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The staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors were excitedfor 2020 to arrive so we could celebrate a momentousoccasion in our history.  We would be celebrating 100years of service, 1920 to 2020, in our community.  Planswere made and events put into place.  We were anxiousand proud! The  news that came in the early months of 2020 put adamper on all of us and ended plans of celebrations forso many folks.  The COVID-19 virus had spread across theglobe.  The United States instituted policies ofquarantine and required orders of stay in March; the datedepended on the Governor.  Pennsylvania’s GovernorWolf determined March 17, 2020, as the first day for PA . The Management Team of YWCA Hanover had to think fastbecause we did not have an option to choose to closeSafe Home and end the provision of life-saving services

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The latest news and updates from YWCA Hanover

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YWCA HANOVER CENTENNIAL:BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

EVENTS & PROGRAMSSPRING/SUMMER 2020

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COVID-19 Crisis ResponseBy Jody ShafferExecutive Director

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SAFE HOME PREPARES FORWALK-A-MILE

Continuing Our Mission During COVID - 19

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Friday, August 14, 2020Virtual Event Details Available at www.ywcahanover.org Contact:  YWCA Hanover at 717-637-2125 #NoExcuseforDV #NotInOurCommunity

Want to see men from all walksof life don a pair of heels andgo for a stroll throughdowntown Hanover? So do we,which is why planning isalready underway for YWCAHanover’s Safe Home Walk aMile event in August. We’reexcited - for the 8th year in arow - to create a localopportunity for people toparticipate in and support Walka Mile in Her Shoes®: TheInternational Men's March toStop Rape, Sexual Assault &Gender Violence. By wearingwomen’s shoes, male walkerscall attention to genderstereotypes and expectations.The event creates a positive,nonconfrontational way toopen conversations about theunderlying causes andconsequences of men’ssexualized violence. This is Safe Home’s majorfundraiser for the year. Lastyear, we nearly doubled in size

with 418 participants and weraised over $50,000! With yourcontinued support, we hope tobreak that record this year!  Youcan help us by becoming a teammember, individual walker, orsponsor. Although Walk a Mile is a funevent, it doesn’t change theseriousness of domestic violencearound the world and closer tohome. Fortunately, Safe Homehas been able to expand ourservices to three offices: one inHanover, one in Gettysburg, andone at the York CountyCourthouse. All three branchesprovide comprehensive, 24-hourdomestic violence servicesincluding legal advocacy andassistance with ProtectionOrders, civil legal referrals, adultand child therapy and substanceabuse treatment referrals,options counseling, safetyplanning, temporary safehousing, community education,referrals to local shelters, andoutreach and support for humantrafficking victims.

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Domestic violence, leftunaddressed, affects ourcommunities in sometimesunseen and often unexpectedways, including an increase in:homelessness, localizedeconomic depression, use ofand need for police andmedical resources, child abuseand hunger, and crimestatistics. Domestic violencecan also contribute todeclining home values.  SafeHome provides the tools tofight domestic violence andhelps individuals, families, andcommunities to becomestronger, safer, healthier, andhappier. Show your community youcare and support Safe Home’sWalk a Mile event!  If you’re aman, get yourself some sturdyheels and have some fun whileshowing your support. Womenand children can walk, too,and they can wear whateverkind of shoes they want! Add us to your calendar today!

Michelle ShaeDirector of SafeHome

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to victims of domesticviolence. Safe Homeemployees have providedservices 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week for 38 years and thisvirus was not going to stopthem. Childcare services, like YWCAHanover's Early LearningCenter and School AgeLearning Academy, had to beclosed in the same way allschools closed physicallocations.  The children andfamilies were now in their ownhomes following the safetyguidelines of the Centers forDisease Control (CDC) andother government entities.  Programs and events had tobe cancelled and postponed,so we spent dayscommunicating with thoseaffected by those closures.   The Management Teamcontinued working daily toput safety guidelines intoplace, acquire PPE’s,thoroughly sanitize all areasof our facil it ies located inasasa

