YWCA Hanover Fall 2021 Newsletter

FALL 2021

VOLUME 14

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The latest news and updates from YWCA Hanover

PHOTO: SUMMER CAMP PHOENIX 2021 KAYAKING AT CODORUS

IN THIS ISSUE: GIRLS LOVING LIFE

EMERGE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES 2021

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Why We Walk Leslie B. Dietz Safe Home

Held each August for the past nine years, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is YWCA Hanover Safe Home’s premier fundraising event. Walk a Mile, or WAM, has grown over the years from a few dozen walkers to hundreds of participants, all showing up to raise awareness and funds for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Each of the past two years, supporters have raised over $50,000 to pay for client needs that might not be covered in the grants that fund Safe Home.

A client who’s had her door kicked in with such force it broke off the hinges has no way to keep her kids

and become self-sufficient. An

$70.00 one session of

advocate drove to Mechanicsburg

counseling for a traumatized

to pick up a good used laptop for

adult or child

her. Walk a Mile money made

$81.25 one hour of civil legal

that possible. Sometimes a child’s

help from an attorney

bed or a refrigerator will make a

$1,400 first month rent and

survivor’s home safe and

security deposit to give a

complete. Walk a Mile money

family affected by domestic

allows us to purchase those

violence a fresh start with

essential items.

secure affordable housing.

A partial list of items bought with

This is the reason we walk; this is

Walk a Mile money might include

our “why.” We are grateful to our

$61.05 a night in a hotel for a

community for continuing to

survivor and her children

gather each year to raise funds

fleeing domestic violence

for Safe Home. When advocates,

$10.00 a deadbolt lock for a

confronted with needs that are

victim whose defendant has

not covered by grant funding, are

keys to the home

able to provide necessary help to

funds pay for that new door.

$150.00 a security system for

Safe Home clients, the funds

someone who is not sure that

raised through WAM are

Last year, a client needed a laptop

her abuser will obey the

priceless.

and herself from harm, so replacing a front door becomes critical to the family’s safety. A front door can cost $200.00, and generally is not something that our regular funding covers. Walk a Mile

to finish her classes

Protection Order

Pictured: YWCA Hanover Safe Home, Gettysburg at the Gettysburg Circle for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2021 2

AUG.

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NEW SUPPORT GROUP STARTING SOON Jazzy Palmer, Safe Home Advocate From March 2020 to the present,

facilitated by trauma-informed and

support groups provide participants

YWCA Hanover Safe Home

experienced advocates and

with peer support, information,

advocates have seen a remarkable

volunteers in a safe, confidential

friendship, and hope for their lives.

increase in victims who describe

environment.

Safe Home fully supports the

situational stressors, like

healing and recovery of those

unemployment and financial strain,

Domestic violence presents itself in

impacted by domestic violence

leading to social isolation and

the form of control; physical, sexual,

through much-needed social support

aggression from their partners and

verbal, and economic abuse;

and validation from survivors with

resulting in more serious injuries

emotional abuse and intimidation;

comparable experiences.

and a surge in hospital calls.

and social isolation. These types of

Safe Home eagerly looks forward to

Advocates and dedicated volunteers

abuse often have profound, long-

standing alongside and witnessing

have been working hard to come up

term impacts on victims and their

each survivor’s personal growth and

with ways to help victims. As a

families, including depression,

empowerment journey. Following

result of these efforts, a new

anxiety, trust issues, sleep

completion of the 12-week

support group has been created to

disturbances, suicidal ideation, and

curriculum, survivors will have

assist clients in their path to safety,

increased usage of alcohol or

discovered that they are not alone,

peace of mind, and healthy

substances. Amidst the COVID-19

expressed their feelings to a

relationships.

pandemic, YWCA Hanover Safe

supportive group, received helpful

Home advocates have detected an

information, learned coping

With the hope of mitigating COVID-

increase in domestic violence cases

strategies, regained hope,

19’s influence on domestic violence,

due to the increase in ‘exposure

increased self-awareness,

Safe Home is pleased to announce

time’ or increased amount of time

developed a renewed sense of

the launch of our free, confidential

spent with a potentially aggressive

empowerment and control, and

support group for those who have

abuser.

