New Birthday Party Themes and Packages
Planning a birthday party at YWCA New Britain is a piece of cake! We have created new party themes and price packages for 2018. No matter what your interest or budget, we can customize a birthday party that is as fun and unique as your child.Each party has an event
United Way Day of Caring Comes to YWCA New Britain
The United Way Day of Caring offers people and businesses the opportunity to volunteer at non-profit agencies in the community. While United Way promotes community service volunteer efforts year-round, this day brings hundreds of people together to make a difference in the community.Last fall, YWCA New Britain was paired with
STRIVE Participates in Random Hacks of Kindness Hack-a-thon at Central Connecticut State University
Four members of YWCA New Britain’s STRIVE afterschool program for middle school girls attended Central Connecticut State University’s “Random Hacks of Kindness Hack-a-thon” to begin development of a smartphone app to be used by YWCA School Age parents.The focus of the Hack-a-thon was to provide an opportunity to nonprofits in
Winter Wonderland Wows all in Attendance
Hundreds of people gathered on December 2nd at YWCA New Britain’s Winter Wonderland. This was the 5th annual event, and the best yet.The event is fun for the whole family and features a Yule Boutique shopping experience, a variety of children’s activities, a dance performance, and much more. Local businesses
YWear Gear Comes to YWCA New Britain
Just in time for holiday shopping, YWCA New Britain is launching an online clothing store.The virtual store features cozy pull-over and zip up hoodies, hats, fleece vests, children’s t-shirts and even a onesie for the youngest members of the family. A percentage of proceeds from sales goes directly to YWCA programs.“Our
24th Annual Evening of Treasures Auction a Huge Success
YWCA’s 24th Annual Evening of Treasures Auction was a boot-stompin' good time! This year’s theme was Honky Tonk Blues, and many guests participated by dressing down with jeans, cowboy boots and hats, and flannel or checkered shirts.Silent auction items displayed on tables stretched around the greenhouse at Farmington Gardens. Among
YWCA Raises Money to Support Breast Cancer Education and Research
Participants in this year’s Pedal for Pink Spinathon spun the morning away to raise money to benefit the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative (CTBHI) and local breast cancer research and education.Teams of four switched off every hour, teams of two split the four-hour event between them, and single riders pushed through
YWCA Puts the Lights On Afterschool
On October 25, YWCA New Britain’s school age program joined a larger collective of over 8,000 events nationwide and hosted a Lights On Afterschool celebration highlighting the important role afterschool programs play in the lives of children, families, and communities. According to the Afterschool Alliance, 11.3 million children are alone and
YWCA Celebrates the Season with 5th Annual Fall Family Festival
The 5th annual Fall Family Festival recently gave YWCA New Britain families the opportunity to come together and celebrate the season with festive crafts, local fresh foods, and entertainment.There was something for everyone to enjoy at the event, from pumpkin painting and a heart-healthy puppet show, to sing-a-longs, face painting,