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YWCA to Honor Women of Excellence on Oct. 23

By Beth Kanagy The Callie Awards are back! After several years of online events, the 2023 YWCA Women’s Excellence Awards, the Callies, are back, in person! Get your tickets today for an October 23 luncheon in the Grand Ballroom at the Gettysburg Hotel celebrating...

YWCA Will Consolidate Childcare Services

The YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County has announced plans to consolidate its childcare program into a single location at 50 Expedition Trail in the Adams Commerce Center. The YWCA will no longer offer childcare services at its 909 Fairfield Road location as of...

Begin Your Journey of Health, Wellness, and Fun

YWCA Members, Old and New - by Stephanie Asper Showing up to celebrate personal health and wellness journeys together as a community is part of what makes the YWCA Gettysburg such a special place – and it’s clear that many of you agree! If you’re not one of the...

Welcome back to the back rooms

by Jill Hoko Yes, our back rooms are now fully open! We have appreciated your patience as we worked to repair and renovate. Here’s an up-to-date listing of our designated areas, specially designed to accommodate the diverse needs of our growing...

Stories, science, and our resident author

Danielle Shearer likes science, and she loves her kids. She also enjoys her job, working within the YWCA’s Child Enrichment program. And in her spare time, she’s spun those interests and skills into becoming an author. Danielle’s most recent literary work was a gift...

Melissa Leathery Is New YWCA CEO

The Board of Directors of the YWCA of Gettysburg & Adams County has selected Melissa Leathery as their next CEO, effective August 7, 2023. “On behalf of the YWCA Board of Directors of Gettysburg and Adams County, we are privileged to welcome Melissa to the...