gained strength as they help each

been impacted by domestic

other throughout their journey.

violence. The revamped support

Family violence research discovered

group, You Are Stronger Than You

significant improvements in self-

All materials will be provided, and

Think You Are, includes a

esteem, sense of social and familial

light refreshments will be served.

comprehensive, 12-week

belonging, locus of control,

empowerment curriculum designed

perceived stress, and

For those interested in participating

to help victims process their

marital functioning upon completion

in Safe Home’s domestic violence

experiences, including women’s

of a domestic violence support

support group, please contact an

rights, why it’s hard to leave,

group program. Surprisingly, this

advocate via Safe Home’s 24-hour

understanding the impact on

study also found that victims living

hotline at 717-632-0007, via YWCA

families and children, healthy

with their abuser throughout

Hanover’s website,

boundaries, and some enjoyable

participation in a domestic violence

www.ywcahanover.org, or via email

and valuable coping techniques to

support group reported substantial

at

practice assertiveness and deal with

decreases in both physical and

dvsupportgroup@ywcahanover.org.

emotions. Each weekly session is

nonphysical abuse. Generally,

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Girls Loving Life 2021 Nanci Mart, Lead Teacher, Girls Loving Life YWCA Hanover’s free program for girls in second through twelfth grade teaches participants the skills and confidence to do whatever they want - lead, explore, create, nurture – with kindness and passion.

During the pandemic, GLL took one of its tenets to heart and adapted to the COVID-mandated shutdown with a virtual offering in the fall and winter sessions.

Together with our high school mentors, we took a risk and developed a program that 25 girls could do in their homes while maintaining the connectivity and relationships our program depends on and nourishes.

Obviously, this was not an ideal way to run our program, but in the truest spirit of GLL, our girls showed patience, helped each

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other out, and formed a community that made it possible for us to share our message of personal strength and unity. Each Saturday morning, we discussed our topics, tried new things, and laughed – a lot! A special shout out goes to the parents who had their girls ready to go each week: we couldn’t have done it without your support!

While these sessions were a fantastic opportunity for our GLL girls to build resilience and practice troubleshooting skills, we’re definitely looking forward to meeting at YWCA Hanover for our upcoming fall session. Our five tenets – love your soul, love your body, love others, love learning and growing, and love life – are the core of everything we do, but we don’t repeat our lessons. Girls

can join us at anytime and can continue with our program through eighth grade, after which they transition to mentors for our younger participants. High school students can join as mentors without having gone through the program and we’re always eager to welcome new participants.

Our fall session begins on Saturday, October 2, and runs for eight weeks from 9:00 – 10:30 am.

Girls Loving Life is open to girls in grades 2-12. Registration is currently open on ywcahanover.org at Programs and Events, or you can call 717-6372125.

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EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT YWCA HANOVER: ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE Katie Nelson, Director of Childcare The Early Learning Center for children ages 1-5 has been hopping with fun! This summer, the ELC has been enjoying the nice weather outside with water play and the outdoor sandbox!

Our preschool children, ages 35, also enjoyed weekly music lessons with Ms. Deb Smith. We recently opened a brand-new preschool classroom to accommodate our growing needs for preschool.

We are open from 6:00am 6:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided daily. Our Early Learning Center provides a safe and fun learning environment while promoting growth in all developmental areas for our youngest learners.

Age-appropriate lesson plans are developed around the PA Early Learning Standards.

Lessons include gross motor skills, hands-on activities, water play, sand play, art, music, and

and are First Aid and CPR

Learning Center! Spaces are

certified.

limited. For more information, you can e-mail Katie Nelson at

Additionally, all staff in the ELC

knelson@ywcahanover.org or

participate in annual

call the YWCA Hanover at 717-

professional development

637-2125.

trainings.

We look forward to seeing you Call now to set up an

and your kiddos soon!

appointment to take a tour and register your child for the Early

learning centers. We provide daily communication to keep families included in their child’s learning.

