YW3CA Community Events
YW3CA hosts mission-based advocacy events to invite community members to come together to support the elimination of racism, empowerment of women and girls, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Annual Events
The Stand Against Racism campaign is part of our larger national strategy to fulfill our mission of eliminating racism. The 2022 theme is We Can’t Wait: Equity and Justice Now!
Stand Against Racism takes place annually in April and is a signature campaign of YWCA USA to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities and to build community among those who work for racial justice.
Our country was founded on the idea of building a government of the people, by the people, for the people. More than two hundred years later, this vision has yet to be fully achieved. Though generations of civil rights activism have led to important gains in legal, political, social, educational, and other spheres, the forced displacement of indigenous peoples and the institution of slavery marked the beginnings of a system of racial injustice from which our country has yet to break free.
We say enough is enough! That’s why during YWCA’s annual Stand Against Racism, we are rallying across the nation to say We Can’t Wait: Equity and Justice Now!
The deep-seated systemic racism and inequities that disadvantage communities of color are still woven into the fabric of our institutions today—from civic engagement to economic development, from education to health care, and even the way people of color are portrayed in the media. We must work collectively to root out inequity in our communities and in the institutions that compose our society, and demand justice and equity.
Led by the Stand Against Racism Challenge, which provides folks the opportunity to dedicate 21 days to the pursuit of racial justice, this year’s theme merges five focus areas which will guide and inform our racial equity work. These focus areas include civic engagement, economic opportunity and security, education, health care, and representation in media.
Join us during this year’s Stand Against Racism campaign as we bring awareness to racism within our communities and connect with other activists and allies to build pathways toward racial equity and justice.
Join us, invite colleagues, friends, and family to sign up HERE!
Week Without Violence Event
For over 20 years, YWCA USA & associations across the country have observed a Week Without Violence in October with a common goal:
Together, We Can End Violence.
Block Event
Third Week in October Annually
300 Block, King Street, Pottstown, PA
Watch how our community came together to create a Week Without Violence through Street Art Installation, Poetry, Dance, Art Contest, Family Activities, Food & more!
Watch Here
Join YWCA Tri-County Area as we celebrate the 26th annual
Tribute to Exceptional Women & Girls!
This year’s gala will be held June 16, 2022, from 5-8PM at the beautiful Meredith Manor Venue in Chester County, PA. The evening will include keynote speakers, awards, music, testimonials, raffles, drinks, food, and more!
Don’t miss this celebration! Get your tickets today!
Our annual Tribute to Exceptional Women & Girls honors generations of strong, creative, & caring changemakers who lead by example, embrace civic responsibility, and demonstrate exceptional leadership.
We invite the public to nominate an exceptional woman or girl in one of several award categories HERE!
Get your tickets HERE!!
Contact: Advancement@ywcatricountyarea.org