Hanover and Gettysburg evenhiring Bailey Coach toprofessionally sanitize all fourfacilities and the vehiclesYWCA Hanover. Communications to employees,clients, parents, ourstakeholders, partners, funders,Board of Directors, andcommittee members wereconstantly flowing and adaptedon an almost daily basisaccordingly.  The families we serve inchildcare programs werecalling and asking when wemight open. Those individualswho were considered"essential employees" neededto return to work. Therefore,after taking all of theprecautions possible andreceiving a waiver from the PADepartment of HumanHSHHSHSHHSHSHSHSH 

COVID-19 Crisis Response

Services, the Early LearningCenter (ages 1-5 years) andthe School Age LearningAcademy (grades K-6) beganoperation on May 11, 2020, forchildren whose parents were“essential employees”.    Thechildren, parents, andteachers have been so happyto see one another and havereturned to normal routines:learning, laughing, sharing,and playing. YWCA Hanover will continue toserve our communitythroughout this crisis andbeyond.  All programs andevents are being assessed toreconfigure ways to operatevirtually or otherwise.  We willbe here for you just as wehave been for 100 years now,from 1920 to 2020.   As always, thank you for yourexceptional support.

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For the past one hundred years,YWCA Hanover has been a sourceof fellowship, support, andcommunity volunteerism for thewomen of Hanover. To celebrateour Centennial Anniversary, we arelooking at where we have been,where we are, and where we aregoing. Melding this frameworktogether are two of our currentboard members, both of whomappeared in Evening Sun articleswritten in the 1980s. Michele Witman has seen manychanges at YWCA Hanover sinceshe first became involved with theorganization in 1986. “Serving onthe Board helped me learn aboutour community, be a part ofsomething outside of family andwork, and build confidence," shesaid. Prior to joining the Board, she onlyknew the YW from going to the YTeen dances.In the YWCA at thattime, there were a variety of clubsto meet the needs and interests ofdifferent age groups. The mostpopular programs were fitness-based and childcare services.There was an established, stronggymnastics program, and SafeHome was just starting. After graduating from college,Witman started her career at alocal accounting firm. “I was askedto go out and get involved in thecommunity, so I joined a feworganizations, but the fit didn’tfeel right,” she said. When she wasasked to join the YW Board, sheknew she found her niche.

“I was in awe of who I was sittingwith at the Board table. They wereall strong women who were involvedand known in the community. I amstill friends with some of these greatladies." Michelle Mowrer joined the YWCAHanover Board of Directors threeyears ago. “I learned more about theYWCA and it made me realize thatbeing part of this organization wasexactly what I needed in my life,”she said. Though a fairly recent boardmember, Mowrer is very familiarwith YWCA Hanover. Her firstmemory of the YWCA was when sheattended preschool and helpedpaint pictures on the catwalkwindows.She still looks up at thecatwalk to see what is beingdisplayed when driving by. Shecommented, “Children usually donot remember their preschool, but Ihave a few distinct and fondmemories of the YWCA.” She recallsthe kind teachers and her first set offriends, as well as remembering“learning to tie my shoes and beingthe child that never wanted to takenaps.” Mowrer goes on to say, “WhatI didn’t realize then was the impactthat the YWCA had on ourcommunity.” Mowrer is a 2006 South Westernalum and a Penn State Universitygraduate who feels “blessed that Iwas able to grow up in this amazingsmall town and see how it hasevolved over the years!” She hasalways known she wanted to be alarge part of this community andhelp in any way that she could.