The YWCA Early Learning Center is rated 4 out of 4 stars by the PA Keystone STARS and licensed by the Department of Human Services. All of our staff have current state clearances

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SCHOOL AGE LEARNING ACADEMY Lisa Staub Asst. Director of Childcare, School Age Coordinator The School Age Learning Academy is for children in

closed, and extended care hours are also offered on

kindergarten through sixth grade. Throughout the

days the school is delayed or dismissed early. If the

summer, SALA took weekly field trips to a variety of

schools decide to do virtual learning days, we are

outdoor destinations: Laurel Lake, kayaking at

prepared to accommodate that as well. During virtual

Codorus, swimming, the Gettysburg battlefield, local

learning days, the students come to the YWCA with

state parks, and playgrounds. We also took a break

their school laptops and they can log in to do virtual

from the summer heat to bowl, skate, stop for ice

lessons with their class and complete all their

cream, and visit other local businesses.

schoolwork assignments on our Wi-Fi.

During the school year, we offer before and after

We are now enrolling in our before and after school

school care for Hanover School District, South

program. During the school year, we provide children

Western School District, and Conewago Township

breakfast and an afternoon snack and lunch on days

Elementary. Before care is open from 6:00am until

they are here all day. If you would like more

the kids go to school and after care begins from the

information or to schedule a tour, you can call 717-

time they get out of school until 6:00pm. We offer all

637-2125 or email Lisa Staub at

day care on days that school is

lstaub@ywcahanover.org.

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SOCIAL RACIAL JUSTICE Deb Smith Social Racial Justice Coordinator Our popular Enlightened Conversations Series will continue this fall. Lisa Smith will once again moderate the conversations. The conversations will air on Zoom/Facebook Live starting at 7 pm. Our schedule is as follows: Monday, August 16: Mental Health of Children as They Return to the Classroom Presenter, Cori Reed from True North Tuesday, September 21: Race and Racism: A New Understanding if You Grew Up Before 1970 Presenter, Oliver Hazan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community Thursday, October 14: Homosexuality and Religion Presenters, Rev. Dr. Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, Glatfelter Professor of Biblical Studies, United Lutheran Seminary, and Mary Almy. Mary serves as the Rainbow Rose Center's treasurer and is an out and proud transwoman of faith.

Previously, she served as Treasurer for Butler PFLAG and on the boards of the Transgender Veterans Association as well as the Empire Conference, a transgender conference that was held annually in Albany, NY. Thursday, November 11: Carlisle Indian Boarding School Presenters, Katie Theimer. She has had primary responsibility for researching and posting the thousands of photographs on the Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center website. Theimer is the author of a photographic history of the school (https://www.amazon.com/Very-Correct-Idea-OurSchool/dp/1727272501), and she maintains the Carlisle Indian School Research podcast (https://carlisleindianschoolresearch.com/).

We will continue to offer a free Saturday morning of music for kindergarten through third grade children.

Sessions of "Music in the Morning" will be offered in September on the 11th and 25th, from 9 am - 11 am.

The morning includes singing, playing music games, making an instrument, playing instruments, and a

snack. The program is free, but registration is required (only 12 children per session).

Deb Smith will be presenting, “Salem Witch Trials: History and Legacy” on Wednesday, October 14, at 7 pm. The presentation will be held at YWCA Hanover.

Upstanders will kick off their beautification program on Sunday, August 29, from 2:30-4:00. We will meet at YWCA Hanover to ‘clean the streets.’ All are invited to help out! The Upstanders will present a puppet show and diversity activities for the kids on Saturday, September 18, during Snacktown Fest. We are hoping to adopt a classroom for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.

The SRJ Adult book club will read, They Called Me Uncivilized: The Memoir of an Everyday Lakota Man from Wounded Knee, by Walter Littlemoon and Jane Ridgeway. Born in 1942 in Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, Walter Littlemoon’s (Lakota) memoir describes the impact that federal Indian policies had on his life and on the history of his family. This narrative offers a rare glimpse inside the cruelty of the U.S. government boarding school policy on generations of Native American children. They Called Me Uncivilized also provides a unique view of the 1973 militant Occupation of Wounded Knee and the lasting impact that the takeover had on the community. The club will meet on September 23 and 30, from 7-8pm, at YWCA Hanover.

Upcoming Events: Art show featuring York County artist, Lexus Gore. This will take place September 22 thru October 22, 2021.

