Asthankfulasweare,itisalsotheseasonofgiving Wehaveseen historiccutstoSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram(SNAP)at thefederallevelandsignificantincreasestohealthcarepremiums acrossthecountry.Nowisthetimetogivebackandsupportyour neighbors.Furtherinthisissue,youwillreadmoreaboutthe Circle of Care Cupboard atYWCAPrincetonandthewraparoundresourceswe areabletoprovideourcommunity,butwecannotdothiswork alone
Collectingitemsforthe Circle of Care Cupboard ismorethanjust helpingyourneighbors,itisacommitmenttolivingthemissionof YWCAPrinceton-toeliminateracism,empowerwomen,and promotepeacejusticefreedomanddignityforall.Thesedonations strengthenthecommunity,fostercompassion,andremindusthat caringforoneanotherisasharedresponsibility Bygiving,you becomepartofanetworkofsupportthatupliftslives,reduces hardship,andcreatesafoundationforahealthier,moreresilient community.
Our staff traveled up and down the state to attend candidates’ rallies, debates, andspeakingopportunities
We brought our state representatives to our facility to learn more about the essentialworkwedo
We launched a letter writing campaign from parents and staff at The Burke Foundation Early Childhood center to our federal representatives demanding continuedchildcaresubsidies
We placed ads on the corner of Route 206 and Paul Robeson Place, as well as throughPrincetonOnlineurgingPrincetonresidentstovote
During the six months of the election season (May to November), we had 1,864 visitstoourGetouttheVotewebsites!
YWCAPrincetonisseekingnonperishable donationsforour Circle of Care Cupboard To ensurethatourfamiliesandparticipantsreceive essentialwrap-aroundresources,werelyonthe strengthofcommunitydonations We understandthatlifecanpresentunexpected difficulties,andwewanttoensurethat everyonehastheresourcesavailabletohelp themnavigatethesetimes.inadditionto nonperishablefoods,wearecurrentlyaskingfor hygieneitems,babyformula,andcleaning products Ifyouareinterestedingetting involvedandhostingyourownnonperishable driveforYWCAPrinceton,pleasecontact DarleneNawuridam,EquityandOutreach Coordinatorat(609)497-2100x385 or DNawuridam@ywcaprinceton.org.
We are excited to announce our new program, Circle of Care Cupboard (CCC).
The CCC is a community-based program designed to support individuals and families facing challenges in accessing essential items. Our Circle of Care Cupboard provides additional assistance with groceries, cleaning products, hygiene items and more.
Donations of any size help us keep the cupboard stocked and provide essential items to those who need them the most. Every contribution makes a meaningful impact in our community. Please consider donating today!
DROP-OFFLOCATION
YWCA Princeton 59 Paul Robeson Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
Contact us to coordinate a time to drop off items!
Nonperishable items
Pasta, rice, noodles, beans, flour, sugar,
cereal, peanutbutter, jelly, crackers
General hygiene items
Toothpaste, soap, shampoo/conditioner, body lotion, hair products
Children hygiene items
Same as above
Female hygiene items
Tampons, sanitary pads, etc...
Laundry products
Liquid detergent and softener, and pods
Baby products
Baby food, baby puree products, baby formula (powder and liquid), diapers (different sizes), baby wipes, Pedialyte
Tribute
Celebrate Trailblazers. Honor
Changemakers. Inspire the Future.
YWCA Princeton’s 42nd Tribute to Women shines a spotlight on the leaders, innovators, and advocates who are shaping our community. Each year, this signature event honors extraordinary women - and the male allies who stand beside them - driving progress, equity, and social justice.
