissa and Señora … Read More

To our YW family— There are no two ways about it: this year has been a trying one. Our community has dealt with tragedy and loss, frustration and disillusion, fear and unrest, and so much more. But what we witnessed this past week was true democracy in action, and we are proud to have watched … Read More

It all started with a faltering boiler. After officially separating from our YMCA neighbors, YWCA Princeton began a quest for reliable heating and efficient air conditioning in our Program Building (our main facility for childcare and administration). We established a committee to evaluate our needs, and as those evolved from just HVAC to a complete renovation, including … Read More