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YWCA Westmoreland County News
2025 NEWS
Highlights of activities impacting the community of Westmoreland County
Just For You Box Campaign ↘
This campaign was orchestrated to honor International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. The project well exceeded our goals as over 150 boxes were donated by members of the YWCA and local organizations. The beautifully decorated boxes were distributed to various organizations who tirelessly serve women suffering hardships throughout our county. This was the second year such a project has been initiated locally.
Addressing Cyberbullying and Mental Health in Youth ↘
YWCA partnered with Mosaic Community Development Center to bring awareness to cyberbullying to help combat online bullying and support those affected. This program was offered for both teens and parents, through a collaboration with Penn State Extension and Big Brothers Big Sisters. This event explored the impact of social media on cyberbullying and its potential effects, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and school dropout. It also equipped participants with strategies to navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop positive coping skills.
EMPOWER HER WORKSHOP - MAY 8
We were grateful to have 70+ participants at our first annual Empower Her Workshop, co-sponsoring with Charlie Health where we focused on self-awareness, graciousness, and self-empowerment. We heard stories of loss, grief, and struggle, but we also heard stories of persistence, determination, and the strength to move forward when it feels impossible.
2024 NEWS
OCTOBER - Girls in Pearls Fashion Show
SEPTEMBER - YWCA Used Bookstore Children’s Fair
APRIL - 2nd Annual Women of Achievement Awards
APRIL - WALK FOR A CAUSE: YWCA Westmoreland County 2024 Racial Justice Challenge
The Racial Justice Community and other members of the community joined together to WALK FOR A CAUSE. This kickoff event launched our 2024 Racial Justice Challenge. We would like to offer our appreciation to our generous sponsors University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Community Outreach, PFLAG Greensburg, Westmoreland County Food Bank and Westmoreland Museum of American Art for making this day such a huge success.
JANUARY - Greensburg YWCA marks 65th anniversary
The Greensburg YWCA is marking 65 years, and the recent anniversary celebration was just the start of the party, according to its executive director.
The 65th anniversary celebration kicked off with a reception Jan. 26, capped off by attendees taking a group photo with sparklers, drawing celebratory honks from passers-by on North Main Street. Staff also recognized longtime volunteer Carolyn Falcon, of Greensburg who has been a member of the YWCA since its founding and is a regular at its bridge group.
