YWCA Greater Harrisburg

📢 Announcing the Tribute to Women of Excellence Class of 2025! 💫 We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of this year’s honorees—women who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, industries, and beyond. Their dedication, leadership, and impact inspire us all. Join us as we recognize these remarkable individuals and their stories of excellence. Stay tuned for event details and profiles of this year’s honorees. 📅 Save the Date: Tribute to Women of Excellence, March 26, 2025, 5:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Let’s come together to celebrate the power and brilliance of women making a difference! #WomenOfExcellence2025 #Inspiration #Leadership UPMC; PA House of Representatives; Harrisburg University of Science and Technology; Homeland Center; LeTort Trust; Vartan Group, Inc., Penn National Insurance; Central PA Center for Trauma and Healing; Milton Hershey School; Renewal by Andersen of Central PA; Capital Blue Cross; Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg; Beacon Clinic For Health and Hope; McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC; Highmark Wholecare; LATINO HISPANIC AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER; Babst Calland; The GIANT Company; PSECU; Members 1st Federal Credit Union; Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; F&M Trust; PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs; Boyer & Ritter LLC

We're proud of the work being done in Perry County to prosecute more sexual assault cases and we are proud of our work with the District Attorney Clay Merris and his team in Perry County. "These are issues we all have to address together," said Rhonda Hendrickson, the YWCA's chief operating officer. "The relationships and benefits to victims is really great. In Perry County, a rural county with limited resources, they're being proactive. I think great things can come from all this." ‘We need to believe our victims’: How some areas get sex crime prosecutions right - pennlive.com

Our 17th Annual Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction is coming up fast! It will take place at the West Shore Country Club on Thursday, December 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will feature many beautiful, designer bags in our live and silent auctions. Today, we're pleased to announce that our live auction will include this beautiful Bottega Veneta leather handbag. This bag exudes refined luxury with its smooth, supple leather and minimalist design. Finished with a striking gold chain strap, it effortlessly combines timeless elegance with a contemporary edge. Tickets to our event are selling fast! Visit POJ2024.givesmart.com to purchase your tickets today! Tickets are $65 and include heavy appetizers. See you there!

We're officially ONE MONTH away from our 17th Annual Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction, supporting our civil legal services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Our Purse Auction is a wonderful time to catch up with friends and bid on some FABULOUS designer purse and accessories. Tickets are on sale NOW and are just $60 with the code EARLYBIRD at checkout (regularly priced at $65). Tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/e7fMkhKE. This popular event is expected to sell out once again so purchase your tickets today! The discounted price is available until November 22. Thank you to our premiere event sponsor, Renewal by Andersen of Central PA Emily Lewis, J.D.; Stefanie Pitcavage Mekilo; Natalie Wech; Mary Quinn; Chelsea Besic, PMP, CSM, LSSBBP, Lisa Stokes, Lucy M. Gnazzo, Linda Johnston

Spooktacular Halloween Fun Alert! What an enchanting week we’ve had celebrating Halloween! Our Junior Board members hosted a festive Family Night, where residents enjoyed trick-or-treating and unleashing their creativity with some pumpkin painting. And that’s not all! Our adorable Preschoolers brought the magic to life in their favorite costumes, spreading joy as they trick-or-treated with our staff. Here’s to a hauntingly good time! #HappyHalloween Stefanie Pitcavage Mekilo Emily Runyeon Susanna C.

We were featured in this month's Harrisburg Magazine to bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The article, starting on page 30, features an interview with our CEO Mary Quinn. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gqKeXWkp #DVAM24 💜

Day 5 of the #WeekWithoutViolence is all about taking action! If you're ready to make a difference, one of the best steps you can take is to join our partners below by making a donation to our Violence Intervention Prevention programs. Gifts made to the YWCA Greater Harrisburg will help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking rebuild their lives. Donate today at ywcahbg.org. #WWV24 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. 💜 Thank you once again to our Week Without Violence sponsors: Renewal by Andersen of Central PA, Capital Blue Cross, Erie Insurance Group, BRP Entertainment, UPMC, and Ralph E. Jones, Inc.

On Day 4 of the #WeekWithoutViolence, we shine a light on financial trauma, especially amongst Black women. Awareness is vital for recovery and healing. Read this important fact sheet: bit.ly/4eCZ4LW #WWV24 #WeekWithoutViolence

Today, we are focused on financial empowerment for those experiencing domestic violence. It's time to take back control as financial independence is crucial for healing. https://lnkd.in/eRPPDFZt. #WWV24 #WeekWithoutViolence #DVAM2024 We'd also like to thank our Week Without Violence sponsors, Renewal by Andersen of Central PA, Capital Blue Cross, Erie Insurance Group, BRP Entertainment, UPMC, and Ralph E. Jones, Inc.

Financial abuse also affects our youth. In fact, nearly one-third of teen relationships show signs of financial abuse according to a survey from Junior Achievement and the Allstate Foundation. This #WeekWithoutViolence, let's break that cycle. Read more at https://lnkd.in/d8d5yPr5 #WWV24