MAY NEWSLETTER
AsRacialJusticeMonthcomestoaclose,Iwanttotakeamomenttoreflectonthe incredibleworkandcollectivecommitmentwehavewitnessedthroughoutApril.AtYWCA PrincetonourSteps4Equityprogramminghasbeenapowerfulreflectionofwhat’spossible whenacommunitycomestogether-speakingout,showingup,andstandingfirminthe
beliefthatjusticecannotwait.
FromthedailyRacialJusticeChallengetoourStandAgainstRacismculminatingeventand theinspiringvoicesofthestudentsinour“JusticeJustIs”highschoolcompetition,this monthhaslifteduptheconversationsweneedtohave-notjustinApril,buteveryday.Our youngpeople,inparticular,remindusthatthefutureofthiscountryisnotconfinedtothe hallsofpower,butlivesinthecourage,passion,andclarityofthosewillingtodemand somethingbetter.Thismonthhastrulybeenatestamenttowhatispossiblewhenwecome togethertochallengeinjusticeandpushtheconversationforward. EvenasIwritetoyoufromScottsdale,Arizona,whereIhavebeenattendingtheYWCAUSA NationalLeadershipConferencealongsidemyfellowYWCAleadersfromacrossthecountry, theenergyofourlocalworkhasremainedfrontandcenterinmyheart.Together,asa nationalmovementandasalocalforceforchange,wearegrapplingwithhowtoleadboldly andeffectivelyinthistimeofuncertaintyanddivision.Ourmissiontoeliminateracismand empowerwomen,andpromotepeace,justice,freedom,anddignityforall–hasneverbeen moreurgent.
Thankyouforstandingwithusandwalkingthispathtogether.Thankyouforbelievingina morejustandequitableworldandfortakingactiontomakeitreal.Theconversationswe havestartedthismonthmustcontinue.Iinviteyou conversations,joinouradvocacyefforts,andstandwith allofusandtogether,wewillrise Withgratitudeandresol
RoseWong CEO,YWCAPrinceton
REDEFININGINTIMACY WEBINAR
OurBreastCancerResourceCenterrecently hostedits2025RedefiningIntimacywebinar—a powerfulandengagingeventfocusedonintimacy afterabreastcancerdiagnosis.
FeaturedguestDr.MariaSophocles,aPrincetongynecologistof29years, sharedinsightsfromherTEDTalk“WhatHappenstoSexinMidlife”andher upcomingbookTheBedroomGap.
TheeventwashostedbyRutgersinternMorganSchuckand moderatedbybreastcancersurvivorDeltraJames,co-hostofthe LearningToLoveYourselfAfterABreastCancerDiagnosispodcast.
TheBCRCisgratefultosupportthisvitalconversationandiscurrently seekingvolunteers.Togetinvolved,emailBCRCDirectorMelissaWhiteMcMahonatmwhite@ywcaprinceton.org.
Adiscountcodeof 20%isavailablefor thefirst50people whosignup!
UsecodeYWCA20 atcheckout.
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SUMMER VISITOR PROGRAM
YWCA PRINCETON IS EXCITED TO WELCOME GUESTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR OUR SUMMER VISITOR PROGRAM, BEGINNING JUNE 22!
RunningMondaythroughFridayfrom10AM–12PMforeight consecutiveweeks,theprogramoffersflexibleattendance —joinusforjustoneweekoralleight!Eachweekexploresa differentthemefocusedonAmericancultureand conversationpractice,givingparticipantsthechanceto improvetheirEnglishbothinandoutoftheclassroom.
Spreadthewordtovisitingfamilyandfriends thisisa summerprogramtheywon’twanttomiss!
HappeningonSaturdayMay17 (raindateMay18 from8AM to1PMattheYMCA~YWCAfield)thisyardsaleismorethana justashoppingevent;itisacelebrationofsustainability, communityspirit,andeconomicaccessibility. th th
WANT TO SELL AT THE EVENT?
We'relookingforvendorstosellaffordable goodsatourupcomingeventfocusedon sustainabilityandcommunitysupport.Help localfamiliesbyofferingitemsatreduced prices—especiallykids'clothing,toys,and householdgoodsasweapproachback-toschoolseason! YWCA PRINCETON, IN
ContactChiefAdvancementOfficer,Karen Faiman,atkfaiman@ywcaprinceton.orgor609297-2100(ext.316)withanyquestions!
Congratulations Sheena!
Congratulations to the Sheena Ash, the winner of YWCA Princeton’s Until Justice Just Is competition! Her spoken word poem “To Be Real” was amazing and brought our staff to tears. Sheena’s dedication to advancing racial justice and equity is truly inspiring. Thank you for being a catalyst for change in our community and thank you to all the teens that participated! CLICK HERE to see all of the competition submissions
DR. SEUSS DAY WITH HAPPY SMILES
OnTuesdayApril22theHappySmilesFoundation surprisedourstudentswithanexcitingvisitfilled withstories,dancing,andbooks!
WearesothankfultotheHappySmiles Foundationforeverythingthathavedone andcontinuetodofortheYWCAPrinceton.
SupportourpreschoolSpring bookfair!Checkoutour classroomwishlist.Author signedcopiesandnew bestsellers!BooksforALL childreninourprograms!
RegistrationforanewyearofourNewcomers&Friendsat YWCAPrincetonisstillunderway!Forover65years,the Newcomershavewelcomedwomentoourcommunityfrom aroundtheworld,nation,andstate.
WehavemanyInterestGroupsforyoutoparticipatein. Whetheryoulikehiking,biking,cardplayingordiningout wehaveitforyouwithour35differentInterestGroups. Youdon’thavetoliveinPrincetontobeapartofNewcomers& Friends.MemberscomefromalloverincludingMercer, Somerset,Middlesex,andBucksCounties.Whetheryouarea seasonedresidentornewtoourareaNewcomers&Friends welcomeyoutobloomwhereyouareplanted!
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