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EMERGE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE Janise Bankard Director of Development

YWCA Hanover’s Women’s Conference EMERGE is back! The 2020 conference was cancelled due to, well, you know: pandemic. But we’re back! The 2021 EMERGE Women’s Conference promises to be an educational and personal growth experience not to be missed! EMERGE – The Hanover Area Conference for Women is a one-day professional and personal development event for women that will feature engaging speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter most to women, including health & wellness, career development, leadership, work/life balance, and more. The conference will offer incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth.

To register or be one of our EMERGE sponsors, visit our website: www.ywcahanover.org/emerge

2021 EMERGE Women’s Conference Schedule 8:15 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am Welcome and Proclamation 9:15 am AM Keynote Speaker 10:00 am Break 10:10 am Strand One - Health is Wealth A Healthy Brain Strategies for the Super Ager The Truth behind Medical Esthetics “Know when to reach for your anxiety toolbox” 11:00 am Break 11:10 am Strand Two - Empowered Women Empowered Women Empower Women Money 101 Women Investing in Women She’s The Boss 12:00 pm LUNCH 12:45 pm Lunch Keynote Speaker 1:30 pm Break 1:40 pm Strand Three – YWCA Hanover Inspired Fostering an Inclusive Environment - “Creating a Welcoming Workplace” Cultural Sensitivity – A Panel Discussion Winning through Female Allyship: A discussion on Women, Race, and Gender Recognizing the Signs: A Glimpse into the World of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking 2:30 pm Break 2:40 pm Strand Four - Free Style and Free Time What’s for Dinner/Quick and easy dinner solutions The Wonderful World of Wines Tired of Adulting Protect the Pearls – Women’s Self - Defense in heels 3:30 pm Break 3:40 pm Strand Five - Women Celebrating Women Reception

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WOMEN'S POWER BREAKFAST

WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE

THE POWER OF GRACE

OCTOBER 18 - 23, 2021

GUEST SPEAKER KELLY LATTA, LOVE LIVES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 Guest Speakers inspire, encourage, and positively impact women in our community. Women’s Power Breakfast is held twice a year to promote empowerment through keynote speakers focused on inspiration, motivation, transformation, and action.

When: September 9, 2021 Event Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Event Host: YWCA Hanover Event Location: The Markets of Hanover Tickets: $15 per person $160 Table Sponsorship

YWCA Hanover has set aside one week in October as a Week Without Violence – a week to raise awareness and engage action to end the broad spectrum of violence – as part of a global movement with World YWCA to end violence against women and girls.

We invite you to join us from October 18 – 23, 2021, as we share information, elevate stories, talk with policymakers, and raise awareness with a common goal in mind: together, we can end gender-based violence.

10/18 – Social Media Campaign When we envision a world without violence, we begin to build a path to creating that world. Help

Ticket Sales : www.ywcahanover.org

us raise awareness about gender-based violence, support survivors, and envision a world without

BIER GARTEN AT SNACKFEST

violence! Take a Week Without Violence campaign selfie (or group photo) using one of our customizable signs, tag us on social and use the

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 Come and enjoy a variety of local craft beers and Pennsylvania Dutch inspired foods! Featuring Live entertainment. Black Rose Rollers will be tending the bar and BRR Junior is setting up a Lemonade stand! We'll

hashtag #WWV21, and then tag 5 friends and challenge them to do the same!

10/19 – Day of Action Capitol Hill Call-In Day: This Capitol Hill Call-In

have lots of family fun, cool air conditioning, and restrooms available!

Day, we invite you to engage your members of Congress by taking action online; calling your legislators; and engaging with these discussions

Event Date: September 18, 2021

on social media, using the hashtag #WWV21 and tweeting at your member of Congress.

Event Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Event Host: YWCA Hanover Event Location: 23 W. Chestnut St, Hanover

MUSIC IN THE MORNINGS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 YWCA Hanover Music in the Morning with Deb Smith.

Students ages 5 thru 8 are invited to play music games, make an instrument, and enjoy a snack.

Cost is FREE and space is limited to 12 students (masks or face shields required).

