Volume 3, Issue 2

May 2018

YWCA HANOVER Spring 2018

The YWCA Hanover is filled with energy and

excitement! It has been a year of blessings as well

as opportunities for growth in service, partnerships,

and community impact. The Board of Directors, staff

members, and supporters are forging on with bigger

and bolder plans. Below are updates and photos of

a few major accomplishments this year and a few

new items to note.

Safety/Security & Cleanliness

We continue completing tasks scheduled from the J.

William

Warehime

Foundation

funding project

list of 2017-

2018. Many of

the projects

were safety/

security

enhancements:

• A new

security

system was

installed on the interior and exterior of the SALA

(School Age Learning Academy) building.

• The smoke alarm system throughout all

buildings was replaced and updated after nearly

40 years of use.

• A complete renovation of the Pre-K childcare

room was accomplished, providing a much more

spacious area for children to play and learn. This

will improve visibility and supervision, too.

• Four new 10 passenger vans were purchased

from Gene Latta Ford to transport school age

childcare students. They replaced four vehicles

with technologically safer vans.

• A commercial dishwasher was installed in the

kitchen for cleaning all dinnerware used by

children ages 1 to 12, as well as sterilizing toys

for the youngsters.

This summer we will be replacing the original boiler

heating unit which

heats the main

facility. The

savings and

efficiency of

heating the

building will be

much improved.

Another boiler

system in the

corner building

will be replaced,

as well. Stay tuned

for more updates and

photos!

Beer Garden/PA Dutch Food Fest During Dutch

Days

We are so pleased to be joining the festivities of the

annual Hanover Dutch Days festival presented by

The Hanover Chamber of Commerce on Saturday,

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YWCA Hanover Board of Directors (L to R: Cindy Fremont, Chrissie Rapp, Michele Witman, Edie Staub, Katie Harper, Mary Kay Kelly, Michelle Mowrer, Melissa Speal, Kelly McKee, and Barb Rupp) are

pictured standing by a new van with Steve Latta and Bob Reder of Gene Latta Ford, Inc. Four new Ford Transit vans were purchased to transport school age students enrolled in the YWCA School Age

Learning Academy before and after school childcare program. The funding for the vans was provided via a generous grant from the J. William Warehime Foundation.

From the Desk of Jody Shaffer

Executive Director YWCA Hanover

YWCA Hanover Spring 2018

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July 28, from 8am to 4pm in Downtown Hanover.

YWCA Hanover will be offering an outdoor German

style beer garden in our tent covered parking lot.

Beer from local craft breweries will be available for

purchase as well as a menu of Pennsylvania Dutch

and German food items. Music and entertainment

will provide a fun venue for the whole family to

enjoy.

Patrons can enjoy an air-conditioned atmosphere

in our indoor multipurpose room where the hot and

cold menu items can be purchased. There will be

soft drinks, as well as beer. All ages are welcome,

but ID must be presented to purchase beer. Spend

a few dollars on tickets to participate in the 50/50

cash drawing and the craft beer theme raffle items

being offered.

Come rest your weary feet and cool off at the

YWCA Hanover’s Bier Garden/PA Dutch Food

Fest (open 11AM to 4PM) while strolling the streets

at Dutch Days in Hanover, PA!

2018 Annual Giving Campaign

The kickoff for the 2018 Annual Giving Campaign

took place April 24 with the Board of Directors and

Staff gifts providing 15% in donations of our total

goal of $75,000! We are currently meeting with

local businesses, clubs, groups and individuals to

share with them the growth and progress YWCA

Hanover has experienced this past year as well as

updating them on our exciting future plans. Every

donation makes a significant impact in helping

others who need the critical services of Safe Home

and crucial early learning support families receive

from our childcare programs.

Please consider a gift to the YWCA Hanover. You

are investing in our community through your

donation. Visit www.ywcahanover.org to give

online or download the campaign brochure to

complete and mail. We appreciate your generous

support!

Fall Program Lineup

For many years, the signature programs offered by

the YWCA Hanover have been quality childcare

programs for families and children ages 1 to 12 as

well as comprehensive domestic violence services

offered by Safe Home 24/7. YWCA Hanover has

become a most trusted agency for providing these

critical, life saving services. Yet we know we can

offer more mission related programs that will

engage a variety of interests.

This fall, we will be presenting new life enrichment

programs. The programs will be open to anyone,

women and men, girls and boys. Registration will

be required, and a fee will apply, in most cases..

