Nicole Scott was inspired by her daughter to go back and finish her high school diploma. She didn’t know where to start, so she googled adult GED classes near me. What she found ended up changing her life for the better. Nicole is currently a college student at Montgomery County Community College. She majors in… Continue Reading Our Mission – Empowered Adult Education
In our Early Education Centers, we believe children learn through play. The classrooms are set up in areas to allow children to explore and learn as they interact with the materials around the room. In the art area, children have opportunities to investigate many new materials and use them in ways they decide. This is… Continue Reading Education Through Playful Learning
Our organization was pleased to lead an Implicit Bias Training for the Transformation Yoga Project on Friday, September 20. Although the group from Transformation Yoga Project (TYP) was small – the Implicit Bias Training was a success. This training is facilitiated by YWCA Tri-County Area’s (YW3CA) Advocacy Team – Miss Kelly, Miss Sheri, and Miss… Continue Reading It Starts With You & Me – Implicit Bias Training
YW3CA Early Education Center – Classroom Improvements YWCA Tri-County Area’s (YW3CA) Early Education Center in Pottstown offers children the opportunity to learn and grow in a creative and nurturing environment. Our team of passionate educators is constantly focusing on improving our center so that every child may equitably learn and thrive. One recent addition to… Continue Reading Enriching the Mind – One Child at a Time
This past weekend was the kickoff event for the Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow (GTLT) 2019-2020 programming year! Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow (GTLT) is a program that was introduced by Women United over 10 years ago. Since its’ inception, GTLT has empowered and supported over 450 youth. Women’s United signature program GTLT helps guide young girls… Continue Reading Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow September Retreat!
Camp Adventures has come to an end…but the memories will last forever. The final week of camp came with a number of challenges and also some pretty exciting events. To start off the week, an awesome Field Day was planned for Monday. Unfortunately, the weather was not in the mood to cooperate. The Camp Adventures… Continue Reading Summer, Please Restart Yourself
Our Adult Education & Training Center is hosting an Open House on Thursday, August 29, from 2-4pm. We’re excited to welcome the community to see our new space and learn about our programs. Although we are fairly new to Norristown, we are hoping to collaborate with other local organization’s focused on serving the community. … Continue Reading Empowerment through Education – Open House
Citizens Bank Field Trip – Camp Adventures for the Win! In just the last two weeks of Camp our adventurers went on yet ANOTHER field trip! This time our campers traveled to Citizens Bank Park for a tour of the stadium. Our campers were split into three groups. Featuring an up-close look at the ballpark,… Continue Reading Batter Up! Citizens Bank Park Field Trip
Our very own Foster Grandparent Volunteer Sande Gelet may have had off this summer, but that doesn’t mean she wasn’t busy. After weeks of working on a sleeping mat – she has completed her 4th mat for the Sleeping Mat Project. At Petra Community Housing, Sande has found quite the hobby in creating sleeping mats… Continue Reading Volunteer for a Cause, Not for Applause
Ultimate Indoor Adventure – Girls Today Leaders Tomorrow Our Youth Empowerment Program LOVED taking the graduates of Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow (GTLT) on an adventure-filled field trip this past Friday. Where was this field trip to? TO THE ULTIMATE INDOOR ADVENTURE PARK! That’s right, YWCA Tri-County Area’s Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) GTLT graduates got to… Continue Reading Ultimate Indoor Adventure
Christmas in July?! No thanks! We’ll take Summer Halloween instead!! This summer YW3CA is hosting Camp Adventures – a 10-week summer camp available for children ages 4-12. However, this isn’t your typical summer camp. Our energetic, ambitious counselors have kept Camp lively and exciting all summer long. Along with the counselors, Coach Ken spent the… Continue Reading Spooktacular Summer Halloween
For local boys and girls, our summer camp has been a FANTASTIC so far. Why’s that? Camp Adventures has everything FUN to do this summer, including swimming, games, S.T.E.M., and art. Coach Ken, the hard-working master of summer camp, also plans event days intermittently over the summer including Pool Palooza, Summer Halloween, Backwards Day, and… Continue Reading You Grow Girl!
