The Young Womens Christian Association Of Carlisle Pa

Programs: Sexual assault/rape crisis services of cumberland county(sa/rcs): with a staff of five full time and one part-time employee plus a corps of volunteers helping to staff the hotline crisis service weekly; sa/rcs provides direct victim services including accompaniment for medical and legal proceedings, counseling services, support groups, age-appropriate prevention education programs and advocacy/education programs to help the community better understand the dynamics of sexual assault. Number served: 5,676

preschool: ywca preschool programs are known for their unique 4-hour per day class time and strong curriculum addressing our mission pillars. New to the program this year was the addition of an outdoor classroom setting bolstered by equipment and curriculum that encouraged new interactive learning experiences including a respect for nature and develop critical thinking and problem solving, science, language, math, visual-spatial learning as well as construction and engineering skills. Number served: 139 including seven (7) children with scholarships

youth programs: ywca is known for its strong youth programs including two locations for afterschool homework clubs (one location located in a subsidized housing complex to assist with homework completion and academic improvement for children living in limited socio-economic settings); girlpower-an award winning middle school and high school program for girls within the carlisle school districts club structure addressing academic and social/personal growth skills for girls in need of additional support; young wonders summer day camp for elementary age children helping support continued learning throughout the summer vacation and lead (lead. Empower. Advocate. Develop. ) a new middle school program empowering teens through a leadership program taking a close look at self-esteem, cultural influences, messaging in the media and how to be an advocate in their communities. Number served: 202

adult fitness/wellness services: ywca carlisle provides several options in the area of support services and activities to individuals experiencing a variety of social, emotional and traumatic issues. Support groups and counseling services (not sexual assault related) are offered throughout the year and provide necessary paths for healing. Number served: 131 community groups and rentals: throughout the year ywca partners with many organizations to help support their programs and meetings by providing complimentary space at its facility. Additionally there are groups who rent space at our facility and whose relationship with the agency allows for potential cross-promotion of its own programs and services. Number served: 343 racial justice: annually the agency offers programs to help bring about awareness, understanding and a path towards change as it relates to the mission of eliminating racism. Each fall, as part of week without violence, the annual youth leadership conference for high school students in the county is hosted. This workshop hits head on, current events and issues impacting youth and their school campuses providing education and action steps. Quarterly community conversations and forums provide the community with listening & learning opportunities related to various 'isms'. Each january, we offer kings kamp for elementary students honoring the legacy of rev. Dr. Martin luther king, jr. And helping children actively learn about his peaceful approach to ending racism. Our annual race against racism 5k brings community members together for a physically fit way to consider their collective role in bringing about change. New this year and bound to become an annual event each march is the african american read-in with local chapter alpha kappa alpha sorority offering a free family event learning about african american authors and illustrators and black culture. Number served: 470