Ywca Tri County Area
Ywca Tri County Area
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About this organization
Mission
YWCA Tri-County Area is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We have been serving Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties in Pennsylvania since 1908.
About
EARLY EDUCATION - THE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER HELPS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND SCHOOL READINESS THROUGH AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION. MORE THAN 120 CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS OLD ARE ENROLLED IN THE INFANT, TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, TWO EARLY HEAD START AND TWO PRE-K COUNTS CLASSROOMS. PRE-K COUNTS IS A FULL DAY PROGRAM FOR 3 TO 5 YEAR OLD CHILDREN WHO ARE AT-RISK FOR SCHOOL FAILURE. CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND AIDES UTILIZE CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD FOR EARLY EDUCATION ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE MEETING AGE-APPROPRIATE MILESTONES. CHILDREN ARE ALSO SCREENED USING AGES AND STAGES QUESTIONNAIRE TO FACILITATE APPROPRIATE EARLY INTERVENTION AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT. YW EARLY EDUCATION CENTER IS A KEYSTONE STARS 4 FACILITY. OUT OF SCHOOL TIME, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT FOR 60 CHILDREN K-6, INCLUDES HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND STEM EXPLORATION. AS PRIMARILY AN ACADEMIC-FOCUSED AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, STUDENTS IMPROVE ACADEMIC SKILLS THROUGH HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING TO ENHANCE READING AND MATH SKILLS, AND WORKING THROUGH SCIENCE PROJECTS. THE PROGRAM ESTABLISHES A ROUTINE FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, PROVIDES TIME AND MATERIALS FOR SILENT, SUSTAINED READING, SUPPORTS POSITIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES, AND DELIVERS A SAFE AND STRUCTURED ENVIORNMENT FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE TIME SCHOOL ENDS AND WHEN PARENTS ARE FINISHED WITH THEIR WORK DAY. YWCAMPADVENTURES, A FULL-TIME DAY CAMP OFFERED TO CHILDREN AGES 4-12, OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO SPEND THEIR SUMMER DAYS EXPLORING, CREATING, AND LEARNING. CAMPERS SPEND TIME OUTDOORS, HIKING AND LEARNING ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIORNMENT AND THEIR ROLE IN IT, AND ENJOYING BOTH INSTRUCTIONAL AND FREE TIME IN THE POOL. APPROXIMATELY 75% OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE YWCA'S EARLY EDUCATION AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME (OST) RECEIVE STATE SUBSIDY TO SUPPORT INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO WORK AND RECEIVE QUALITY CHILDCARE. THE YWCA IS NOW PREPARING ALL MEALS FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM, SERVING OVER 3.400 MEALS DURING THE YEAR TO THE CHILDREN. BY SWITCHING TO PREPARING OUR OWN MEALS, WE CAN USE MORE FRESH INGREDIENTS EACH WEEK, BUY AND SHOP LOCAL AND USE HIGHER QUALITY PROTEINS WITH LESS FILLERS. OTHER BENEFITS TO OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS THAT SOME MILK, EGSS AND OTHER FRESH FOOD IN SURPLUS ARE OFFERED TO FAMILIES. OUR GOAL IS TO BEGIN ADDING INFORMATIVE INFORMATION REGARDING HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS AND SIMPLE RECIPES TO NEWSLETTERS EACH MONTH AND ASK FOR MENU INPUT THROUGH SURVEYS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Ywca tri-county area is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Provides quality programs and services designed to support and enrich the community”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is PA as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is 315 KING STREET, POTTSTOWN, PA, 19464.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has 68 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$400,251.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1908.
- The organization pays $1,917,499 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $26,299 in fundraising expenses.
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