Community Calendar 20250409

Training Available for New Wise Options Volunteers 0
Press Release
- Local News
- August 29, 2018
The YWCA Northcentral PA is looking for individuals who are passionate about helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through Wise Options’ direct volunteer training program. Potential volunteers are required to go through 80 hours of direct service training, which begins at an initial training from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 29 at the YWCA,
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YWCA and Williamsport Police Stand Against Domestic Violence 0
Press Release
- Fundraisers, Issues
- August 29, 2018
The YWCA Northcentral PA and the Williamsport Bureau of Police are teaming up to sell t-shirts for Domestic Violence Awareness Month to benefit Wise Options and show support for survivors and victims of domestic violence. The relationship between the YWCA and city police is essential to protect and save the lives of victims across Lycoming
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Remembering Honor Registration is Open 0
Press Release
- Education, Social Justice
- May 23, 2018
This summer, the YWCA Northcentral PA is hosting a two-week social justice program called ‘Remembering Honor’ for 25 students between sixth and ninth grade. From June 11-14 and 18-21, students will meet from noon to 3 p.m. at the YWCA, 815 W. Fourth St. to expand their knowledge on diversity and how current social issues
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Engaging Landlords to Help Homeless Individuals 0
Press Release
- Community, Homelessness
- May 16, 2018
Local landlords can help end homelessness in Lycoming County by participating in the YWCA Northcentral PA’s new Housing Location Services. Informational sessions for interested landlords are on set for Monday, May 21 with sessions at 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. at the YWCA, 815 W. Fourth St. To register for one of the sessions, visit
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Embrace Your Voice 1
Steph Noviello
- Editorials
- April 11, 2018
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), “this year, SAAM is celebrating its 17th anniversary with the theme ‘Embrace Your Voice’ to inform individuals on how they can use their words to promote safety, respect, and equality to stop sexual violence before it happens.” There are
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Eighth YWCA Chair.ity Auction is April 13 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Charity, Events
- April 11, 2018
Several luxury vacation packages and fine dining experiences are among the highlights of this year’s Eighth Biennial YWCA Chair.ity Auction to be held Friday, April 13 at Farrington Place, 416 W. Third St., to support its life-changing programs. The auction preview and cocktail hour begins at 6:00 p.m. and the live auction starts promptly at
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TOO SMART TO START: An Anti-Drug Education Initiative Through Water Bottles 1
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Education, Health, Local News
- April 4, 2018
Barry Rake is a man on a mission. That mission is to educate young people to save them from the scourge and dangers of drug and opioid abuse. To do so, he has an initiated an educational program in which sport water bottles with the slogan “TOO SMART TO START” emblazoned on them, included is
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First Community Foundation Partnership “Raise the Region” Set For March 14 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- March 7, 2018
One of the most important and unique fundraisers that takes place in the area each year will be taking place on March 14 when the First Community Foundation Partnership holds its “Raise the Region” fundraiser. The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is excited to announce 314 nonprofits have registered to participate in Raise
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YWCA Launches Racial Justice Essay Contest 0
Press Release
- Local News
- February 28, 2018
The YWCA Northcentral PA announced a special opportunity for students across Lycoming County to participate in an essay competition about racial justice. The essay’s prompt asks students to write about how racism has impacted their life and how they are working to eliminate racism and promote peace in their community. Students from all local school
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Donations Sought By YWCA For Homeless Outreach And Point-in-Time Survey 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Community
- January 10, 2018
The YWCA of Northcentral Pennsylvania is in the forefront in assisting with the social problem of homelessness, to that end the “YW” will be involved in an effort to identify the needs and provide for the needs of this population. According to officials at the YWCA, the homelessness service providers of Lycoming County are seekingREAD MORE
The YWCA of Northcentral Pennsylvania Celebrates 125 Years of Service 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Community, Local News
- January 10, 2018
The year was 1893. Grover Cleveland was President of the United States, Robert E. Pattison was Governor of Pennsylvania, and William G. Elliot was Mayor of Williamsport. The first college basketball game ever played was played on April 8 between Geneva College of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and the YMCA team from nearby New Brighton. The
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19th Annual Victorian Christmas and Other Related Activities to Take Place This Weekend 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- December 15, 2017
For the past 18 years the annual Victorian Christmas has been a wonderful and interesting way to help launch the Christmas holiday season. This year’s 19th edition of this holiday classic should be a fine continuance of this always highly anticipated event. From its founding by early member Nan Young, the purpose of recognizing and acknowledging
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19th Annual Victorian Christmas and Other Related Activities to Take Place This Weekend 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events, Local News
- November 15, 2017
For the past 18 years the annual Victorian Christmas has been a wonderful and interesting way to help launch the Christmas holiday season. This year’s 19th edition of this holiday classic should be a fine continuance of this always highly anticipated event. From its founding by early member Nan Young, the purpose of recognizing and acknowledging
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Domestic Violence Support Group At YWCA 0
Press Release
- Domestic Violence, Help
- November 8, 2017
The YWCA Northcentral PA is opening a domestic violence support group to the public. The first meeting was Wednesday, Nov. 1 in the boardroom at the YWCA, 815 W. Fourth St. They will meet at the same time and place on the first and third Wednesday of each month. It is a time for victims
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“Serving Others” Drives LCUW Campaign 0
Scott Lowery
- Local News
- October 11, 2017
Continuing one of Lycoming County’s long-standing and important missions, the Lycoming County United Way is in the midst of its annual campaign to support the work of the area’s human service providers in meeting the needs of those whose lives have been affected by adversity. Webb Weekly is proud to lend our voice and support
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Vigil, Round-Table Planned to Honor Victims of Domestic Violence 0
Press Release
- Local News
- October 11, 2017
On Wednesday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m., on the steps of the Lycoming County Courthouse the YWCA Northcentral PA is hosting its annual vigil of remembrance to honor the 15 adults and children who have lost their lives to domestic violence in Lycoming County. “Our annual vigil is a time for the YWCA to recognize
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Washington Outsider 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- May 31, 2017
The number one question being asked — How do you think President Trump is doing? I’ve been avoiding this issue and Washington politics in general lately. Many of you have brought to my attention his dismal approval ratings. I must agree. Whatever poll I looked at, his number was the lowest of the last 12
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