Women rock! There are a bevy of nonprofits that are run by women to benefit women in the Susquehanna Valley. With the holidays coming up fast, now is a great time to catch up on your charity work while supporting the most driven women and women's groups in the region.
YWCA of Gettysburg & Adams County
ywcagettysburg.org | 909 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA
An organization in existence since 1929, this nonprofit works to improve the community of Adams county with its all-female board of directors. Their goals include eliminating racism and empowering women in Adams County. The group strives to be a place for community growth that connects the cultures of its citizens and encourages healthy lifestyles through the use of its impressive fitness, swimming, and child care facilities and multipurpose space. The group also hosts child enrichment programs at Fairfield Elementary School and at the Adams Commerce Center.
MOMS Club of York PA
facebook.com/momsclubyork | York, PA
A chapter of MOMS Club International, the MOMS Club of York is a community organization set on providing a space for moms with young children to bond and commiserate on the ups and downs of being a parent. This fun club is filled with stay-at-home or part-time working moms and their children aged newborn to six years old. There are weekly events at parks, museums, and restaurants for both mother and child. Once a month, the club hosts a “Moms Night Out” where members can enjoy a kid-free evening and relax. As both a social organization and a support system, this group will be beneficial to any new mom.
Milagro House
milagrohouse.org | 669 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA
Providing housing, support, and education for women and their children who would be experiencing homelessness is an invaluable service that Milagro House provides to Lancaster County. Milagro House believes that education is the catalyst for women moving from dependent to independent in the workforce. The group offers GED classes and a few post-secondary education courses to its members so they can build a solid foundation of education. Once the members are employed, Milagro House works with them to find reliable housing so they are on the path to success with their new job.
Dress for Success South Central PA
Southcentralpa.dressforsuccess.org | 29 S 10th St, Harrisburg, PA
This fabulous nonprofit provides free professional attire and development tools for women in need and serves Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Perry, and York county. In addition, they have a Mobile Suiting Program that travels the region delivering workwear to people in south central PA for no cost. There is a boutique in Harrisburg where women can try on suits for job training and interviews. Once they are employed, they are invited back to the boutique to add to their workwear wardrobe. This organization is empowering women to achieve their career goals one suit at a time.
Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County
Providing counselling, sanctuary, and support to victims of domestic abuse, this organization knows how big of an issue domestic violence is. They believe that “no person has the right to harm another,” and provide a host of useful resources on their website for those involved in an altercation. There are also free virtual workshops to help people deal with trauma and work through other domestic violence related scars. The Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County is driven to protect women, children, and everyone harmed by abuse.