Event Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021 Saturday, September 25, 2021 Event Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Event Host: YWCA Hanover Event Location: 23 W. Chestnut St, Hanover

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10/20 – Reimagining the Role of Resilience Join us for a panel discussion on how we can reimagine the role of resilience and build thriving futures for survivors by centering healing – including replenishment, rest, and recovery – and addressing domestic and systemic violence, as well as the root causes of trauma.

10/21 - Wear Purple to Raise Awareness & Advocate for Victims of Violence Show support for domestic violence awareness by wearing purple. Use your clothing to start conversations with others about domestic violence. Share photos online of yourself wearing purple, and use the hashtag #PurpleThursday.

10/22 – Virtual Watch Party 10/23 – Self Care Saturday

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ENLIGHTENED CONVERSATIONS

SATURDAYS, 10/2/2021 - 11/20/2021 Youth program encourages self-respect, self-esteem, and self-worth through weekly themes focused on healthy living, positivity, growth, and adventure. Volunteer opportunities available. Students grades 2-8 participate as program participants and 9-12 register as mentors.

Event Dates: Saturdays, 10/2/2021 - 11/20/2021 Event Time: Session 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Grades: 2-12 Event Host: YWCA Hanover Event Location: YWCA Hanover Registration: www.ywcahanover.org Registration is required, no fee involved

Enlightened Conversations Series will continue this fall.

Lisa Smith will once again moderate the conversations.

The conversations will air on Zoom/Facebook Live starting at 7 PM. Our schedule is as follows: Tuesday, September 21: Race and Racism: A New Understanding if You Grew Up Before 1970 Presenter, Oliver Hazan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community Thursday, October 14: Homosexuality and Religion Presenter, Rev. Dr. Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, Glatfelter Professor of Biblical Studies, United

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Lutheran Seminary, and Mary Almy. Mary serves as

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the Rainbow Rose Center's treasurer and is an out and proud transwoman of faith. Previously, she served as Treasurer for Butler PFLAG and on the

YWCA Hanover’s Women’s Conference EMERGE is back!

The 2020 conference was cancelled due to, well, you know: pandemic. But we’re back! The 2021 Emerge Women’s Conference promises to be an educational and personal growth experience not to be missed! Emerge – The Hanover Area Conference for Women is a one-day professional and personal development event for women that will feature engaging speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter most to women, including health & wellness, career development, leadership, work/life balance, and more. The conference will offer incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth. To register or be one of our EMERGE sponsors, visit our website www.ywcahanover.org/emerge Event Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Event Time: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM WINE RECEPTION TO FOLLOW Host: YWCA Hanover Event Location: YWCA Hanover Ticket Price: $75.00 per person

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 10, 2021 The Global 16 Days Campaign, launched by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership, has been used worldwide to call for the elimination of gender-based violence. It is run annually from November 25 (International Day Against Violence Against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day).

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boards of the Transgender Veterans Association as well as the Empire Conference, a transgender conference that was held annually in Albany, NY. Thursday, November 11: Carlisle Indian Boarding School Presenter, Katie Theimer. She has had primary responsibility for researching and posting the thousands of photographs on the Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center website. Theimer is the author of a photographic history of the school (https://www.amazon.com/Very-Correct-Idea-OurSchool/dp/1727272501), and she maintains the Carlisle Indian School Research podcast (https://carlisleindianschoolresearch.com/).

WOMAN OF HANOVER NETWORK THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 YWCA Hanover is once again hosting this unique networking opportunity. Connect with women in the Hanover area! Learn more about the resources in the Hanover community and strengthen professional relationships!

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Date: November 11, 2021 Time: 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM Host: YWCA Hanover Location: Sign of the Horse Brewery 979 York St., Hanover, PA 17331 Tickets: No Charge Registration: Required

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

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QMMUNITY FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Over the past year, YWCA Hanover has partnered with True North to implement a program designed to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth, and we are continuing this program for the foreseeable future. YWCA Hanover staff and True North counselors and therapists provide a meeting space in the YWCA Hanover community room for individuals 14-21 who identify as LGBTQ+ and would like a safe place to be themselves or meet other individuals who identify with this community.

