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15th Anniversary of a Great Move
Some of the best decisions I made in my life can be attributed to one woman, Ashley Andyshak Hayes. Fifteen years ago, she was Ashley Andyshak, and we were two reporters in the early stages of our relationship. Newspaper work is fun, but side gigs are often necessary...
Don’t Stand By; Become An Ally
An ally is defined as "one that is associated with another as a helper: a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle - often now used specifically of a person who is not a...
Swimming Lessons Make A Comeback
Recreational swimming is one of the leading forms of recreation enjoyed by Americans. However, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "Drowning is a leading cause of death for children." The CDC also reports that "more children ages 1-4 die from...
A Proud YWCA Community
For many years, I substituted at the YWCA service desk when needed. I enjoy people and YWCA service desk employees interact with people of all ages and backgrounds. Our child enrichment center cares for youngsters six weeks to 12 years old. Teenagers and men and women...
Get Out The Vote With YWCA!
YWCA's annual Get Out the Vote campaign is underway! Voting rights, abortion access, child care, gun safety, paid leave, racial discrimination, and many other issues fundamental to our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women hang in the balance of the...
YWCA USA Expresses Outrage, Demands the Inclusion of Child Care in Budget Reconciliation
On July 27, the U.S. Senate advanced a reconciliation package that excludes any funding for child care and early childhood education workforce. In response to these disappointing actions, YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell issued the following statement: The outrage and...
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Meet Katie, Our Family Health Coordinator
Hello, my name is Katie Myers and I am excited to announce that I am the Family Health Coordinator for the 909 and ACC Child Enrichment Programs at the YWCA Gettysburg and Adams County. As Family Health Coordinator, my role will have many facets; being the...
YWCA Aquatics Commitment Runs Deep
by Chris Little It Started with a Pool If you’re of a certain generation, summer afternoons may bring to mind memories of hours spent in a pool—playing Marco Polo, doing cannonballs off the diving board, and learning how to avoid that awful (but short-lived)...
Celebrate Living the Dream
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Every year, the YWCA Gettysburg and Adams County co-sponsors the Living the Dream...
Photos: Check Out Our Aquatics Offerings
25-Meter Lap Pool Our 25 meter, 6 lane, lap pool ranges from 3 feet, 6 inches deep to 12 feet deep and is maintained at 82.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Pool Patio Our pool patio is available for all pool users. The patio has a seating area, 2 picnic tables and several lounge...
Free Online Water Safety Course for Parents & Caregivers
The Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers Online Course focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks, especially for young children. This online course teaches parents and caregivers about the concepts of the circle of...
2021 YWCA Gettysburg Strategic Plan
This plan has three main priority areas: Programming, Staffing, and Engagement. Each of these areas has been identified as a significant and substantial part of pivoting our organization towards our re-envisioned future. There is overlap in each section, as these key...
YWCA Mission Members
On a cold December evening in 1955, Rosa Parks quietly incited a revolution — by just sitting down. She was tired after spending the day at work as a department store seamstress. She stepped onto the bus for the ride home and sat in the fifth row — the first row of...
2021 Donors and Sponsors
We love our donors! YWCA donors support about 14 percent of the costs of carrying out our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. If you would like to donate to the YWCA, visit this link. To discuss all possibilities, email Fund Development Director Alex...
50-Mile Swim Challenge
50-Mile Swim Challenge October 2021 - December 2022 Swim at the YWCA and earn rewards along the way! Challenge Information The objective of this challenge to swim a total of 50-miles over a period of time that works best for you. All ability levels are welcome to...