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FALL 2021 VOLUME 14
YW MATTERS
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
FALL 2021
FALL 2021 • ISSUE NO. 14
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 and become self-sufficient. An $70.00 one session of
showing up to raise awareness advocate drove to Mechanicsburg counseling for a traumatized
and funds for victims of domestic to pick up a good used laptop for adult or child
violence and human trafficking. her. Walk a Mile money made $81.25 one hour of civil legal
Each of the past two years, that possible. Sometimes a child’s help from an attorney
supporters have raised over bed or a refrigerator will make a $1,400 first month rent and
$50,000 to pay for client needs survivor’s home safe and security deposit to give a
that might not be covered in the complete. Walk a Mile money family affected by domestic
grants that fund Safe Home. allows us to purchase those violence a fresh start with
essential items. secure affordable housing.
A client who’s had her door kicked
in with such force it broke off the A partial list of items bought with This is the reason we walk; this is
hinges has no way to keep her kids Walk a Mile money might include our “why.” We are grateful to our
and herself from harm, so $61.05 a night in a hotel for a community for continuing to
replacing a front door becomes survivor and her children gather each year to raise funds
critical to the family’s safety. A fleeing domestic violence for Safe Home. When advocates,
front door can cost $200.00, and $10.00 a deadbolt lock for a confronted with needs that are
generally is not something that our victim whose defendant has not covered by grant funding, are
regular funding covers. Walk a Mile 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.
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.
13th
2021
SAVE THE DATE AUG. 12, 2022
YW MATTERS 3
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,
YW MATTERS 4
Girls Loving Life 2021
Nanci Mart,
Lead Teacher, Girls Loving Life
YWCA Hanover’s free program for other out, and formed a can join us at anytime and can
girls in second through twelfth community that made it possible continue with our program through
grade teaches participants the for us to share our message of eighth grade, after which they
skills and confidence to do personal strength and unity. Each transition to mentors for our
whatever they want - lead, Saturday morning, we discussed younger participants. High school
explore, create, nurture – with our topics, tried new things, and students can join as mentors
kindness and passion. laughed – a lot! A special shout without having gone through the
out goes to the parents who had program and we’re always eager
During the pandemic, GLL took their girls ready to go each week: to welcome new participants.
one of its tenets to heart and we couldn’t have done it without
adapted to the COVID-mandated your support! Our fall session begins on
shutdown with a virtual offering in Saturday, October 2, and runs for
the fall and winter sessions. While these sessions were a eight weeks from 9:00 – 10:30 am.
Together with our high school fantastic opportunity for our GLL Girls Loving Life is open to girls
mentors, we took a risk and girls to build resilience and in grades 2-12. Registration is
developed a program that 25 girls practice troubleshooting skills, currently open on
could do in their homes while we’re definitely looking forward to ywcahanover.org at Programs and
maintaining the connectivity and meeting at YWCA Hanover for our Events, or you can call 717-637-
relationships our program upcoming fall session. Our five 2125.
depends on and nourishes. tenets – love your soul, love your
Obviously, this was not an ideal body, love others, love learning
way to run our program, but in the and growing, and love life – are
truest spirit of GLL, our girls the core of everything we do, but
showed patience, helped each we don’t repeat our lessons. Girls
YW MATTERS 5
FALL 2021 • ISSUE NO. 14 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 3- 5, 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 and are First Aid and CPR Learning Center! Spaces are safe and fun learning certified. limited. For more information, environment while promoting you can e-mail Katie Nelson at growth in all developmental Additionally, all staff in the ELC knelson@ywcahanover.org or areas for our youngest learners. participate in annual call the YWCA Hanover at 717- Age-appropriate lesson plans professional development 637-2125. are developed around the PA trainings. Early Learning Standards. We look forward to seeing you Lessons include gross motor Call now to set up an and your kiddos soon! skills, hands-on activities, water appointment to take a tour and play, sand play, art, music, 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 YW MATTERS 6
FALL 2021 • ISSUE NO. 14
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.