If you haven’t already “friended” YWCA Hanover

on Facebook, please do that so you can follow our

events and the new programs. Also, check us out

on Instagram, You Tube, and Twitter.

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Continued From the Desk of Jody Shaffer ...

The recently renovated Pre-kindergarten Room

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YWCA Hanover SAFE HOME’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”

Michelle Shae, Director of Safe Home

YWCA Hanover SAFE HOME’s 6th Annual “Walk a

Mile in Her Shoes” event is happening on Friday,

August 10, 2018, at Winebrenner’s located at 50 N.

Forney Avenue. COME JOIN THE FUN!!!

Registration begins at 5:00 PM and the walk will

start promptly at 6:00 PM. The evening rounds out

with a terrific afterparty, including music, food, and

beverages for all participants!

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” is a great opportunity for

everyone in our community to support those

impacted by domestic violence, by literally walking a

“mile in her shoes.” Men may supply their own

shoes or choose from one of the dozens of pairs of

heels and boots provided. Women are encouraged to

register as “Sister Walkers.” Led by a drumline, all

walkers will make their way along the one-mile

journey to Hanover Square from Winebrenner’s

amid cheering crowds and honking horns.

Started in 2012, the YWCA Hanover SAFE HOME

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” is part of a national

movement centered around domestic violence

awareness and fundraising. YWCA Hanover SAFE

HOME serves men, women, and children, and

provides free comprehensive domestic violence

services including a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy,

safety planning, court accompaniment, counseling

for adults and children, and much more. “Walk a

Mile in Her Shoes” serves as the major fundraising

event for YWCA

Hanover SAFE

HOME.

Last year SAFE

HOME served

over 1,351 clients,

responded to 107

Lethality

Assessments calls,

took more than

593 Emergency

Hotline calls, provided over 58 presentations to

schools and community groups, and provided

emergency shelter when the local domestic violence

shelters were full for 17 people for a total of 28 days.

Participation and sponsorships for our “Walk a Mile

In Her Shoes” are critical to meeting the needs of

victims and their families.

Domestic violence affects at least 1 in 4 women in the

United States, and as a community, we continue to

walk together each year to make a statement against

domestic violence. Awareness and support are

crucial to those who need our services: fostering

healthy families strengthens our community, and

makes our residents safer, stronger, and more

productive.

Individuals and teams are welcome!

To register on-line go to:

WWW.FIRSTGIVING.COM/YWCAHANOVER. We

also have sponsorship opportunities ranging from

$250.00 – $5,000.00. If you would like any

additional information, please contact Michelle Shae

@ 717-637-2125 or mshae@ywcahanover.org.

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YWCA Hanover Annual Giving Campaign 2017

Thank you to our generous donors!

The YWCA Hanover would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all of our donors. Every contribution adds up to something very

powerful. Every day we see the positive impact our programs and services make, and we simply could not do it without your

support. Thank you so much for supporting YWCA Hanover!

BENEFACTOR (Donations of $5,000 and up)

Aqua Phoenix Scientific

Inet Technology Group

Snyder's Lance

Anonymous #1

Anonymous #2

Diamond (Donations of $2500—$4999)

Allstate Insurance: Kelly McKee

Republican Club of Hanover Pennsylvania

Smith Elliott Kearns & Company

Anonymous

Platinum (Donations of $1000—$2499)

C.A. Weber Insurance Agency

Cindy Fremont, of Edward Jones

Gene Latta Ford

Hanover Hospital

Hanover Kiwanis Foundation

Hanover Toyota

Delores & Harold Hartlaub

Forrest Jacobs

Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc.

Members 1st Credit Union

OSS Health

M. Ann & Dr. James Rinker

Scott Roland

Dr. Barbara Rupp

Schmuck Lumber Co.

Jody Shaffer

Edie Staub

Webb Insurance

C. Daniel & Donna Weber

Michele & Thomas Witman

Gold (Donation of $500—$999)

Tammy & Chris Groft

Home Association of McSherrystown

Hanover Garden Club

The Markets at Hanover

Margaret Sennett

Brent Toomey

Silver (Donation of $250—$499)

Joan Adams

Jo Ann Bauer

Susan Beckner, State Farm Insurance Companies

Freda Bortner

Buckley Chiropractic Center

Ryan California, State Farm Insurance Companies

Andrea & Ray Christner

Grace & Frank Elsner

Mary Kay Kelly

Gary Laird

Kelly Lynch

Randy’s Electric

Ellie Rebert

Patricia Saunders

Michelle Schaffer

Barb Shorb

Megan & Michael Sunday

State Farm Corporate

State Farm Companies Foundation

YWCA Hanover Spring 2018

YWCA Hanover Annual Giving Campaign 2017 Donors (continued)

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Bronze (Donations of $ 100—-$249)

Anne & Steve Acker

Rebecca Albrecht

Ellen Biesecker

Bortek Industries, INC.