Mowrer also serves on the Board ofDirectors of the Hanover AreaYoung Professionals, she is aChamber Ambassador for theHanover Chamber of Commerce,and serves on the 2nd Saturdaycommittee for Main Street Hanover. "The amazing impact that theYWCA currently makes in thiscommunity by providing familieswith reasonable childcare and adedicated domestic violencestaff shows the love andcompassion that this organizationhas running through its veins. "The YWCA has grown and evolvedalong with the little community ofHanover and it continues to growand expand to be able to servicemore people. We are proud to nowbe serving Adams County , as well. "My vision for the YWCA Hanover isto continue to expand and be ableto offer more childcare services to alarger portion of our community. Ialso would like to see us expand

Michelle Mowrer, YWCA Hanover Board Treasurer

YWCA Hanover CentennialLooking Back, Looking Forward

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our domestic violence support and offer more resources toour community, to help those who are currently exposed todomestic violence and educate more people on how toprevent it. Our world is evolving and unfortunately, wehave more and more people exposed to different types ofdomestic violence, including teenagers. "Our mission is to provide support to this community tocombat domestic violence and prevent racism. As a boardmember, I know we have our work cut out for us, but themore we can get the word out that we are here to help, themore people will trust us to be their support system. I feelthere is too much hatred in this world and if we can be alittle part of the positive light that shines on the childrenand families we service every day, we are making adifference!" Witman, in the Evening Sun article from the 1980s, saidshe found the right combination of professionalism andconcern for humanity in YWCA Hanover. Her thoughts onthe organization today echo those same impressions:“Being on the Board, I realized it takes a team to build astrong community and I started to get involved in otherorganizations – soccer club, scouts, PTO, Relay for Life,Walk a Mile. All to help make our community a greatplace for our families to live and work.”

Thirty-four years later, Witman is still involved with the YWCAand has returned to the Board of Directors as Board President.“We are still a thriving organization supported by a strong,working Board and a great community.” YWCA Hanover has been committed to providing the Hanoverarea community with 100 years of service, advocacy, unity, andfellowship; in partnership with amazing individuals likeMichele Witman, Michelle Mowrer, and all of the YW Board ofDirectors and volunteers dedicated to the Hanover community,YWCA Hanover will have the opportunity to serve for 100 moreyears. YWCA Hanover is on a mission to eliminate racism,empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, anddignity for all.

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Michele Witman is the Director of Finance withAquaPhoenix Scientific and serves as the currentYWCA Hanover Board of Directors President.Michelle Mowrer is the Regional Vice President ofMembers 1st Federal Credit Union and serves as theYWCA Hanover Board of Directors Treasurer.

Michele Witman, current YWCA Hanover Board President

Michelle Witman, YWCA Hanover Board member @1986.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT YWCA HANOVER:

DON'T LET THE SUMMER BE A BUMMER!

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SCHOOL AGE LEARNING ACADEMY

Katie Nelson, Director of Childcare

The Early Learning Center is nowregistering children ages 1-5 forour summer programs. We areopen from 6:00am - 6:00pm,Monday - Friday. Breakfast, lunch,and afternoon snack are included.We provide a safe, loving, andnurturing environment forchildren to learn and grow. Our summer activities provide funwhile promoting growth in alldevelopmental areas for ouryoungest learners. Age-appropriate lesson plans are

developed around the PA EarlyLearning Standards. Summertimeis a fun time in our ELC programwith learning-centered eventssuch as weekly water days, walksto the library, special visitors,walking trips, and playing in ouroutdoor sandbox. Lessons includegross motor skills, hands-onactivities, water play, sand play,art, music, and learning centers.We provide daily communicationincluding e-mails and picturessent via ClassDojo so you don’tmiss a thing while your child isbusy learning with us.

The YWCA Early Learning Center israted 4 out of 4 stars by the PAKeystone Stars and licensed bythe Department of HumanServices. All of our staff havecurrent state clearances and areFirst Aid and CPR certified.Additionally, all staff in the ELCparticipate in annual professionaldevelopment trainings. Call now to set up anappointment to take a tour andregister your child for the EarlyLearning Center! Spaces arelimited.

We have been enjoying the school year in our School AgeLearning Academy (SALA). One of our highlights was avisit from Reptile Invasion. Our students learned aboutvarious species of reptiles and had the chance to holdsome of them. In music, we have been learning new musical games and drama each week with Deb Smith. Multiple research studies havedemonstrated a correlation between music instruction and play at a young age and increased listeningskills. These listening skills are closely tied to the abilityto: perceive speech in a noisy background, payattentin

attention, and keep sounds in memory, which are allskills students need to be successful in school. We aregrateful for Miss Deb and what she offers to ourstudents. Recently, we added tone chimes to ourprogram, and the students are beginning to make “ALittle Night Music” as they learn to ring tone chimes.

