by Amy Beck Are you someone with lots of children's items that you think is time for them to find a new home? Or are you someone who needs children's items but does not want to spend the full price at a store? We may be able to help. The Spring Nearly...
YWCA CEO resigns, leadership group is named
YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County CEO Melissa Leathery has submitted her resignation, and the YW has named an interim leadership team. The team includes YWCA Advocacy Director Nancy Lilley, Board Chair Lyne Aurand, Vice Chair Julie Haller, board members Linda Raymond...
Rev. David Roberts, Martin Luther King Living the Dream Award Recipient for 2024
At the Annual MLK Celebration are Bob Iuliano, Gettysburg College President; Patricia Green, keynote speaker; Pastor Victor Johnson; Kacy Hartmann, Miss Gettysburg; Pastor David Roberts, Living The Dream winner; Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing. Nominated and presented...
Celebrate Living The Dream With A Nomination
“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.” These words, stated by Martin Luther King, Jr., still challenge us to be the best we can be almost 60 years...
Kids and sports and passion yet discovered?
by Beth Raub Kids and sports… It seems that being involved in a sport or physical activity has become an expectation for many kids in today's society, but which is the right one for your child? What haven't you tried? Soccer, football, softball, baseball, basketball,...
Beginning The Transition Process
There’s always a lot of movement at the YWCA building, with all the exercise and physical activity going on seven days a week—nothing unusual about that. Right now, there’s additional movement as we work on transitioning our former childcare area into, well, perhaps...
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 membership! Primary...