We build stronger communities. 

Regardless of race, gender or economic status, we provide individuals and families with the support and tools they need to heal from trauma, build skills, and access resources, leading to peace, justice and dignity for all.

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

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College and Workforce Fairs by Dorene Wilbur’s Misson is to expose Central PA students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and career paths for those who wish to work directly after high school graduation. We aim to champion the brilliance of our Black and Brown students. See past participants here.

The next HBCU fair is on October 3rd 2024.

For More Information Donate now to Central PA HBCU College & Workforce Fair

Join us for Walk the Mile Because HERstory Counts!

Walk The Mile demonstrates the strength of our community in standing against violence and sexual assault. The support we contribute will help survivors across our county.

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White post card with details of the event Walk the Mile Because HERstory Counts. the Event takes place October 24th 2024 from 5:00-6:30 pm. the event takes place during week without violence. Join us to raise awareness to end violence against women and girls.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 16

Al-Anon

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Thursday, October 17

Qi-Gong

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Thursday, October 17

Domestic Violence Services Candlelight Vigil

6:00pm - 7:00pm

2023 at a glance 6,118 members of our community served through crisis services, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, counseling, prevention education, community partnerships, scholarships, and training 2,135 hours of counseling provided to survivors 56% of our sexual violence clients were children age 17 or younger 5,598 volunteer hours donated to crisis services 604 new sexual violence survivor clients 186 hotline calls 297 medical advocacy/accompaniments 113 legal accompaniments 2,380 students received prevention education at their schools All programs and services are provided for FREE (excluding summer camp) All published sexual violence and human trafficking 1-800 hotline numbers for Cumberland County are answered by YWCACCC