Welcome to the YWCA Wheeling
Just as the Madonna of the Trails statue in Wheeling Park (see photo on right) honors the strength of pioneer women in West Virginia, the YWCA Wheeling recognizing and supporting the natural strength of women, strives to provide opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. wheeling news register.net
The YWCA Wheeling serves the Wheeling community through its Family Violence Prevention, Racial Justice, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Women's Boutique, and Women's Residence & Homeless Shelter. Approximately 3,000 individuals are served in these programs each year. Browse through our website to find out more about each of these programs and the important services your local YWCA provides.
News Updates
The YWCA Wheeling board of directors elected officers for 2010-11 at the organization’s annual meeting at the YWCA building Thursday, June 17. The YWCA held it annual meeting on Thursday June 17. New members were elected, and we said good-bye to several board members.
Elected were Karen Stakem, president; Dea Kennen, president-elect; Colleen Mindzak, vice president; Penny C. Evans, secretary, and Heather Lapp, treasurer.
The group also elected Evans, Hali Exley, Kim Florence, Mindzak and Barbara Pettit to second three-year terms as board members. Dr. Carolyn Darling, Angela Fennerty, Patty Kota, Tina West and Nini Zadrozny were elected to their first three-year terms on the board.
Click Here to Read the YWCA Tribute to Women Press Release. The YWCA Wheeling will honor notable area women at a Tribute to Women Party Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Wheeling YWCA. The event, which will begin at 6 p.m., serves to recognize outstanding women and at the same time help the YWCA Wheeling to raise funds for programs that eliminate racism and empower women.
Click Here to Read YWCA FVPP Buys Vehicles with Mary Kay Grant.
Family Violence Prevention Program Gets Wheels
Women and children served by the Family Violence Prevention Program at the YWCA Wheeling now have access to transportation, thanks to a Mary Kay Foundation grant and the generosity of Roberta Olejasz of the Robinson Group auto dealership. Read article from Wheeling News Register
Leaders Honored at YWCA Event
Eight amazing community leaders were honored at the YWCA Wheeling's Tribute to Women event Monday evening, April 26. Read article from Wheeling News Register
Head Start Partners with Shelter
As part of the expansion grant recently awarded to Northern Panhandle Head Start, the agency is partnering with the Family Violence Prevention Program at YWCA Wheeling to serve the residents of the emergency shelter and their young children. Read article from Wheeling News Register.
Dating Violence is Domestic Violence
April 5, 2010 A group of senior graphic design students at Wheeling Park High School participated in a poster contest to help raise awareness of teen dating violenc at high school and communitywide. Read article from Wheeling News Register.
Women's Forum Focuses On Education, Work
To help women find opportunities for education, leadership and professional develpment in the Ohio Valley, Kuri has taken the lead in organizing a Women's Forum on Leadership and Professional Development, which will take place at the business college from 5-7 pm Friday Feb. 26, 2010. Workshops will take place once a month. Read article from Wheeling News Register.
Support Group Welcomes Therapist, Sets New Time
October 11, 2009 The YWCA Wheeling's support group exclusively for female victims of domestic violence has a new meeting time and now has a licensed therapist as a facilitator. Read article from Wheeling News Register.
New YWCA Advocate Volunteers Sworn In
September 28, 2009 Three new YWCA Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers have been sworn in by Ohio County Circuit Court Judge James P. Mazzone. Read article from Wheeling News Register.
YWCA Preparing to Prevent Flu
September 8, 2009 WHEELING — The Wheeling YWCA is stocking up on bleach and other items to sanitize its building during the coming seasonal flu and swine flu seasons. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
YWCA Gets Flood of Cool Donations
September 8, 2009 A recent plea for relief from the summertime heat has been answered. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
YWCA in Need of Air Conditioners
August 24, 2009 To give their fifth-floor tenants some much-needed relief from the heat, the YWCA of Wheeling is seeking donations of air conditioners and fans. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
Event Honors Six Women for Their Services
May 10, 2009 Area residents who have gone "above and beyond" to serve their fellow citizens are being recognized at the YWCA Wheeling's 2009 Tribute to Women. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
YWCA Focused on Building
February 26, 2009-After more than a century in Wheeling, the is rejuvenating itself from its building to the very programs it offers. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
YWCA Boutique Celebrated
February 24, 2009- "Y Not Repeat Boutique" is now open and proceeds benefit the YWCA FVPP. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
A Day of Heartfelt Expressions
February 9, 2009-Heartfelt Expressions gives people the chance to heal art or simply sharing their stories. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
Hope Has a Home
December 29, 2008-The YWCA has two Transitional Housing facilities in the Northern Panhandle and a third on the way in 2009. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
YWCA Visitations Give Parents a Second Chance
December 22, 2008- Through a supervised visitation program, non-custodial parents have the chance to see their children in the safe environment of the YWCA. Non-custodial parents arrive at times separate from guardians, so there is no contact made between them. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
YWCA Helps Families Shattered by Violence Start New Lives
December 5--The YWCA offers a range of programs to assist and empower women, children and even men. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
YWCA Program Aims to Raise Funds, Awareness
November 16--Since joining the YWCA staff in March, Susan Harrison has seen countless victims of child abuse and neglect lost in the shuffle of court cases.
Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
YWCA Hosts Family Dinner Night
October 6--The YWCA Wheeling Family Violence Prevention Program hosted a free family dinner night to educate local parents about the importance of good nutrition and eating dinner together as a family.
Read the article from Wheeling News Register.Safe Dating Set for Teens
September 27-- "Safe Date '08," a teen dating violence workshop, will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at The Vineyard Church, 135 Waddles Run Road, Wheeling. Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
Stop Domestic Violence
July 28--Passion is no excuse for murder. People experience passion, pain and anger everyday. Most of us have experienced the heart wrenching feeling of rejection and the stinging rage of jealousy, hurt and anger. The majority of people do not pick up a gun, knife or weapon to murder or harm. Nothing excuses this violence and the ultimate tragedy.
Read the article from Wheeling News Register.
Community Garden Brightens East Wheeling Community
July 9--The seeds of "greening" East Wheeling are being sown in a new community garden that is providing residents with tangible benefits as well as a symbolic spirit of hope. Read the article from the Wheeling News Register.
Woman Says YWCA Shelter Saved Her Life
June 9--Then she discovered the YWCA’s Madden House emergency shelter. She said it saved her life and transformed her from a “victim” into a “survivor.” Read the article from the Wheeling News Register.
