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...
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...
by Lyne Aurand All aboard! Getting on board with the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County’s Board of Directors has truly been fulfilling and heartwarming. I have been a YWCA Board member for five years. It has been one of my most rewarding experiences and ranks nearly...
By Rukhsana Rahman During this year's National Library Week, the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County, in collaboration with the Adams County Library System, hosted their inaugural Living Library event. Modeled after the Human Library project from Copenhagen, a diverse...
By Katie Myers, Child Enrichment Program Director We are quite proud of our daycare program at the YWCA. Like so many businesses of every shape and size, we've had challenges in recent years due to COVID-19 and directly and indirectly related changes. We're proud of...
Have you ever been to a YWCA? Specifically, have you ever been to the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County? Well, I have explored YW’s in other locations and have been a member of the Gettysburg YW for about 15 years. I am proud of what we have here in our hometown. As...
“I want to be remembered as someone who used herself and anything she could touch to work for justice and freedom. I want to be remembered as one who tried.” – Dorothy Height March is Women’s History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and...
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...
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...
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...