Camp Phoenix will begin on June 8 and go throughAugust 14, 2020.  We will have a fun-filled summerwith activities that include weekly field trips andswimming for children in grades 2-6.  Registrationforms are available on our website and at the frontdesk.

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Beth LecrroneAsst. Director of Childcare, School Age Coordinator

DEB SMITH 

Hey Friends! Here is the scoop from the desk of DebSmith. We were off to a great start in 2020. InFebruary, Myneca Ojo was our guest reader forStory Time with Deb Smith. She read an awesomebook called, Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?,by Patrice McLaurin. The young protagonist in thebook highlighted the many contributions to ourdaily lives made by African-American inventors. Theparticipants enjoyed the story, coloring, and asnack. Our next story time will involve signlanguage.

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GIRLS LOVING LIFE

A free program for girls in grades 2-12 is a greatplace to learn confidence and build friendships. Using our five tenets as the basis for our instruction,our program continues to grow and offer moreopportunities and experiences for our young ladies.Each session runs for eight weeks on Saturdays.Every Saturday has a different focus and activity, butwe're always centered on loving your soul, lovingothers, loving your body, loving learning andgrowing, and loving life.

The program's activities are designed for  our girls ingrades 2-8. Each week, we have discussions,activities, and journaling to reinforce whichevertenet we are working on that day. Our mentors, girls in grades 9-12, help lead activitiesand support the younger girls. They are not onlystrong role models for the younger girls, but they arealso an amazing support group for each other.Whether working on a STEAM challenge or makingblankets for the animal shelter, Girls Loving Life is aplace where girls can be proud of who they are.

Our Black History Month celebration included a bustrip to the African American Museum in Washington,DC. The museum is a testament to the lives, history,and culture of African Americans. The most movingpart of the museum for me was the coffin of EmmettTill. If you are not familiar with his story, you canread about it at https://bit.ly/2yrv7zB. The trip wasinspirational and moving. Stay tuned for our nextbus trip.  Our UpStanders Youth Council is off to a strongstart. They collected and packed different items forthe Hanover homeless shelter. They areworking on activities and events for the future.

Deb SmithMusic Teacher and Story Time Host

Nanci MartLead Teacher

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Our league, though grieving multiple cancelledpractices, games, and tournaments, is standingup together in the face of adversity. We havebeen meeting on ZOOM to do workoutstogether and are holding each otheraccountable for staying healthy and strongduring the national response to COVID-19. Redrum, Riveters’ coach and all-star blocker,reports that she has been running with herdog, Kona, to stay in shape and has beenmaking and selling macramé wall hangings.Brotato chip has been making and sellinghandmade dreamcatchers to nurture hermental health and Deja Blue, who just openedup Bluebird Tattoo studio in the Hanoversquare, has been painting and selling custompet portraits. Some other league members arestill working during the pandemic. MapleMayhem is a prison guard and reports thatprotocol has been tough and tiring. Byo Hazardis a quality assurance supervisor for a foodproduction plant and has been followingsanitization protocol closely while on the job. We are so proud of our league members thatare considered essential personnel and are onthe frontlines during this pandemic. Someother members of our league have mentionedthat they are playing trivia via zoom to staysocial and keeping up with house renovationsand projects to stay busy and productive. Weare currently unsure of when we will be able tostart practicing again but the silver-lining isthat we learned a new appreciation for ourindividual freedoms and opportunity to skatehere at the YWCA, and we are motivated morethan ever to get back on the track, skate fast,hit hard, and train for upcoming bouts. Find uson Facebook at Black Rose Rollers to staytuned for upcoming bouts in 2020.

