YWCA Greater Harrisburg

Our 17th Annual Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction is coming up fast! It will take place at the West Shore Country Club on Thursday, December 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will feature many beautiful, designer bags in our live and silent auctions. Today, we're pleased to announce that our live auction will include this beautiful Bottega Veneta leather handbag. This bag exudes refined luxury with its smooth, supple leather and minimalist design. Finished with a striking gold chain strap, it effortlessly combines timeless elegance with a contemporary edge. Tickets to our event are selling fast! Visit POJ2024.givesmart.com to purchase your tickets today! Tickets are $65 and include heavy appetizers. See you there!

We're officially ONE MONTH away from our 17th Annual Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction, supporting our civil legal services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Our Purse Auction is a wonderful time to catch up with friends and bid on some FABULOUS designer purse and accessories. Tickets are on sale NOW and are just $60 with the code EARLYBIRD at checkout (regularly priced at $65). Tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/e7fMkhKE. This popular event is expected to sell out once again so purchase your tickets today! The discounted price is available until November 22. Thank you to our premiere event sponsor, Renewal by Andersen of Central PA Emily Lewis, J.D.; Stefanie Pitcavage Mekilo; Natalie Wech; Mary Quinn; Chelsea Besic, PMP, CSM, LSSBBP, Lisa Stokes, Lucy M. Gnazzo, Linda Johnston

Spooktacular Halloween Fun Alert! What an enchanting week we’ve had celebrating Halloween! Our Junior Board members hosted a festive Family Night, where residents enjoyed trick-or-treating and unleashing their creativity with some pumpkin painting. And that’s not all! Our adorable Preschoolers brought the magic to life in their favorite costumes, spreading joy as they trick-or-treated with our staff. Here’s to a hauntingly good time! #HappyHalloween Stefanie Pitcavage Mekilo Emily Runyeon Susanna C.

We were featured in this month's Harrisburg Magazine to bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The article, starting on page 30, features an interview with our CEO Mary Quinn. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gqKeXWkp #DVAM24 💜

Day 5 of the #WeekWithoutViolence is all about taking action! If you're ready to make a difference, one of the best steps you can take is to join our partners below by making a donation to our Violence Intervention Prevention programs. Gifts made to the YWCA Greater Harrisburg will help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking rebuild their lives. Donate today at ywcahbg.org. #WWV24 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. 💜 Thank you once again to our Week Without Violence sponsors: Renewal by Andersen of Central PA, Capital Blue Cross, Erie Insurance Group, BRP Entertainment, UPMC, and Ralph E. Jones, Inc.

On Day 4 of the #WeekWithoutViolence, we shine a light on financial trauma, especially amongst Black women. Awareness is vital for recovery and healing. Read this important fact sheet: bit.ly/4eCZ4LW #WWV24 #WeekWithoutViolence

Today, we are focused on financial empowerment for those experiencing domestic violence. It's time to take back control as financial independence is crucial for healing. https://lnkd.in/eRPPDFZt. #WWV24 #WeekWithoutViolence #DVAM2024 We'd also like to thank our Week Without Violence sponsors, Renewal by Andersen of Central PA, Capital Blue Cross, Erie Insurance Group, BRP Entertainment, UPMC, and Ralph E. Jones, Inc.

Financial abuse also affects our youth. In fact, nearly one-third of teen relationships show signs of financial abuse according to a survey from Junior Achievement and the Allstate Foundation. This #WeekWithoutViolence, let's break that cycle. Read more at https://lnkd.in/d8d5yPr5 #WWV24

This week, we're joining YWCA USA for the #WeekWithoutViolence. All week, we'll be taking a look at Financial Abuse, an often-overlooked form of domestic violence, affecting millions of Americans. Financial Abuse occurs in 99% of relationships where abuse happens, forcing many into mental, emotional and financial stress. It's used to isolate victims from family and friends, making it harder to escape. This article from Forbes magazine explains why Financial Abuse is Domestic Violence https://lnkd.in/eMqJTpGE A special thank you to our Week Without Violence sponsors, Renewal by Andersen of Central PA, Capital Blue Cross, Erie Insurance Group, UPMC, BRP Entertainment, and Ralph E. Jones, Inc. #WWV24 #DVAM2024 #domesticviolenceawareness

Thank you to PA Attorney General Michelle Henry and all the First Responders, elected officials and YWCA board members who attended our First Responders Breakfast this morning. This event was to thank all those first responders and other officials who work with us every day to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The event is held to raise awareness and connect the community with the importance of our work. It’s also held as part of the Week Without Violence, a global movement with YWCA’s across the country and around the world to end violence against women, girls and people of color. We’d also like to thank our anniversary sponsor, Renewal by Andersen of Central PA and our other Week Without Violence sponsors, Capital Blue Cross, Erie Insurance Group, UPMC, BRP Entertainment and Ralph E. Jones, Inc. Lucy M. Gnazzo, Natalie Wech, Lisa Stokes, Donna Schankweiler, Brianna Campbell, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General