YWCA Tri-County Area

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

Mar 25, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$1,237,782

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Adult literacy - the adult literacy programs assist individuals and families in the tri-county area to develop skills to reach their full potential in their roles as family members, workers and community members. Programs include adult basic education in reading, writing and math, english language and civics, ged test preparation, basic job skills including customer service skills and classrooms to careers vocational education. Adults learn in classes, small learning groups and through one-on-one tutoring. Academic and self-regulatory skills are developed, including reading, writing, math, english language and workplace essential skills which will transition adult learners to post-secondary education, training or employment. Approximately 448 people were served in the adult literacy programs. In addition to programs, the center coordinates tri-county area community outreach programs involving local school districts, community leaders, volunteers, rotary clubs, and local businesses. New and gently used books are collected and distributed to most-in-need families. The adult literacy center is located in space provided as a community outreach by national penn bank, at the sunnybrook office. Programs are funded primarily by the pennsylvania bureau of adult basic literacy education, united way southeast pennsylvania, donations and montgomery county workforce investment board.

Activity 3

Other - healthy choices is an afterschool program that served 48 girls. Girls today leaders tomorrow is funded by the united way of southeastern pa and served 4 individuals. Women excel was created to bring together women to forge alliances that lead to personal and professional development. By forming a support network of friends, co-workers and mentors, whoprovide emotional assistance, empathetic counsel and personal guidance, the coalition seeks to energize, empower and inspire women to reach their full potential. Excel had 83 members. Parents network serves at-risk families. It aids in developing more positive parenting skills, learning to meet individual needs, defining parenting needs, and learning positive ways to solve problems. 1 family was served. Camp wanna-be-fit provided camp experience for 10 kids. Miss manners provided manners and etiquette education for girls 8 to 12. 33 girls were served. The adult wellness program provided yoga and zumba classes for 85 teens and adults.

Filer

EIN

23-1360867