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Curtis SmithQmmunity Facilitator

YWCA Hanover, in partnership withTrue North, has been implementing aprogram designed to provide a safespace for LGBTQ+ youth over the pastyear and are continuing this programfor the foreseeable future. YWCAHanover staff and True Northcounselors and therapists provide ameeting space at the YWCA Hanovercommunity room for individuals 14-21 who identify as LGBTQ+ and wouldlike a safe place to be themselves ormeet other individuals who identifywith this community. Qmmunity meetings are held on thefirst Tuesday of each month. Thesemeetings serve a variety of purposes,ranging from educational topics,guest speakers, fun crafts and games,or a place to talk to others or ventabout issues in personal life or thecommunity. Recently, the owner of Hope Salon,Bryan Asper, came to talk at one ofthe monthly meetings. He discussedthe struggles during his childhoodand early adulthood of growing up as a gay male and how

this affected him. Bryan is now ahappy father and owns his own hairsalon in Hanover, something that heattributes to the lessons he learned inlife and all of the barriers heovercame to be where he is today.

a lot of fun with sport gamesprovided in the gym, a DJ, popcornmachine, cake, and an overallaccepting atmosphere. In addition to the monthly meeting,there are plans in place to have anevent every quarter, each event beingdifferent, in the hopes more LGBTQ+youth will join us and participate.Another exciting development for theQmmunity group is the ability towork with Bryan Asper and otherleaders in the community to bring abig PRIDE event to Hanover eachyear. YWCA Hanover and facilitators fromTrue North are looking forward toassisting Bryan and others in thecreation of such an event in Hanover;it is long overdue.

“No person is your friend who demands yoursilence, or denies your right to grow.”

― Alice Walker

On February 29th, the YWCA Hanover,in partnership with True North, heldthe first PRIDE Mixer in thecommunity room of the YWCAHanover. Everyone who attended had

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AUGUST Walk A Mile in Her Shoes - 2020 VIRTUALEVENT New developments for Walk A Mile inHer ShoesFollow us on social media and check out ourwebsite at www.ywcahanover.org for mostcurrent details. Participate in promotingawareness about gender violence by walking amile in women’s footwear. Everyone is welcometo partake in this interactive, virtual fundraiser.Sister walkers are encouraged to join in the walk wearing comfortable shoes. For moreinformation check out our website atwww.ywcahanover.org. Event Date: Friday, August 14, 2020Event Host: YWCA Hanover Safe HomeEvent Location: Virtual Event SEPTEMBER Women’s Power Breakfast SeriesGuest Speakers inspire, encourage andpositively impact women in our community.Women’s Power Breakfast is held twice a year topromote empowerment through keynotespeakers focused on inspiration, motivation,transformation and activation. When: Thursday, September 10, 2020Event Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AMEvent Host: YWCA HanoverLocation: Dutch Country Restaurant

946 Baltimore Street, HanoverTickets: $15 per person $160 Table SponsorshipTicket Sales : www.ywcahanover.org

SEPTEMBER Women of Hanover Network Cindy Fremont of Edward Jones and Sara Littleof Little Art Bank will be co-hosting this uniquenetworking opportunity. Connect  with womenin the Hanover area! Learn more about theresources in the Hanover Community andstrengthen professional relationships! Event Date: Thursday, September 17, 2020Event Time: Time: 5:15 PM – 6:45 PMEvent Host: YWCA HanoverEvent Location: Location: Little Art Bank ofHanover241 North Franklin St, HanoverTickets: No ChargeRegistration: Required Bier Garten at Hanover Dutch DaysCome and enjoy a variety of local craft beers andPennsylvania Dutch inspired foods! FeaturingLive entertainment. Black Rose Rollers will betending the bar and BRR Junior is setting up aLemonade stand! We'll have lots of family fun,cool air conditioning, and restrooms available! Event Date: September 26, 2020Event Time : 10 AM - 2 PMEvent Host: YWCA HanoverEvent Location: 23 W. Chestnut St, Hanover, PA

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YWCA HanoverCelebrating 100 years of serving the Hanover Community

