Latinas Unidas in Trenton celebrated the end of the ESL Winter class with 14 students completing the course. Nathaniel Philips, an ESL Instructor, noted: “We had a very productive semester in ESL at Latinas Unidas in Winter of 2019. It is wonderful to see students put in the effort and to advance over time. This … Read More
Recently, staff at YWCA Princeton who hold white privilege undertook work outlined by activist Layla F. Saad to better understand the ways in which white supremacy is perpetuated and our roll in it. Julie Sullivan-Crowley, Director of Operations reflects on her experience in the following letter: “Organizations in and around Princeton do a good job … Read More
YWCA Princeton is proud to congratulate Aparna Rajesh, Captain and lead programmer of the YWCA’s all-girls FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics team. The National Center for Women and Technology just announced the AIC applications and Ms. Rajesh is among the top 8% nationally for her work in STEM.. She received a 2019 National Honor and a … Read More
YWCA Princeton congratulates Aparna Rajesh and Anjali Dhayagude, captains of its all-girls competitive Robotics teams, for winning two awards from the New Jersey affiliate of the National Center for Women & Information Technology. Aparna has been named Winner and Anjali has been named a Rising Star. “We are thrilled that Aparna and Anjali’s talents and leadership … Read More
One of YWCA Princeton’s All-Girls Competitive Robotics teams recently advanced to state-levels championship. At the qualifiers, the team won the Inspire Award. The Inspire Award is a judged award is given to the team that embodies the ‘challenge’ of the FIRST Tech Challenge program. According to FIRST, the team that receives this award is a strong ambassador for … Read More
On Wednesday, February 6th, YWCA Princeton hosted a visit from First Lady Mrs. Tammy Murphy and the NJ Department of Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson. YWCA Princeton Board President, Megan Adams, and CEO, Judy Hutton, shared the organization’s success and strategies in pursuit of its mission to end systemic racism and empower women. Programs like affordable … Read More
The past week has been a whirlwind for survivors. Surviving R. Kelly debuted as a six-part documentary and detailed the decades of sexual assault and abuse that the singer has perpetuated against Black women and girls. The series exposed a network of people who cared little for the welfare of Black women and girls. And … 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
Last December, YWCA Princeton’s NEXT GEN Board organized FREE film screening of RBG, in an effort to inspire the Princeton community with the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg – the oldest Supreme Court Justice and a pioneer of women’s rights. Nearly 100 guests attended the screening. Here’s what some attendees had to say: Samantha McGraw, YWCA Princeton NEXT … Read More