YWCA Honors Five Leaders for Empowering Women
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The Central Mass. YWCA stayed committed to its declaration to eliminate racism and empower women in honoring five local women with the Katharine F. Erskine Award at Mechanics Hall on Tuesday, May 8th. The five recipients displayed admirable characteristics in separate fields and have helped change the lives of many women through their dedication and work.
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Local women leaders honored at Mechanics Hall
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It was a time to remember the past as well as honor women in the present when more than 300 guests gathered yesterday at Mechanics Hall to present the YWCA’s Katharine F. Erskine Award to five area women who’ve made a difference in their community.
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Area women to receive Erskine Award
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Five women whose outstanding professional accomplishments have made life better for their community, especially for women and girls, will receive the YWCA’s Katharine F. Erskine Award during the 19th annual Tribute to Women tomorrow at a luncheon at Mechanics Hall.
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Disturbing Domestic Violence Trends in Worcester
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Domestic violence has been on the rise since 2007 in Worcester.
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‘New role’ for lawyers expressed on Law Day
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Ginger Navickas received the local bar association’s annual Liberty Bell Award. Ms. Navickas recently retired after 39 years of service to the YWCA of Central Massachusetts, where she was the director of domestic violence services and transitional housing.
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Dancing against racism
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Members of the Worcester Boys & Girls Club’s “In Da Zone” dance group perform on the Worcester Common yesterday during the YWCA’s third annual “Stand Against Racism” rally.
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YWCA to Host “Stand Against Racism” Rally at City Hall
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The YWCA of Central Massachusetts will host the “Stand Against Racism” in the City Hall Commons this week.
The event is a collaboration of over 50 organizations and groups throughout Worcester, and is a part of a larger national movement involving YWCA branches from all over the country.
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High school students ‘Stand Against Racism’
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On Friday, April 27, communities across the nation will take a Stand Against Racism with local chapters of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA). With its goal to unite those who share the vision of a society free of racism and discrimination, the Stand Against Racism has been held on the last Friday in April since its inception by the Trenton and Princeton, New Jersey, YWCAs in 2007.
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How the YWCA is Promoting Early Education
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The YWCA of Central Massachusetts will hold an open house to educate residents on the benefits of its child care programs.
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Teen violence subject of Bolton forum
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The Bolton Police and the Bolton Domestic Violence Education Program organization will hold a forum on Violence in Teen Relationships on Saturday, March 10, from 10 to noon at the Bolton Public Safety Building on Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton. Parking will be available across the street at the Trinity Church.
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