YWCA Hanover is a Community Resource and Family Center. We provide

services and products for individuals and families in need of childcare,Domestic Violence and/or Human Trafficking advocacy support, events &programs that seek to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote

peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

2020 Events

Centennial Reception Fall 2020Centennial Celebration 2020 marks the 100thanniversary of YWCA Hanover. Since our firstmeeting in the Spring of 1920, we have beenworking hard to change lives throughempowerment and community, and now it'stime to celebrate! All of Hanover has played acrucial role in the enduring history of thiscommunity organization and we encourage youto participate in the story of YWCA Hanover as wecelebrate all of 2020! To commend the past achievementsand  ongoing mission work YWCA Hanoverprovides our community, we are hosting anAnniversary Reception at YWCA Hanover afterthe Emerge: Women's Conference on October 23,2020. Meet with past board presidents & currentboard members. Cake and refreshments will beavailable for the celebration. The festivitiesbegin at 4PM. Event Date: Friday, October 23, 2020Event Time: 4:00 PMFollowing Emerge Closing remarksHost: YWCA HanoverEvent Location: YWCA Hanover, andSt. Matthew's Church – 30 West Chestnut Street

OCTOBER EMERGE - Women's ConferenceYWCA Hanover is cultivating a space where womenfrom every walk of life can come together to beinspired, encouraged, and enveloped in ourcommunity. Walk away energized, motivated, andmaybe with a few new friends, too! Take the day toreally unplug, invest in yourself, and make a planfor 2021 to be the year you EMERGE! Event Date: Friday, October 23, 2020Doors Open: 8:15 AMHost: YWCA HanoverEvent Location: YWCA Hanover, and St. Matthew's Church – 30 West Chestnut Street More information and registration details to beannounced - make sure to follow us on socialmedia and sign-up for email alerts! If you are interested in participating in any of theevents or wish to become more active at YWCAHanover, please call 717.637.2125 or visit ourwebsite www.ywcahanover.org for moreinformation. MONTHLY EVENTS Upstanders – Virtual Hang-OutMay 28, 2020 6PM - request an invite atwww.ywcahanover.org Engage and inspire community youth to createpositive change, encourage social responsibility &volunteerism. The goal of this Council is to fulfillthe mission of YWCA Hanover: eliminate racism,empower women and promote peace, justice,freedom and dignity for all. Through UPSTANDERSYouth Council, we seek to identify the needs of ourcommunity and schools, recognize the positiveactions that occur in our community, and developinitiatives to encourage diversity and inclusion. Qmmunity - Virtual Hang-OutMay 19, 2020, 4:30 PM - request an invite atwww.ywcahanover.orgSafe Space Program providing recreational, social,and educational experiences in a supportiveenvironment to support, enrich, and improve thelives of local LGBTQ+ youth. For ages 13—21. Inpartnership with TRUENORTH WELLNESSSERVICES.

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OCTOBER Girls Loving Life Fall 2020Youth program encourages self-respect, self-esteem, and self-worth through weekly themesfocused on healthy living, positivity, growth, andadventure. The program is provided for througha grant from the Allstate Foundation and inpartnership with UTZ Quality Foods Women’sMentoring Group. Volunteer opportunitiesavailable. Students grades 9-12 register asmentors. Event Dates: Saturdays, OCT. 3 - Nov. 21 , 2020Event Time: Session A 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Session B 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMEvent Host: YWCA HanoverEvent Location: YWCA HanoverRegistration: www.ywcahanover.orgRegistration is required, no fee involved

Like us on Facebook and visit ywcahanover.org- where you can sign-up for the YWCA Hanoverevents and announcement emails.

