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Stand Against Racism 2024

YWCA Princeton is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We take a Stand Against Racism every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among those who work for racial justice. This year, YWCA Princeton will honor its legacy of Stand Against Racism through a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Roxane Gay.

March marks Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This cancer, characterized by the absence of three common receptors on cancer cells, is aggressive and disproportionately affects women under 40, as well as African American and Latin X women. To support this cause, the Breast Cancer Resource Center is once again organizing a Lunch and Learn Event on Saturday, March 23, 2024, aimed at raising awareness of Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Lunch will be provided!

The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center is having an Open House on Saturday, March 16 from 10am-12pm. This in-person tour will guide you through the Childcare center facility and provide information about our year round programs as well as our Summer Enrichment Programs for Summer 2024. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage with our center staff. Please contact Chelsea Roberts to reserve your spot. Registration is required.

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Meet July, ESL student

"Two years ago, I learned about the ESL program at YWCA Princeton. I enrolled in advanced conversation courses and enjoyed them very much. This fall, I learned about the new IET course in the field of Early Childhood Education. The course prepares Assistant Pre-School teachers. I thought it was an excellent opportunity for me because I would be employable upon graduation...The staff and teachers here are helping me to be more patient with the children and I am better because of them. I’m proud of myself for continuing to make progress and better my life here in the US."

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YWCA Princeton has been the Afterschool provider for the Princeton Public Schools are two months! We are at all 4 elementary locations Riverside, Community Park, Johnson Park & LittleBrook. Our staff assists with homework, plays games, crafts, and engages in a variety of activities with students from Pre-K through 5th grade. If you are interested in joining our team and supporting our award winning afterschool program, send us your resume! Training, and CPR training are provided; potential employees must be 18 or older.

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Whether you’ve relocated near or far, recently retired or looking to connect with new people, Newcomers and Friends at YWCA Princeton provides a range of activities, initiatives and social gatherings suitable for all. We have 39 Interest Groups operating throughout the Newcomers year (September to June) and convene as a group the second Friday of every month for “Friday with Friends,” featuring lunch and a guest speaker. The upcoming March program will feature Trish Chambers discussing “The Secret Rosies of WWII”.

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We are celebrating 40 years of honoring amazing women. Congratulations to the class of 2024! Click the link below to meet the honorees, buy your ticket, and place an ad in our digital ad reel!

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