The YWCA Chester County is a place for women and girls to come together to learn, strengthen their minds and advocate for social change. Social Action and Advocacy are the cornerstones of the YWCA. We reflect the values the national YWCA has held for nearly 150 years, through suffrage, through the first interracial conference in the South in the early 20th century, through the fights for civil rights and affirmative action.
The YWCA of Chester County receives some government funding, but each year we rely on the community to donate most of the funds needed to support the women and children who turn to us for education and support.
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Dine About West Chester
Come help support The YWCA of Chester County on Thursday November 20th by dining at some of your favorite West Chester Restaurants. What could be more fun!!? Locations include Kruetz Creek Tasting room, Baxter’s, Primo Subs and Limoncello. The list will keep growing so check www.wcdish.com for more. To purchase tickets send a request via email to rotaract@gmail.com or call Bob at 267-679-2647.
Family Night Open House
The YWCA will host its annual Family Night Open House on Friday, December 5th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm --- before the annual Christmas Parade. There will be music from Jodi Weaver, the opportunity for children to make holiday gifts and festive food. For more information about Family Night or the Holiday House tour, please call 610-692-3737 or email ywcacc@comcast.net.
2008 Fall Program Catalog
View or download our 2008 Fall Program Catalog.
2008 Holiday House Tour
Deck the halls, the walls and the windows. On December 13th from 10am to 4pm, put on your walking shoes and get into the holiday mood at the 38th annual YWCA Holiday House Tour to see how other families in Chester County decorate their homes for the holidays.
More than 300 visitors will be welcomed to this year’s tour of spectacular homes located in the borough of West Chester. In addition to the beautiful homes you’ll see on your Tour, we’ve also planned an exciting stop at the YWCA where you can rest up with a warm beverage and holiday treats and enjoy the Chester County Craft Guild Exhibit and Sale at the YWCA Chester County, 123 North Church Street, West Chester. You will be thrilled by the beautiful, artisan-quality works exhibited and for sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the YWCA. The Chester County Craft Guild is a member organization of the prestigious Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and this exhibit by individual members will feature artwork, pottery, fabric creations, jewelry, sculpture and more. If you’re hungry for more? Take advantage of the many discount coupons located in your Tour book offered by West Chester restaurants
Proceeds will benefit the programs of the YWCA including TEAM tutoring program teaching, enrichment, activities and more, WOW workforce development course for low income women, HomeShare Alliance, a collaboration with Home of the Sparrow which matches individuals with affordable housing needs with individuals who have affordable, safe, available home space, The Summer Enrichment Program day camp for at risk children aged 6-15, Project Piggy Bank financial education program for girls aged 10-18, and The Mothers’ Center support groups for mothers.
The Holiday House Tour tickets are just $35, $30 can be considered a tax-deductible contribution. For more information, please call 610-692-3737 or email ywcacc@comcast.net.
Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support of this event.