NOW ENROLLING
GRADES K-6
717.637.2125
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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
snack. The program is free, but registration is
Tuesday, September 21: Race and Racism: A
required (only 12 children per session).
New Understanding if You Grew Up Before 1970
Presenter, Oliver Hazan, Vice President of Sales
Deb Smith will be presenting, “Salem Witch Trials:
and Marketing, Cross Keys Village – The Brethren
History and Legacy” on Wednesday, October 14, at 7
Home Community
pm. The presentation will be held at YWCA Hanover.
Thursday, October 14: Homosexuality and
Religion Presenters, Rev. Dr. Mark G. Vitalis
Upstanders will kick off their beautification program
Hoffman, Glatfelter Professor of Biblical Studies,
on Sunday, August 29, from 2:30-4:00. We will meet
United Lutheran Seminary, and Mary Almy. Mary
at YWCA Hanover to ‘clean the streets.’ All are
serves as the Rainbow Rose Center's treasurer
invited to help out! The Upstanders will present a
and is an out and proud transwoman of faith.
puppet show and diversity activities for the kids on
Previously, she served as Treasurer for Butler
Saturday, September 18, during Snacktown Fest. We
PFLAG and on the boards of the Transgender
are hoping to adopt a classroom for the upcoming
Veterans Association as well as the Empire
2021-2022 school year.
Conference, a transgender conference that was
held annually in Albany, NY.
The SRJ Adult book club will read, They Called Me
Thursday, November 11: Carlisle Indian
Uncivilized: The Memoir of an Everyday Lakota Man
Boarding School Presenters, Katie Theimer. She
from Wounded Knee, by Walter Littlemoon and Jane
has had primary responsibility for researching and
Ridgeway. Born in 1942 in Wounded Knee on the
posting the thousands of photographs on the
Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, Walter
Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center
Littlemoon’s (Lakota) memoir describes the impact
website. Theimer is the author of a photographic
that federal Indian policies had on his life and on the
history of the school
history of his family. This narrative offers a rare
(https://www.amazon.com/Very-Correct-Idea-Our-
glimpse inside the cruelty of the U.S. government
School/dp/1727272501), and she maintains the
boarding school policy on generations of Native
Carlisle Indian School Research podcast
American children. They Called Me Uncivilized also
(https://carlisleindianschoolresearch.com/).
provides a unique view of the 1973 militant
Occupation of Wounded Knee and the lasting impact
We will continue to offer a free Saturday morning of
that the takeover had on the community. The club
music for kindergarten through third grade children.
will meet on September 23 and 30, from 7-8pm, at
Sessions of "Music in the Morning" will be offered in
YWCA Hanover.
September on the 11th and 25th, from 9 am - 11 am.
The morning includes singing, playing music games,
Upcoming Events: Art show featuring York County
making an instrument, playing instruments, and a
artist, Lexus Gore. This will take place September 22
thru October 22, 2021.
YW MATTERS 8
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
2021 EMERGE SPONSORS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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 YWCA Hanover has set aside one week in October as a
Week Without Violence – a week to raise awareness and
Guest Speakers inspire, encourage, and positively engage action to end the broad spectrum of violence –
impact women in our community. Women’s Power as part of a global movement with World YWCA to end
Breakfast is held twice a year to promote empowerment violence against women and girls.
through keynote speakers focused on inspiration,
motivation, transformation, and action. We invite you to join us from October 18 – 23, 2021, as
we share information, elevate stories, talk with
When: September 9, 2021 policymakers, and raise awareness with a common goal
Event Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM in mind: together, we can end gender-based violence.