BENEFACTOR(Donations of $5,000 & up) J. William Warehime FoundationPatricia WarehimeCampbell’s SnacksINET Technology Diamond(Donations of $2,500—$4,999)  Conewago EnterpriseCindy Fremont: Edward JonesKelly McKee : Allstate InsuranceScott RolandSEK & Co., LLC.UPMC Michele & Tom Witman Platinum(Donations of $1,000—$2,499) Aqua Phoenix A.B.A.T.E. ClubBlack Rose RollersBurkentine Builders & Sons, Inc.Emily BurkentineBarbara & Forry EisenhartKatie FrockHanson Brothers, LLC.Harold HartlaubDr. Mary Kay & Mike KellyKenworthy Funeral HomeMembers 1st Credit UnionNew Oxford Social Group

Northwest Savings BankDr. Barbara RuppSchmuck Lumber Co.Jody ShafferStaff Music & AmusementsEdie & Gregory StaubUTZ Quality FoodsWebb InsuranceC.A. Weber Insurance Daniel & Donna Weber Gold(Donation of $500—$999) Michele BossiBetty CarsonBernadine FillibenDawn GartrellHome Association of McSherrystownLouis & Nanci MartPSI Capital ManagementYorktowne Real Estate Settlement Services, IncDonald B. Smith Roofing Silver(Donation of $250—$499) Freda BortnerSue Beckner: State FarmNancy BittingerDevon Ellis: State Farm

Grace & F. Rusty ElsnerSusan & Daniel FreyTammy S. & Chris GroftJennifer HolcombBeth LeckroneBobbi LittlePanebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc.Judy and Tom RappElinor & Scott RebertBill Shanberger : ERA Real EstatePat SaundersPeg SennettMichelle ShaeAlec & David SivelSherri Staub   Bronze(Donations of $100—$249) Anne AckerEllen BieseckerCasi Brough-MurrenCindy BoyerPat BurkentineRosemary & Juan CintronLisa DuffyJoyce & Bertram ElsnerGerald FuginiJean GartrellBonnie Gartrell-NeyJudy & Ralph JodiceKaren Kuntz

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2020 Annual Giving Campaign 

Board of Directors & Executive Director

Siegle LawMichelle MowrerKatie NelsonChristine NeriCheryl PaulinChrissie RappSafe Home StaffPat ShafferRuth ShafferJosephine SpearsKela & Rodney TrishJennifer Weaver Friends of YWCA Hanover(Donations of $99 or less) Joan AdamsDana Jo BuschinskiPhyliss BushnekBob FunariEric & Steph KlanseClayton LinggMooney & AssociatesRebecca ReckBev & Bill ReimoldDoug & Sharon ReimoldCindy RenehanRuthann ShaeMelissa SpealMarian StableyPhyllis TerranaDonna WintersThe Sandy Woods

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2019 Donors

This year marks 100 years of service to our community.  YWCA Hanoverhas endured many historical moments in a century, from 1920-2020. Youcan just image as you think of these historic movements and events thatshaped the YWCA mission and drove the services we provided and stillprovide. Movements and events that included World Wars, Women’sSuffrage Movement, The Great Depression, Civil Rights Movement,Women’s Rights Movement, and now a worldwide health pandemic…COVID-19 virus. The impact of the COVID virus has been far reaching not only in terms ofphysical health but also economic health.  Many people, families,business’s, and service agencies are struggling.  Yet the need for YWCAservices never ceases.  Unfortunately, domestic violence continues andeven worsens duringstressful times like these.  Childcare services are still necessary tosupport those who are essential to our economy. Those who must workneed help keeping their children safe and nurtured. We will be asking our community to support the 2020 Century AnnualGiving Campaign just as we have been since it’s inception in 2015.

More than ever, we need your support to ensure our lifesaving, criticalservices will always be available to anyone needing them.  Of course,your support is vital and key tothe provision of mission driven programsthat touch the lives of marginalized groups and meet our mission ofEliminating Racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice,freedom and dignity for all. Thank you for always being there for us just as we are committed toalways being here for you.  Your support of this once in a lifetimeanniversary is profoundly appreciated.

