One year ago today, George Floyd was murdered. A teenager, not knowing what else she could possibly do, recorded his final moments. The world watched. And then the world responded. Amidst a global pandemic, people lined the streets in Brussels, London, Seoul, Sydney, Tokyo, and right here in Mercer County. In March, the House of … Read More
YWCA Princeton Welcomes Michelle Ruggeri
Although our daily routines have changed significantly in the past year, our mission remains the same: to eliminate racism and empower women. In our Year in Review, YWCA Princeton leaders share the highlights and challenges from their programs.
At the virtual Stand Against Racism Youth Rally and Open Mic, students from the Mercer County area in grades 7 – 12 recited original pieces as well as classic works from literary figures such as Maya Angelou and Audre Lorde. Others shared personal stories, or simply words of encouragement. Here are some of the pieces … Read More
Statement From YWCA Princeton CEO Tay Walker On The Conviction Of Derek Chauvin
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
To our YW Family, Yesterday, our nation observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tomorrow, we will witness history made possible by his legacy: Kamala Harris—the first woman, a Black and Asian-American woman, and the daughter of immigrants—will be sworn in as the Vice President of the United States. But today, and for most of last … Read More
YWCA Princeton Announces 2021 Tribute To Women Honorees Click here to learn more about the Tribute to Women Awards
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