Modernizing Our Approach – The new school year is coming up quick! Our Early Education Center team maintains their focus on providing every student the best environment. It’s important for each student to learn and grow in a nurturing space. Part of our commitment to excellence centers around the content in which we present to… Continue Reading Student Focused, Unparalleled Education
We’re getting excited for this Friday’s “Sweet” Field Trip! Through the Youth Empowerment Program here at YW3CA, Great Girls Today are headed on a field trip this Friday! They will be traveling to the Dutch Apple Theatre in Lancaster for a very special show. “Peace, Love and Cupcakes” is an inspiring story about a young… Continue Reading Peace, Love and Cupcakes – YEP Field Trip
Have you volunteered for over 11,000 lifetime hours? Foster Grandparent Phyllice Jackson has! Foster Grandparent volunteer Phyllice Jackson has been a part of the program for over 7 years. YWCA Tri-County Area sponsors the Foster Grandparents Program in Montgomery County. This program allows older adults a chance to volunteer in their community. Volunteers are placed… Continue Reading Our Volunteers are a Work of Heart
Summer – Please Restart Yourself! Our Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) team is having a BLAST participating in C2 Camp… but it’s boiling down to an end. This year’s camp focus for our Youth Empowerment Program team is fun, hands-on S.T.E.A.M. education. Through a fabulous collaboration with Tri-County Community Network, YWCA Tri-County (YW3CA) was able to… Continue Reading S.T.E.M. Plus Art Equals S.T.E.A.M.
Youth Empowerment Program is stretchin’ and unstressin’ with Pottstown Middle School. YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA)’s Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is thrilled to bring yoga to Pottstown School District. This past school year they were selected to be a part of the Art of Yoga Project‘s (AYP) National Affiliate Program. YW3CA is 1 of 15 organizations… Continue Reading Creating Healthy Change – Yoga as a Tool for Life
Local Family is Ecstatic About Son’s Miraculous Improvements Nicky faces many obstacles throughout his 4 years of life thus far. He is a twin and twins are typically developmentally delayed a little bit. On top of that challenge, Nicky also faces physical problems including epilepsy, kidney issues, GI tract issues, and more. This doesn’t hold… Continue Reading The Twin Who Wins – Nicky’s Success Story
Adult learners studying to earn a high school equivalency diploma through YWCA Tri-County Area received a boost today from the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter. Christi Hilliard (left) and Tracey Howard (right) present a donation check to Veronica Barna, director of YWCA Tri-County Area’s Education and Training Center. Members… Continue Reading Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae Support Adult Learners at YWCA Tri-County Area
Adults in the Norristown area interested in earning a high school diploma or improving their mastery of English may enroll in free classes sponsored by YWCA Tri-County Area’s Education and Training Center. Classes begin February 19. Adults who want to earn a high school diploma may enroll in the 12-week session, which will help them… Continue Reading YWCA Tri-County Area offers free adult education in Norristown
Older adults seeking volunteer opportunities in their Montgomery County communities can once again join the Foster Grandparents Program, now sponsored by YWCA Tri-County Area. Foster Grandparents Program, a program of the federal Corporation for National and Community Service, engages adult volunteers age 55 and older to stay active by serving children and youth in their… Continue Reading Foster Grandparents begin volunteering in Montgomery County
YWCA Tri-County Area celebrates U.S.’ latest citizen More than 18 months of studying and preparation for U.S. citizenship have paid off for Gertrudis Altavista Mieses de Lucas, a Pottstown resident and native of the Dominican Republic who moved to the United States six years ago. Gertrudis became a U.S. citizen in September after completing a… Continue Reading YWCA Tri-County Area celebrates U.S.’ latest citizen
Thank you to all YW Staff, Volunteers, and Board Members. Our collective work is being recognized and acknowledged! Last night, over 110 YW Supporters gathered and celebrated our mission to eliminate racism, empower women & girls, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. This is possible due to the efforts of our teachers… Continue Reading YW3CA serving for 110 years
Orientation sessions for Pennsylvania CareerLink employment services will be available in Pottstown one Friday each month at YWCA Tri-County Area, 300 King Street, beginning Friday, September 28. The Welcome Aboard sessions provide an overview of all available services through PA CareerLink, a one-stop workforce assistance organization. Attending the Welcome Aboard orientation is a required… Continue Reading YWCA Tri-County Area Teams with Pennsylvania CareerLink for Welcome Aboard Orientation in Pottstown