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Football, Freedom & Our Collective Future: The Uniting Force of Super Bowl LVII
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Many of us watched anxiously when Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills collapsed on the field after what looked like a routine tackle. We witnessed response teams and medical professionals run to his aid in under 10 seconds. In wake of this tragedy sports fans from New York to California shared their support for… Continue Reading Football, Freedom & Our Collective Future: The Uniting Force of Super Bowl LVII

YW Was on a Mission on MLK Day
Thursday, January 19, 2023

YWCA Tri-County Area hosted its annual MLK Day of Service on January 16, 2023. YW staff, volunteers from Giant Food Stores, Valley Forge Casino, and the community at large kicked off the day with breakfast and presentations from local educators and YW leadership. Presenters Matthew Reid, Whitney Howard, and Ross Hamilton moved the audience with… Continue Reading YW Was on a Mission on MLK Day

YW’s 26th Annual Tribute to Exceptional Women & Girls
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

YWCA recently hosted their 26th Annual Tribute to Exceptional Women & Girls on Thursday, June 16th. The event, emceed by radio host Andrea Lawful-Sanders, featured multiple keynote speakers and awarded women and girls for demonstrated excellence in the Arts, Sports, STEM, Education, Advocacy, Community Service, and many other categories. Speakers included Arlene Cadogan, the young… Continue Reading YW’s 26th Annual Tribute to Exceptional Women & Girls

YWCA Tri-County Area Launches Career Café in Pottstown’s Adult Education & Training Center
Monday, February 21, 2022

Adult job seekers are invited to participate in YWCA Tri-County Area’s first Career Café at the Adult Education and Training Center from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 4. This event will provide free education and training workshops designed to help participants establish steady employment. Career Café will repeat the first Friday of each month.… Continue Reading YWCA Tri-County Area Launches Career Café in Pottstown’s Adult Education & Training Center

George Floyd Verdict Statement
Friday, May 7, 2021

In light of the George Floyd verdict, this national case reinforces the struggle to save Black lives. This historic event has highlighted and opened eyes that Black Americans are not treated equally across the system. Accountability must be held by our local state and national government to bring about the reforms that are long overdue.… Continue Reading George Floyd Verdict Statement