We build stronger communities.
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.
The YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County’s mission is to eliminate racism and empower women and girls. We provide both crisis services as well as educational programs. 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. Programs range from Pre-School, Educational Programs, Support Groups, Women’s Groups, and After School Programming, to Sexual Assault Crisis Services ranging from the 24-hour Crisis Hotline to Counseling. Both Staff & Volunteer Advocates support sexual assault and human trafficking clients in ERs, Law Enforcement Settings, Court Proceedings, and Child Advocacy Center Appointments.
Locations
YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County
301 G Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717.243.3818
*Appointments available in Enola
Adams County Branch
371 E Water St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
223.255.3566
What we do
YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County serves everyone living in Cumberland County. Many of our programs focus on women and girls, but we support all members of the community in need, regardless of gender or gender identity.
Little Wonders Preschool
At YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County, we believe early childhood education lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Research shows children who attend quality programs experience greater academic success and personal growth throughout their lives.
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Second Season
We are dedicated to providing women a space to make friends and learn. Second Season is just that. Elderly women over 65 come together to enjoy one another’s company while learning about topics important to their aging population. We have presenters from many different organizations, including health centers, the PA Department of Treasury, and more!
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Qi Gong
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice combining slow, gentle movements, deep breathing, and meditation to cultivate and balance the body’s vital life energy, or “qi,” for health, spirituality, and martial arts. It involves coordinated postures, breathwork, and focused intention, promoting harmony between mind, body, and spirit, with roots in traditional Chinese medicine. Qi Gong is for all ages and genders.
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Rainbow Collective
We believe everyone deserves access to support without judgment. Our programs are designed to serve LGBTQ+ people alongside the broader community, with care grounded in respect, safety, and trust.
Pad Pantry
Our Pad Pantry offers free menstrual products to those in need. Visit our office during office hours to get feminine hygiene products. You can also donate to the project, or run a drive to collect feminine hygiene products.
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Violence Intervention
We offer a wide range of services for survivors, including counseling, assistance with protection orders, support groups, and more. We also believe that through education and awareness, we can help prevent violence before it starts.
How to support our mission
Throughout the year we have many opportunities to give, whether you make a monetary donation, or gift us menstral products, toiletries, gift cards or others, we are greatful for your support.
For monetary donations, you can help us by supporting our various campaigns.
Match Madness with Partnership for Better Health
Every year, Partnership for Better Health supports the nonprofit community through its Match Madness campaign, and we are grateful to participate in this opportunity. Throughout the month of March, you can donate on our behalf through Partnership for Better Health, and your gift will be matched. Both your donation and the matching funds will be awarded to YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County at the end of the month. This is a great opportunity to maximize your impact in support of survivors. Keep an eye out for the Match Madness campaign in March 2026.
Robin’s Way
Robin’s Way is a memorial campaign established in honor of a former Executive Director of YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County, whose passion for supporting sexual assault survivors helped guide the agency for many years. Following her passing, YWCA created Robin’s Way with the guidance of her friends, Greg Gunn and Jewel Cooper, to continue the work she cared so deeply about. This fund supports services for survivors while keeping Robin’s legacy, values, and memory alive through the ongoing impact of her work.
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Circle of Angels
Each holiday season, YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County’s Circle of Angels campaign invites our community to come together in the spirit of giving. Through this campaign, supporters can honor loved ones while helping provide comfort, safety, and support to survivors and families in our community. Each angel represents a meaningful gift that helps sustain critical services during a time of year when compassion and connection matter most. Circle of Angels is a way to share hope, celebrate generosity, and make a lasting impact throughout the holiday season.
Circle of Giving
Circle of Giving is a special giving tier for supporters who want a deeper connection to the work of YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County. Members receive access to insider updates, invitations to an exclusive cocktail hour, and early bird registration for select events throughout the year. Circle of Giving offers an opportunity to stay informed, engaged, and closely connected to the impact of your support while helping sustain our mission.
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