Event Host: YWCA Hanover
Event Location: The Markets of Hanover 10/18 – Social Media Campaign
Tickets: $15 per person When we envision a world without violence, we
$160 Table Sponsorship 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
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 campaign selfie (or group photo) using one of our
customizable signs, tag us on social and use the
Come and enjoy a variety of local craft beers and hashtag #WWV21, and then tag 5 friends and
Pennsylvania Dutch inspired foods! Featuring Live challenge them to do the same!
entertainment. Black Rose Rollers will be tending the bar 10/19 – Day of Action
and BRR Junior is setting up a Lemonade stand! We'll Capitol Hill Call-In Day: This Capitol Hill Call-In
have lots of family fun, cool air conditioning, and Day, we invite you to engage your members of
restrooms available! 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
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM tweeting at your member of Congress.
Event Host: YWCA Hanover 10/20 – Reimagining the Role of Resilience
Event Location: 23 W. Chestnut St, Hanover Join us for a panel discussion on how we can
reimagine the role of resilience and build thriving
MUSIC IN THE MORNINGS futures for survivors by centering healing –
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 including replenishment, rest, and recovery – and
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 addressing domestic and systemic violence, as
well as the root causes of trauma.
YWCA Hanover Music in the Morning with Deb Smith. 10/21 - Wear Purple to Raise Awareness & Advocate for
Students ages 5 thru 8 are invited to play music games, Victims of Violence
make an instrument, and enjoy a snack. Show support for domestic violence awareness by
Cost is FREE and space is limited to 12 students (masks wearing purple. Use your clothing to start
or face shields required). conversations with others about domestic
violence. Share photos online of yourself wearing
Event Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021 purple, and use the hashtag #PurpleThursday.
Saturday, September 25, 2021 10/22 – Virtual Watch Party
Event Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10/23 – Self Care Saturday
Event Host: YWCA Hanover
Event Location: 23 W. Chestnut St, Hanover
YW MATTERS 10Y W C A H AF N OVER FALL 2021
ALL 2021 • ISSUE NO. 14
UPCOMING EVENTS
GIRLS LOVING LIFE ENLIGHTENED CONVERSATIONS
SATURDAYS, 10/2/2021 - 11/20/2021
Enlightened Conversations Series will continue this fall.
Youth program encourages self-respect, self-esteem, and Lisa Smith will once again moderate the conversations.
self-worth through weekly themes focused on healthy The conversations will air on Zoom/Facebook Live
living, positivity, growth, and adventure. Volunteer starting at 7 PM. Our schedule is as follows:
opportunities available. Students grades 2-8 participate as
program participants and 9-12 register as mentors. Tuesday, September 21: Race and Racism: A New
Understanding if You Grew Up Before 1970
Event Dates: Saturdays, 10/2/2021 - 11/20/2021
Event Time: Session 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Presenter, Oliver Hazan, Vice President of Sales and
Grades: 2-12 Marketing, Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home
Event Host: YWCA Hanover Community
Event Location: YWCA Hanover Thursday, October 14: Homosexuality and Religion
Registration: www.ywcahanover.org
Presenter, Rev. Dr. Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman,
Registration is required, no fee involved
Glatfelter Professor of Biblical Studies, United
EMERGE Lutheran Seminary, and Mary Almy. Mary serves as
Women's Conference the Rainbow Rose Center's treasurer and is an out
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021 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! boards of the Transgender Veterans Association as
The 2020 conference was cancelled due to, well, you well as the Empire Conference, a transgender
know: pandemic. But we’re back! The 2021 Emerge conference that was held annually in Albany, NY.
Women’s Conference promises to be an educational and Thursday, November 11: Carlisle Indian Boarding
personal growth experience not to be missed! Emerge – School Presenter, Katie Theimer. She has had
The Hanover Area Conference for Women is a one-day primary responsibility for researching and posting the
professional and personal development event for women thousands of photographs on the Carlisle Indian
that will feature engaging speakers sharing inspirational School Digital Resource Center website. Theimer is
stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter the author of a photographic history of the school
most to women, including health & wellness, career (https://www.amazon.com/Very-Correct-Idea-Our-
development, leadership, work/life balance, and more. The School/dp/1727272501), and she maintains the
conference will offer incredible opportunities for business Carlisle Indian School Research podcast
networking, professional development, and personal (https://carlisleindianschoolresearch.com/).
growth. To register or be one of our EMERGE sponsors,
visit our website www.ywcahanover.org/emerge WOMAN OF HANOVER NETWORK
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Event Date: Friday, October 15, 2021
Event Time: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM YWCA Hanover is once again hosting this unique
WINE RECEPTION TO FOLLOW networking opportunity. Connect with women in the
Host: YWCA Hanover Hanover area! Learn more about the resources in the
Event Location: YWCA Hanover Hanover community and strengthen professional
Ticket Price: $75.00 per person
relationships!
