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A year ago I was a mess. I came to the YWCA Northcentral PA after losing my apartment, I didn't have a job and was pregnant with my beautiful twins. It took a lot of courage to walk through the YWCA's doors to ask for help because I don't like asking for help. I had stumbled but the staff in Liberty House helped me stand on my own two feet again.
Getting into a positive routine helped me stay on track to be independent and responsible for my babies who were due in a couple months. I received an outpouring of support from the YWCA staff and the community who donated clothes, formula, diapers and even a double stroller which I am so grateful for.
My case managers have empowered me to accomplish my goals to get a full-time job and stay sober. Their support keeps me clean. I will be celebrating one year sober this September!
I came here with nothing. I look around now and see that I have everything I could ask for: clothes and food for me and my family, a full-time job, a supportive environment to live in and a positive outlook on the future.
Going Over the Edge is my way of showing others that if I can overcome my past and fear of heights, they can too. I love the YWCA and am so excited to give back to the place I call home.
I'm going to rappel down the William Hepburn High Rise, in exchange for donations back to the amazing local non-profit organization, YWCA Northcentral PA.
EVENT DATE: Saturday, October 26th, 2019
LOCATION: The William Hepburn High Rise -
400 Lycoming St., Williamsport, PA
About YWCA Northcentral PA
In 1893, a group of women came together in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to help the women and girls in the city, specifically those working in textile factories. YWCA members provided a place for factory girls to rest and have lunch during their noon break.
Since the birth of our organization 125 years ago, we have grown and developed into what we are today. Our staff, volunteers and members strive to eliminate racism and empower women. Our programs work towards those goals by providing people with the right tools to make a change in their own lives and within the community.
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