Brenner Accounting

Tammy & Todd Crouse

Joyce & Bert Elsner

Farley’s Jewelers

Karolyn Jacobs

Karen Kuntz

Chrissie Rapp

Bill Ritter

Sal’s Pizza

Siegle Law

Audrie Sasse

Pat Shaffer

Ruth Shaffer

Melissa Speal

Sherri Staub

Friends of YWCA Hanover (Donations of $99 or less)

Phyllis Bushnek

Penn Mar Castings

Miriam Clapper

Devon Ellis State Farm Agency, LLC.

Robert Funari

Virginia & R. Wesley Keffer

Kara Lynch

Wade Markle

Cheryl Paulin

Ruthann Shae

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Stimer

Phyllis Terrana

In Memory of Ruth Kurtinitis Martin

In Memory of Ruth Krakosky

In Memory of George Kurtintis

In Memory of John Lucas

ACNB Allstate Foundation Amazon Smile American Legion Anne Acker Safe Home donation In Honor of Charlie Brown Avalon Insurance Company BB&T Barb Wentz Barbara Rupp Bernadine Filliben Bernard McNelis Safe Home BNY Mellon Carol Rebert Trust Bobbi Pin Inc Capital Blue Conewago Valley AARP EEG, Inc (Empire Beauty School) Faith and Fitness Feesers, Inc. Grace United Methodist Jared Reck First United Methodist Church Furs By Susan

George Kurtinitis Gitt Foundation Glen Rock Disc Golf Club Grace Hostetter Trust Graphics Plus Hanover Area Ladies Bowling Hanover FOE Hanover for Progress Hanover Street Rod Association Homewood and Plum Creek Janet Vizkelety - In Honor of Lois Johnson John Walker Juliet Sharrow Just Give donation Larry Hamm Lawrence B. Sheppard Foundation Life Touch M & T Bank EIO Mike Flickinger (Comcast) Montyce Rutters Nancy Beimler Network for Good

Northwest Savings Bank Patricia Warehime People's Bank Purple Purse RAYAC Rice Family Foundation Ruth Shaffer Rutters Farm Store S. Forry & Barbara Eisenhart Schindler Elevator IMO Agnes Sundra SKF Spiritrust Lutheran St. Bartholomews United Church ELCA St. Mark Evangelical Church St. Mark's Church Trinity UCC Women UPMC J. William Warehime Foundation Weis Markets WH Cooke & Company York Traditions Bank York Water Company PKSO

2017 YWCA Hanover Contributors and Supporters

YWCA Hanover Spring 2018

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We would like to take this

opportunity to introduce Stacey

Caruso, our new Director of Child

Care at the YWCA Hanover. Mrs.

Caruso has a Bachelor’s degree in

Elementary Education from St.

John’s University. She has over thirty years of

experience in early childhood, ten of which she was a

Director. She is a dedicated, compassionate,

individual who loves children.

YWCA Hanover Welcomes…

The YWCA welcomes Louis Mart

as our new Client Services

Manager. Louis brings 30+ years

of customer service experience to

us, having spent the last 12 years

working in nonprofit customer

service and more than 18 years

volunteering in nonprofits. Louis will oversee the

front desk, rentals, and social media, along with

assisting in the development of new mission-focused

programs.

Louis believes strongly in the YWCA’s mission and is

inspired to make a difference in ways big and small.

As he stated, “I believe each of us has an obligation to

protect the future. To do that, we need to empower

our children to believe in themselves and educate our

neighbors with the skills to build a strong, multi-

faceted community.”

“A teacher takes a hand, opens a

mind, and touches a heart.”

Welcome to YWCA Hanover’s

Toddler one class, Taylor

Pauley. Taylor joined the

childcare staff in February of

2018 as a teaching assistant. She studied Early

Childhood Education at York County School of

Technology and graduated in 2016, with four

adventurous years of experience in childcare! She is

currently in the process of completing her CDA and is

extremely excited to grow her teaching abilities. In

Taylor’s free time, she enjoys reading, writing,

painting, hiking, and swimming.

YWCA Hanover is pleased to

welcome Kate O’Brien as Safe

Home’s newest client advocate.

Kate brings over 20 years

experience as an educator in

urban school districts in

Philadelphia and York.