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF Event Date: November 11, 2021
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Event Time: 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 10, 2021 Event Host: YWCA Hanover
Event Location: Sign of the Horse Brewery
979 York St., Hanover, PA 17331
The Global 16 Days Campaign, launched by the Center for Tickets: No Charge
Women’s Global Leadership, has been used worldwide to Registration: Required
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 Like us on Facebook and visit ywcahanover.org
Human Rights Day). - where you can sign-up for the YWCA Hanover
events and announcement emails.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
QMMUNITY
Safe Home Activities
FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
August 28th - Kid’s Day at the Adams County
Over the past year, YWCA Hanover has partnered with True
Farmer’s Market
North to implement a program designed to provide a safe space
September 1st - Consent Fair at Gettysburg College
for LGBTQ+ youth, and we are continuing this program for the
(closed event at the College)
foreseeable future. YWCA Hanover staff and True North
September 8th - Family Fun Night hosted by Adams
counselors and therapists provide a meeting space in the YWCA
County Head Start
Hanover community room for individuals 14-21 who identify as
September 10th - Senior Center Vendor Fair hosted
LGBTQ+ and would like a safe place to be themselves or meet
by Adams County Senior Centers
other individuals who identify with this community.
September 19th - Thirtieth Annual Adams County
Event Date: First & Third Tuesday Heritage Festival
Event Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM October 21st - National Wear Purple Day
Event Host: YWCA Hanover & True North #PurpleThursday
Event Location: YWCA Hanover
23 West Chestnut Street, Hanover, PA
Juneteenth on June 19, 2021
Pride Day on June 28, 2021
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2021 Annual Giving Campaign
PEACE level Supporters: Donations of PSI Capital Management Janise Bankard
$10,000 and up Staff Music & Amusements Jean Gartrell
Conewago Enterprise, Inc. Joyce O’Donnell
iNET Technology Champion level Supporters: Judy & Ralph Jodice
Donations of $250 to $499 Kayla Kelly
JUSTICE level Supporters: Donations Barbara Shorb Kelly Lynch
of $5,000 to $9,999 Bobbi Little - In memory of Irma Serff Lisa Gallagher
UTZ Quality Foods Chris & Tammy Groft Margaret Bria
Edward Jones - Cindy Freemont Chrissie Rapp McSherrystown Moose/Riders – Kristy
Dan & Sue Frey Mrs. Josephine Spears
FREEDOM level Supporters: David & Mary Lou Knight Panebaker Funeral Home
Donations of $2,500 to $4,999 Denise Tushingham Pat Shaffer
Dr. Barbara Rupp Jaclyn Hamer Rosemarie Martin
Jody Shaffer Ellie Rebert Rosensteel Insurance
Michele & Woody Witman Freda Bortner Ruth Shaffer
SEK, CPAs & Advisors Fuhrman Creative Ruthann Shae
Webb Insurance Heather Laudicina Schultz’s Deli- Andy Lawrence
Yazoo Mills In Memory of Irma Serff Sharon O’Connell
Jackie O’Donnell Sherwood Luis
DIGNITY level Supporters: Donations Kathy Straub/Robert Henke Stephanie Eyler
of $1,000 to $2,499 Katie Nelson Mark & Stephanie Shockites - In
Alec and David Sivel Lauren King memory of Betty & Bob Slagle
Cross Keys Village Michelle Mowrer Tiffany Spraggins Payne
Daniel & Donna Weber Pat Saunders Virginia Forsythe