Aldus BreweryAllstate FoundationAltland HouseAmazon SmilesAmerican LegionAnonymousAvalon Insurance CompanyBarb WentzBarbara RuppBB&T Bank Bernadine FillibenBernard McNelisBlack Rose RollersBriand and Jennifer OswaldBrock BiffartCenter Square BreweryDebra Markle

DoceoEEG, Inc (Empire Beauty School)Elizabeth CroneyFirst United Methodist ChurchFaith and FitnessFeesers, Inc.Forever MediaGilda JanuszGitt FoundationGive Local York - United Way York CountyGive Local York 2018Glen Rock Disc Golf ClubGrace Hostetter Trust Grace United Methodist ChurchGraphics PlusGraphcomHanover Area Ladies Bowling Hanover FOEHanover for Progress

Hanover Street Rod AssociationHomewood at Plum CreekImmaculate Heart of Mary ChurchJackie ReddingJanet VizkeletyJuanita JonesJuliet SharrowLa CucinaLarry HammeLawrence B. Sheppard FoundationLife TouchLink's MusicM & T BankMiscreation BreweryMontyce RuttersMyers Meat MarketNancy BeimlerNew Oxford Lions ClubNorthwest Savings BankPam Newton

Patricia WarehimePeoples BankRAYACRice Family FoundationRutter'sSKFSomething Wicked BrewerySt. Bartholomew's United ChurchSt. Mark's Lutheran ChurchSt. Matthew's ChurchSweet CharitiesTrinity UCC WomenUPMCJ. William Warehime FoundationWarehouse BistroWebb InsuranceWeis MarketsWH Cooke & CompanyYork Traditions BankYork Water Company

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YWCA Hanover Contributors and Supporters

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Board of Directors & Executive Director

The greater Hanover community is known for being helpfulto their neighbors, generous to those in need, and kind-hearted in giving.  YWCA Hanover is blessed and fortunate toreceive many forms of help and donations by virtue of in-kind gifts, Foundation & Grant funds, EITC donors, productdonations, designated monetary donations, andprofessional services.  The following individuals,businesses, churches, and groups have contributed toYWCA  Hanover in 2019.  We are so grateful to you for kindlyreaching out and helping those in your community throughYWCA Hanover.

YWCA Hanover Facility Rentals

DUE TO CURRENT MANDATED RESTRICTIONS -RENTAL AVAILABILITY HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.We look forward to future engagements as soon asallowed. Many groups utilize our facility for regular weeklymeetings, while some hold seasonal sportspractices. Our newly renovated multi-purpose roomis perfect for one day workshops or conferences,and is especially popular for evening parties andcelebrations. For more information, contact Louis Mart, ClientServices Manager at 717-637-2125

Louis Mart, Client Services Manager

Black Rose Singers Do you enjoy singing? Do you enjoy having fun?The Black Rose Singers are for you! This group isopen to any adult that enjoys singing: Hanoveralumni, Hanover parents, Hanover communitymembers. Rehearsals are at the YWCA Hanoveron Sunday evenings at 7 pm.

For more information, please email blackrosesingers@gmail.com.

Deb Smith, Music Instructor

YWCA Hanover23 West Chestnut Street

Hanover, PA 17331Phone: 717.637.2125

Fax: 717.637.3516www.ywcahanover.org

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YWCA Hanover Board of Directors

Jody Shaffer                   Executive DirectorSherri Staub                   Director of Finance & AdministrationMichelle Shae                Director of Safe Home Domestic Violence ServicesKatie Nelson   Director of Childcare ProgramsBeth Leckrone School Age CoordinatorLouis Mart Client Services ManagerRosemary Cintron Program & Volunteer Coordinator

YWCA Hanover Management Staff

Front row L-R Alec Sivel, Emily Burkentine, Edie StaubSecond row L-R Jennifer Holcomb, M.S, Kelly McKee, Taylor Thomas, ESQ, Dr. Barbara Rupp – Past President, Michele Bossi, RN, MSN,

Rear row L-R  Myneca Ojo, Chrissie Rapp – Secretary, Michelle Mowrer - Treasurer, Cindy Freemont, Dr. Mary Kay Kelly – Vice President,Michele Witman – President, Casi Brough-Murren, MBA