UPCOMING EVENTS

Jr. Board's Isaac's Fundraiser

On Thursday, March 8th, Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches (Lemoyne and Paxton Street) will host a fundraiser to benefit the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg and the initiatives undertaken by its Junior Board.  Bring your friends and family to enjoy great food and great company while supporting this charity.  Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total cost of your meal will go directly to the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg.  Please come out and support us!

Where:           
Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches
West Shore Plaza (Call 731-9545 for takeout)
1200 W. Market Street, Lemoyne, PA  17043
And                         
Paxton Street (Call 920-5757 for takeout)
421 Friendship Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111

When:            
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

How:  
CLICK HERE to print the flyer. Please bring this flyer with you to Isaac’s, complete the information, and hand it to the cashier when paying.

Tribute to Women of Excellence

Each year we honor women in Central Pennsylvania who embody these characteristics at the TWE Awards Dinner.

Award recipients are women who:

 

 -  Participate actively in the community as mentors, role models and volunteers.

 -  Actively serve on the boards or committees of various non-profits and organizations.

 -  Raise and donate money to important causes. 

 -  Demonstrate integrity, strength of character and leadership.

 -  Embrace and support the vision and mission of the YWCA.

 

On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg will host the 23rd annual Tribute to Women of Excellence (TWE) event.   

This year’s event will be held at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center at 5:30p.m.

 

Race Against Racism

This 5K run/walk demonstrates the YWCA's commitment to racial justice and opportunity, and seeks to raise awareness and address issues related to race in our community.   Proceeds will support YWCA and community-based programs dedicated to the elimination of racism.

      About the race  

  • Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 9:00 AM
  • 5K run/walk starts and ends on City Island
  • Registration begins at 7:30 AM 
  • Pre-registration is now open! Please visit  www.RaceIt.com
  • All participants will receive a free t-shirt and goody bag.

About the course

  • The 5-kilometer/3.1 mile course is accurately measured, but not certified.
  • The race is professionally timed; results will be posted on the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg’s website.
  • People of all ages and physical abilities may participate.  
  • The course is wheelchair accessible.
  • Click here to view a map of the course.

      For more information contact Devan at ddrabik@ywcahbg.org.
Gatherings

 

Gatherings . . . for the Good of Others events are hosted by friends and supporters of the YWCA. They provide a variety of informal social occasions for fun, fellowship and support of the YWCA.  If you are interested in hosting a Gatherings event, contact Pamela Rhoads at 717.724.2241.  

Keep an eye on this site for information about Gatherings.

 

Thank you all for your support of  YWCA events. 

 Your support enables us to maintain our reputation as the most comprehensive provider of services to women and children and the homeless in the Greater Harrisburg Area.