Who We Are

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The YWCA Westmoreland County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

A Brief History of the YWCA Westmoreland County Building

The house was designed in 1900 for Mr. and Mrs. William Huff by the noted architect, Ralph Adams Cram. Mr. Cram designed very few houses and is known mainly for his ecclesiastical buildings. Greensburg has two of the Cram’s buildings: the Huff houses now owned by the YWCA Westmoreland County, and the First Presbyterian Church on South Main Street. The original clippings of ivy were brought from Westminster Abbey in London, England.

Some changes to the building had to be made to meet city and state safety regulations for use as a public building. The dedication and hard work of many volunteers enabled the YWCA to turn the house into an appropriate headquarters for the YWCA.

The building was dedicated on September 12, 1970. The Program Center incorporates a new reception room which links the two structures, a large multi-purpose room with a cathedral ceiling and dormer windows, and a handicapped accessible restroom on its upper level. Outside, a walkway links the lower level to the Used Bookstore and fenced playground and then connects to the sidewalk going to the front of the original headquarters building, the Huff house. 

YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world.

Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 106 countries, including 2.6 million members and participants in 300 local associations in the United States.

We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women’s rights and civil rights in Congress.

Women come to us for job training and career counseling. They come to learn English-as-a-Second language. They come for health and fitness. They come for a variety of reasons. But they come. And they leave with a renewed spirit, new skills, and stronger lives.

Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.

YWCA MISSION

Our Values


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A Compassionate Community


Respect


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A Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle


Honesty and Integrity


Non-Violence


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Collaboration


Justice and Fairness


The Dignity of All People

Our Team

  • Carol H. Palcic, Executive Director

    Carol H. Palcic

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Carol is the primary leader, strategist, and brand ambassador for the organization.

  • Rebekah Garland, Marketing Coordinator

    Rebekah Garland

    MARKETING COORDINATOR

    Bekah is responsible for executing the organization’s marketing needs and community outreach.

  • Maggie Bodeep, Administrative Assistant

    Maggie Bodeep

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | DIGITAL NAVIGATOR

    Maggie is the technology instructor as well as the digital navigator contact to community members.

  • Matthew Kolbosky

    Matthew Kolbosky

    FACILITIES COORDINATOR

Thrift Shop Staff

  • Mariah Huff

  • Cierra Forsyth

  • Frances Piesetzkie

  • Noreen Turkowski

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of women leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for YWCA Westmoreland County.

2024 - 2025 Officers

Patti Buhl, President

Cassie Ellson, Vice President

Diane Krivoniak, Secretary

Cathy Caccia, Treasurer

Members

Sonya Brajdic

Cheri Cavanaugh

Pat Cummerick

Michele Fischer

Tara Gandy

Mary Jo Haffner

Paula Maloney

Cheryl McCabe

Erica Nuckles

Carol Palcic, Executive Director

Jennifer Ritz

Toni Wilson

Key Dates in YWCA History

Annual Reports

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and we’re committed to accountability and transparency in everything we do. Below you will find resources that illuminate our financial position, outline how we allocate our resources, and showcase the impact of the valuable support from our donors and sponsors. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we welcome your support of our mission!

2023

Annual Report

2022

2021

2020

FAQs

    • YWCA Thrift Shop

    • YWCA Used Book Store

    • Technology Classes

    • English-As-A-Second Language Classes

    • Health and Wellness

    • Racial Justice

    • International Women Group

    • New Choices Program

    • TechGYRLS

    • Girls Field Hockey

    • $200+ Honor Circle Member*

    • $100 Century Friend Member*

    • $50 Patron Member

    • $30 Supporting Member

    • $20 Basic Member / Associate

    • $10 Teen Member