YWCA Carlisle
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The YWCA of Carlisle is located at 301 G Street, Carlisle, PA 17013. The YWCA Carlisle, incorporated in 1919, has a long history of advocating for women and girls, and started clubs for African American girls in the 1930's. In 2005, YWCA Carlisle provided services to over 19,000 men, women and children. Even though programs and services have changed, the YWCA's heart and soul have not. The YWCA's mission statement is: "Empowering Women, Eliminating Racism." The Social Justice Committee works to eliminate racism in the community by providing opportunities for community members to participate in educational programs and activities that directly promote anti-bias attitudes and behaviors. (YWCA) |
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Projects & Initiatives
The Social Justice Committee plans and promotes activities for its annual Week Without Violence during the 3rd week of October, and the Day of Committment for the Elimination of Racism during the last week of April.
Youth Leadership Conference:
In May 2005, the Carlisle community came together to share ideas about implementing initiatives to eliminate racism. After hearing Mary, a defector from a Neo Nazi skinhead group, speak about how hate groups find alienated youth because they are easy prey, the YWCA decided to focus on youth. As part of the YWCA's Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) last fall, students from area high schools were asked to commit to reach out to at least one alienated fellow student during this school year.
Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism:
Tree of Hope:
A tree was planted in conjunction with the YWCA's Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism. The ceremony included Carlisle public school students, who read statements of hope that were written on purple ribbons.
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