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Date: First & Third Tuesday Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Host: YWCA Hanover & True North Location: YWCA Hanover 23 West Chestnut Street, Hanover, PA

Safe Home Activities August 28th - Kid’s Day at the Adams County Farmer’s Market September 1st - Consent Fair at Gettysburg College (closed event at the College) September 8th - Family Fun Night hosted by Adams County Head Start September 10th - Senior Center Vendor Fair hosted

by Adams County Senior Centers September 19th - Thirtieth Annual Adams County Heritage Festival October 21st - National Wear Purple Day #PurpleThursday

Juneteenth on June 19, 2021

Pride Day on June 28, 2021

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2021 Annual Giving Campaign PEACE level Supporters: Donations of $10,000 and up Conewago Enterprise, Inc. iNET Technology JUSTICE level Supporters: Donations of $5,000 to $9,999 UTZ Quality Foods Edward Jones - Cindy Freemont FREEDOM level Supporters: Donations of $2,500 to $4,999 Dr. Barbara Rupp Jody Shaffer Michele & Woody Witman SEK, CPAs & Advisors Webb Insurance Yazoo Mills DIGNITY level Supporters: Donations of $1,000 to $2,499 Alec and David Sivel Cross Keys Village Daniel & Donna Weber Donald B. Smith Roofing Edie Staub Edward Jones – Clint Forry Hanson Brothers Harold Hartlaub Jennifer Carter Jessica Waltersdorff Louis & Nanci Mart Luke Austin – Edward Jones M & T Bank Mary Kay & Mike Kelly McSherrystown Home Association Members 1st Federal Credit Union Myneca Ojo Schmuck Lumber Co. Jennifer Carter In Memory of Patricia M. Warehime Partner level Supporters: Donations of $500 to $999 Dawn Gartrell Estelle King Exchange Club of Hanover Grace & F. Rusty Elsner Holly Kehler

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PSI Capital Management Staff Music & Amusements

Champion level Supporters: Donations of $250 to $499 Barbara Shorb Bobbi Little - In memory of Irma Serff Chris & Tammy Groft Chrissie Rapp Dan & Sue Frey David & Mary Lou Knight Denise Tushingham Jaclyn Hamer Ellie Rebert Freda Bortner Fuhrman Creative Heather Laudicina In Memory of Irma Serff Jackie O’Donnell Kathy Straub/Robert Henke Katie Nelson Lauren King Michelle Mowrer Pat Saunders Peg Sennett Rosemary Cintron Sharon Wingert Sherri and Scott Staub Sign of the Horse – Brad Wilson State Farm - Lyle Pitner Sue Beckner Vanessa Berger Friend level Supporters: Donations of $100 to $249 Allon Jeffrey Offord Anne Acker Ashli Stroud Bailey Coach Bonnie Gartrell-Ney Casi Brough-Murren Christine Neri Ellen Biesecker Farley Jewelers G. Nagesh Rao and Kali Wasenko Gayle Mowrer Gen Huston James Balthaser James Burt

Janise Bankard Jean Gartrell Joyce O’Donnell Judy & Ralph Jodice Kayla Kelly Kelly Lynch Lisa Gallagher Margaret Bria McSherrystown Moose/Riders – Kristy Mrs. Josephine Spears Panebaker Funeral Home Pat Shaffer Rosemarie Martin Rosensteel Insurance Ruth Shaffer Ruthann Shae Schultz’s Deli- Andy Lawrence Sharon O’Connell Sherwood Luis Stephanie Eyler Mark & Stephanie Shockites - In memory of Betty & Bob Slagle Tiffany Spraggins Payne Virginia Forsythe William & Deborah Shanbarger William Ritter Supporter level Supporters: Donations up to $99 Abbie Gosnell Amy Nicole Anonymous Donor Cindy Boyer Corrissa Wiseman Dana Wolf Donna Winters Jessica Leib Joyce & Bertram Elsner Kathy LaBarre Kristin Wilson Marilyn Klein & Nancy Lee Marisa D’Abbraccio Melissa Speal Paul and Linda Holcomb Phyllis Terrana Sam Jarvis Stephen and Jamie Sheppard Sue Restler Todd and Laura Wagner Virginia Keffer

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YWCA Hanover Contributors and Supporters Board of Directors & Executive Director The greater Hanover community is known for being helpful to their neighbors, generous to those in need, and kind-hearted in giving. YWCA Hanover is blessed and fortunate to receive many forms of help and donations by virtue of in-kind gifts, Foundation & Grant funds, EITC donors, product donations, designated monetary donations, and professional services.

