Community Impact ↘
Congratulations to our very own Executive Director Carol Hudock Palcic on her recent Women & Business feature in Pittsburgh Magazine!
"When she was hired in 2021 as executive director of the YWCA Westmoreland County, Carol Hudock Palcic was told there was only enough money to keep the doors open for another two years — but that wasn’t going to stop her. 'I accepted this as a personal challenge, and we are now in year three and continue to move forward,' she says."
Read the full piece at http://pittsburghmagazine.com/women-business-profile.../
Get Out The Vote 2024
We know this is a BIG election year given the Presidential election and Congress, where all 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats will be decided.
But did you know that this is also a critical year for deciding the future of state a local governance, too? A whopping 5,793 – that’s 78% of all seats in state legislatures – in 99 chambers will be decided along with governors’, attorneys general, secretaries of state, mayors, and more.
Learn more about Why It Matters at Get Out The Vote 2024 — ywomenvote
YWCA Westmoreland County
Community Partners:
League of Women Voters of Westmoreland County
Visit their website Home - League of Women Voters of Westmoreland County (lwv-westmoreland.org) to learn about the work they do to provide voter services, educate the public and advocate for issues that matter.
VoteRiders
Visit their website VoteRiders: Voter ID Help • VoteRiders to find out more information on how they provide voter ID assistance so that every American can cast a ballot that counts.
YWCA Westmoreland County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
What We Do ↘
Our mission at the YWCA Westmoreland County is eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We accomplish this through what we do: Computer Classes, Smartphones/Tablets Classes, and Customized Trainings, Wellness & Enrichment Classes, Girls Field Hockey, English-as-a-Second Language, International Women’s Group, TechGYRLS, Racial Justice, YWCA Rising Star Award, New Choices Program
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Mission and Vision
YWCA Westmoreland County envisions a community who strives to grow each day to be stronger than ever.
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Volunteer With Us
Volunteer to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in Westmoreland County.
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Join Us
Your membership will strengthen our mission to empower women so join us today!
Our Programs ↘
YWCA Westmoreland County provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Computer, Tablet and Smartphone Classes
These classes offer a comfortable learning environment to become more efficient on the computer.
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English-as-a-Second Language
The teaching of English to culturally diverse non-native individuals.
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Health and Wellness Classes
The YWCA Westmoreland County offers Yoga and Bridge classes.
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TechGYRLS Program
This program is for young women ages 11-14 which empowers them through education.
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New Choices Program
This program provides the opportunity to prepare to join the workforce.
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International Women's Group
Provides a meeting place for women to meet each other to become a part of their new community.
Job Opportunities ↘
Marketing Intern
Call the YWCA Main Office at 724-834-9390 if interested in this position!
Become a Member Today ↘
Become a basic member for only $20 annually to support our cause. Levels above $20 provide additional financial support for comprehensive YWCA programs designed to empower women, girls and families.
Levels above $20 provide additional financial support for comprehensive YWCA programs designed to empower women, girls and families
Your YWCA Membership may be used at any YWCA in the world
Provides the member a discount if they decide to sign up for technology classes
Reach Out ↘
YWCA Westmoreland County provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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I Need Help
If you are a victim of any type of violence or crime, Blackburn Center in Greensburg, PA can help. All of our client services are FREE of charge, and are available to anyone whose life has been affected by violence or crime. If you need immediate help, please call our 24 hour hotline at 1-888-832-2272 (TDD Available).
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I Want To Help
Volunteer to make a difference in the life of women and girls in Westmoreland County. Our volunteers help in many different ways through event-related opportunities, our used bookstore, and thrift shop. We would love for you to join our team!