January 11, 2012

“What does the YWCA mean to you?” (Asked at the YWCA’s 90th Birthday Bash.)

TT Menna Amen Chelsea Newton Chelsea Pierre

Menna: “Family gathering together as a community for good causes.”
Chelsea Newton: “A place where families can go to come together.”
Chelsea Pierre: “Strengthening individuals, empowerment, being together trying to help each other reach the top.”
—Menna Amen (left to right), Chelsea Newton, and Chelsea Pierre, Princeton

TT Judy Hutton

“An awesome organization living the mission of eliminating racism and empowering woman.”
—Judy Hutton, Bordentown

TT Ida Belle Dixon

 “Communication for the community, bringing people together. It is a place to train our young people in a lot of different activities: camps, art, swimming, dance. It is a great help for the young and the older people of our community.”
—Ida Belle Dixon, Princeton

TT Kara Sophia Boone

“It is a great place for dance lessons and socialization.”
—Kara Boone with daughter Sophia, Lawrenceville

TT Dale Spruill-Redding

“Security and family environment. I have worked here for 26 years. I started here when my child was a few months old in the day care. She then took swimming, gymnastic, and dance classes.”
—Dale Spruill-Redding, Princeton

TT Todd Brady Andrea Darling

Todd: “We moved here seven years ago and the newcomers group was instrumental to our social network that exists today.”
Andrea: “The YWCA is a place where you get to meet people, learn new things, and experience what this community has to offer.”
—Todd Brady and Andrea Darling, Skillman