Donald B. Smith Roofing Peg Sennett William & Deborah Shanbarger
Edie Staub Rosemary Cintron William Ritter
Edward Jones – Clint Forry Sharon Wingert
Hanson Brothers Sherri and Scott Staub Supporter level Supporters:
Harold Hartlaub Sign of the Horse – Brad Wilson Donations up to $99
Jennifer Carter State Farm - Lyle Pitner Abbie Gosnell
Jessica Waltersdorff Sue Beckner Amy Nicole
Louis & Nanci Mart Vanessa Berger Anonymous Donor
Luke Austin – Edward Jones Cindy Boyer
M & T Bank Friend level Supporters: Donations Corrissa Wiseman
Mary Kay & Mike Kelly of $100 to $249 Dana Wolf
McSherrystown Home Association Allon Jeffrey Offord Donna Winters
Members 1st Federal Credit Union Anne Acker Jessica Leib
Myneca Ojo Ashli Stroud Joyce & Bertram Elsner
Schmuck Lumber Co. Bailey Coach Kathy LaBarre
Jennifer Carter In Memory of Patricia M. Bonnie Gartrell-Ney Kristin Wilson
Warehime Casi Brough-Murren Marilyn Klein & Nancy Lee
Christine Neri Marisa D’Abbraccio
Partner level Supporters: Donations Ellen Biesecker Melissa Speal
of $500 to $999 Farley Jewelers Paul and Linda Holcomb
Dawn Gartrell G. Nagesh Rao and Kali Wasenko Phyllis Terrana
Estelle King Gayle Mowrer Sam Jarvis
Exchange Club of Hanover Gen Huston Stephen and Jamie Sheppard
Grace & F. Rusty Elsner James Balthaser Sue Restler
Holly Kehler James Burt 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 Kim Donaldson Graphics Plus Life Touch SKF
Alpha Omicron Pi Debra Markle Graphcom Link's Music Debbie Seekford
Allstate Foundation Doceo Hanover Area Ladies Bowling Tina Lowe Cynthia Small
Altland House EEG, Inc (Empire Beauty School) Hanover FOE M & T Bank Something Wicked Brewery
Amazon Smiles Elizabeth Croney Hanover for Progress Miscreation Brewery St. Bartholomew's United Church
American Legion First United Methodist Church Hanover Street Rod Association Montyce Rutters St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Angie Binick Faith and Fitness Homewood at Plum Creek Myers' Meat Market St. Matthew's Church
Anonymous Feesers, Inc. Hooverfield Associates Nancy Beimler St. Paul's Lutheran Chruch
Avalon Insurance Company Forever Media Immaculate Heart of Mary Church New Oxford Lions Club Sweet Charities
Barb Wentz Gilda Janusz iNet Technology Northwest Savings Bank Trinity UCC Women
Barbara Rupp Gitt Foundation Jackie Redding Pam Newton UPMC
BB&T Bank Give Local York - Janet Vizkelety Patricia Warehime J. William Warehime Foundation
Bernadine Filliben United Way York County Juanita Jones Peoples Bank Warehouse Bistro
Bernard McNelis Give Local York 2018 Juliet Sharrow RAYAC Webb Insurance
Black Rose Rollers Glen Rock Disc Golf Club La Cucina Rice Family Foundation Weis Markets
Briand and Jennifer Oswald Grace Hostetter Trust Larry Hamme Rutter's WH Cooke & Company
Brock Biffart Grace United Methodist Church Lawrence B. Sheppard Foundation SEK York Traditions Bank
Center Square Brewery Susan Reifsnider 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 multi-
purpose room is perfect for one day workshops
or conferences, and is especially popular for
evening parties and celebrations.
YW MATTERS 14Board 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
YW MATTERS 15YWCA Hanover
23 West Chestnut Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717.637.2125
Fax: 717.637.3516
www.ywcahanover.org
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