The following individuals, businesses, churches, and groups have contributed to YWCA Hanover in 2021. We are so grateful to you for kindly reaching out and helping those in your community through YWCA Hanover.

Aldus Brewery Alpha Omicron Pi Allstate Foundation Altland House Amazon Smiles American Legion Angie Binick Anonymous Avalon Insurance Company Barb Wentz Barbara Rupp BB&T Bank Bernadine Filliben Bernard McNelis Black Rose Rollers Briand and Jennifer Oswald Brock Biffart Center Square Brewery

Kim Donaldson Debra Markle Doceo EEG, Inc (Empire Beauty School) Elizabeth Croney First United Methodist Church Faith and Fitness Feesers, Inc. Forever Media Gilda Janusz Gitt Foundation Give Local York United Way York County Give Local York 2018 Glen Rock Disc Golf Club Grace Hostetter Trust Grace United Methodist Church

Graphics Plus Graphcom Hanover Area Ladies Bowling Hanover FOE Hanover for Progress Hanover Street Rod Association Homewood at Plum Creek Hooverfield Associates Immaculate Heart of Mary Church iNet Technology Jackie Redding Janet Vizkelety Juanita Jones Juliet Sharrow La Cucina Larry Hamme Lawrence B. Sheppard Foundation

Life Touch Link's Music Tina Lowe M & T Bank Miscreation Brewery Montyce Rutters Myers' Meat Market Nancy Beimler New Oxford Lions Club Northwest Savings Bank Pam Newton Patricia Warehime Peoples Bank RAYAC Rice Family Foundation Rutter's SEK Susan Reifsnider

SKF Debbie Seekford Cynthia Small Something Wicked Brewery St. Bartholomew's United Church St. Mark's Lutheran Church St. Matthew's Church St. Paul's Lutheran Chruch Sweet Charities Trinity UCC Women UPMC J. William Warehime Foundation Warehouse Bistro Webb Insurance Weis Markets WH Cooke & Company York Traditions Bank York Water Company

YWCA Hanover Facility Rentals

Louis Mart, Director of Client Services & Marketing

RENTALS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOLLOWING CDC GUIDELINES. For more information contact Louis Mart, Director of Client Services & Marketing, at 717.637.2125 Many groups utilize our facility for regular weekly meetings, while some hold seasonal sports practices. Our newly renovated multipurpose room is perfect for one day workshops or conferences, and is especially popular for evening parties and celebrations.

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Board of Directors 2021 Dr. Mary Kay Kelly – President Edie Staub – Vice President Jennifer Holcomb, M.S. – Secretary Michelle Mowrer – Treasurer Vanessa Berger Casi Brough-Murren, MBA Cindy Freemont Kylee Myers Myneca Ojo Dr. Pani Rao Chrissie Rapp Alec Sivel Taylor Thomas, ESQ Jessica Waltersdorff

Past Board Presidents, Michele Witman (L) and Dr. Barbara Rupp (R), display their custom YWCA Hanover laptop bags presented to them in February, 2021, as they stepped down from their roles as YWCA Hanover Board members and past Board Presidents between 2015-2021. Their service to YWCA Hanover and our community is exceptional as both have served two, 6 year terms during their career with YWCA Hanover. Michele Witman’s volunteer service dates back to the 1980’s and Barb's over the last two decades.

We deeply appreciate your passion, dedication, leadership and service to others, Michele and Barb!

Management Team 2021 Jody Shaffer Executive Director Sherri Staub Director of Finance & Administration Michelle Shae Director of Domestic Violence Programs & Safe Home Katie Nelson Director of Childcare Louis Mart Director of Client Services & Marketing Janise Bankard Director of Development Jamie Bonser Asst Director of Safe Home Lisa Staub School Age Manager Ashli Stroud Human Resources Manager Scott Staub Facility Manager Rosemary Cintron Program & Volunteer Coordinator Deb Smith Social/Racial Justice Coordinator

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