YWCA Union County

Did you know, approximately one in three adolescent girls in the U.S. experiences physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner?

Check out these AMAZING raffle prizes! Thank you to Kendra Scott for the beautiful jewelry. Interested in donating to our Wild Safari Night? Visit our registry https://lnkd.in/e7U_rTnN

Hope rises with every donation! Join us in our mission to eliminate domestic violence by supporting the YWCA. Your contributions provide crucial resources, safe havens, and programs that empower survivors and their families. Every dollar counts and brings us one step closer to a brighter, safer future for all. https://lnkd.in/etwNNYqB

Deadline approaching! Don't miss your chance to nominate a champion for family justice. Your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues may have played a vital role in supporting families in crisis, whether through fundraising, advocacy, volunteering, serving as officers, or practicing as attorneys. We want to acknowledge each and every one of their contributions! Join us as we celebrate their incredible efforts and the positive impact they have made on the lives of families in crisis at our Champions for Family Justice Awards Breakfast on May 16, 2025. The six award categories include: Leaders in Justice Awards Young Professional Award Justice Advocate Award Philanthropic Commitment Award Community Service Award Solicitor of Justice Award The application deadline is Saturday, March 15, 2025. https://lnkd.in/eYT2R64p

Don’t miss out on getting your family portrait! 📸✨ Reserve your mini photo shoot on Saturday, March 15, from 1 PM to 4 PM, where you’ll not only capture unforgettable memories but also help raise vital funds for the Family Justice Center, supporting survivors of domestic violence. Register now at https://lnkd.in/et5GSvqw

Thrilled to share the Westfield United Fund raised $18,000 through its annual “Westfield United By Light” candle kit sale. The campaign was launched in 2022 as a response to the growing mental health epidemic in communities across the country. YWCA Union County is truly grateful to be one of the six local service agencies selected by the Westfield United Fund to receive vital funds. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eaxCchdB

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Did you know 10% of U.S. teens have been the victim of dating violence? Teen dating violence or abuse is a pattern of behavior that includes physical, emotional, verbal or sexual abuse used by one person in an intimate relationship to exert power and control over another among individuals between the ages of 13-19 years old. Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eaBft4Wi

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Melanie, our Director of Community Support Services! 🎉Thank you for your dedication and passion in making a difference in our community. We appreciate you! Wishing you a day filled with joy and celebration. 🎂

Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s spread kindness today and every day! Whether it's a sweet message to a friend, a compliment to a stranger, or an act of service for someone in need, let’s fill the world with love. 💖 #happyvalentinesday #valentinesday #loveislove #ywca #ywcaunioncounty

🌟 A HUGE thank you to Valley Bank for sponsoring our Wild Safari Night Raffle! 🦁 Your support makes a world of difference in our community, and we're grateful for your generosity.