In her spare time Kate, enjoys nature, spending time

with her family and dog, and binge watching British

TV mystery series.

“I am excited to be working at YWCA Hanover with a

team of very strong, passionate, caring individuals

who are making a difference in the lives of women in

York County.” - Kate O’Brien

Join us in welcoming Cassidy

Mart to YWCA Hanover’s

Childcare Department. Cassidy

brings 3 years of experience in

early learning from various

programs including preschool,

kinder kare, and school age. She looks forward to

growing with YWCA Hanover’s Childcare Program.

In her spare time, Cassidy enjoys cleaning, DIY

projects, and catching up on tv shows.

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Women of Hanover Network at

Center Square Brewing

Comcast Cares 2018

2018 Project Prom Dress

Fleet of new YWCA Hanover vans for

Childcare transportation

May 18, 2018 Brain Health

Education Luncheon

Local law enforcement receiving certificates of appreciation Local law enforcement receiving certificates of appreciation

during YWCA Hanover Safe Home Annual Candlelight Vigil,

April 11th, 2018

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YWCA Hanover Upcoming Events

A big thank you to Junior Girl

Scout Troop 80733! These

young ladies and their troop

leaders gathered donations for

our YWCA Hanover Safe

Home. These items will help

Safe Home meet its mission.

Pictured are some of the girls

from the troop and two leaders.

YWCA Hanover Safe Home program provides comprehensive

services to victims of domestic violence in Hanover and

surrounding communities.

A Big Thank You to Junior Girl Scout Troop 80733

Beer Garden at Dutch Days Local Craft Beers, PA Dutch menu, Live Music & Air Condition during 35th Annual Hanover Dutch Festival Sat. 07/28/18 11AM to 4PM Flight of 5 for $10 (While supplies last)

Games of Chance, Raffles, Grand Prize - Beer Tour for 4 Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes Step up. Speak out. End domestic violence. Registration NOW open at ywcahanover.org. Friday, August 10, 2018 Registration is at 5 p.m., walk starts at 6 p.m.

American Girl Tea Party September 15, 2018 Join us for a morning of tea, crafts, entertainment, and lots of fun! Sat. September 15, 2018 10 AM—Noon Tickets on Sale August 2018 Santa’s Workshop Celebrate the season before the hustle and bustle of the holidays truly begin! * Details to follow Sat. November 17, 2018 9 AM—11 AM Tickets on Sale October 2018 Stay up to date on all of the

happenings at YWCA Hanover! Remember to follow us on Facebook at: facebook.com/YWCAHanover/ Twitter at: twitter.com/YWCAHanoverPA Youtube at: YWCA Hanover Website: www.ywcahanover.org

YWCA Hanover Spring 2018

THE YWCA HANOVER RENTALS

PROGRAMS GIRLS LOVING LIFE Focus on inspiring and empowering young girls through fostering positive self-worth, self-respect and self-esteem. Register at ywcahanover.org Fall 2018 Saturdays 10AM-Noon Girls Grades 2-12 Women of Hanover Network Casual networking opportunity for local business women. Learn about services, products, and community resources, and create new business connections. Thursday, 09/20/2018 5:15PM - 6:45PM Location details to follow Women of Hanover Network Learn about services, products, and community resources, and create new business connections. Wednesday, 11/14/2018 5:15PM—6:45PM Location details to follow

Visit us on the web at www.ywcahanover.org

23 West Chestnut Street

Hanover, PA 17331

Phone: 717.637.2125

Fax: 717.637.3516

The YWCA Hanover is pleased to offer its facility to dozens of groups, clubs, non profits, school organizations, sports teams, churches, families and more for social, as well as recreational purposes,

year round. Many groups utilize our facility for regular weekly meetings, while some hold seasonal sports practices, and still more events are simply one day or one evening parties and celebrations.

YWCA Hanover Board of Directors

Dr. Barbara Rupp President

Michele Witman Vice-President

Kelly McKee Treasurer

Melissa Speal Secretary

Dr. Kelly Lynch

Cindy Fremont

Chrissie Rapp

Edie Staub

Michelle Mowrer

Katie Harper

Dr. Mary Kay Kelly

Emily Burkentine

MANAGEMENT STAFF

Jody Shaffer Executive Director

Sherri Staub Director of Finance & Administration

Michelle Shae Director of Safe Home Domestic Violence Services

Stacey Caruso Director of Childcare Programs

YWCA Hanover

23 West Chestnut Street

Hanover, PA 17331

717.637.2125

www.ywcahanover.org

YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.