Attendance Counts! YWCA Celebrates Perfect Attendance
By Shaunna Cullen YWCA New Britain preschool students with perfect attendance this school year were recently celebrated for their commitment to learning. According to a study conducted by Everyone Graduates Center in partnership with John Hopkins University, chronic absence in kindergarten is associated with lower academic performance in first grade.
Family Literacy End of Year Celebration Showcases Student’s Achievements
By Shaunna Cullen The end of year celebration for YWCA New Britain's Family Literacy Center ESL (English as a Second Language) and GED (General Education Degree) students and their children is held every spring to celebrate the successes of the past year. This program is a partnership with Literacy Volunteers
YWCA Xcel Competitive Gymnasts Recognized by Common Council of New Britain
By Shaunna Cullen YWCA New Britain’s Xcel competitive gymnastics team athletes were recognized by the Common Council of the City of New Britain for their dedication and achievements in recent competitions. All 14 team members made the cut in their division to qualify for the Xcel Gymnastics statewide competition. Each
Can’t Stop the Feeling Dance Recital Dazzles All in Attendance
by Shaunna Cullen This year’s dance recital for YWCA New Britain’s School of Dance was “a huge success!” according to Performing Art Director Chris Kuzia. For the first time, the show for both our New Britain and Bristol studios had the same theme- "Can’t Stop the Feeling.” Children ages two all the
YWCA Receives $10,000 Grant From the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded YWCA New Britain a $10,000 grant to support family literacy. This local grant award is part of more than $7.5 million in grants awarded to nearly 900 schools, nonprofits and organizations across the 44 states that Dollar General serves. “We really appreciate the support
YWCA New Britain Honors Exceptional Women Leaders in Central CT
By Shaunna Cullen Over 400 friends and family gathered to honor women leaders, and up and coming student leaders, in the central Connecticut community at YWCA New Britain's 17th Biennial Women in Leadership Luncheon. The honorees were saluted for their extraordinary personal and professional accomplishments. Each honoree promotes the YWCA
YWCA Celebrates the Week of the Young Child
By Shaunna Cullen YWCA New Britain celebrated the Week of the Young Child April 24 to 28. The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. This year, teachers centered their activity
YWCA Offers New Group Exercise Class for Expectant and New Moms
by Shaunna Cullen Calling all mamas! YWCA New Britain is offering a new group exercise class called FitMama. FitMama exercise classes incorporate abdominal strength, toning, and low impact cardio for pregnant moms, or for new moms who want to bring their 0-18 month babies to class. Baby-wearing mamas should bring
School Age Hosts Carnival for Preschool Students
By Shaunna Cullen YWCA New Britain's school age program hosted an indoor carnival during spring vacation week for the preschool students. "This is a wonderful event for our programs. The school age children are very involved in planning, organizing, setting-up and running the event. Seeing the planning of the carnival through from
YWCA to Honor Women Leaders in Connecticut
YWCA New Britain will be hosting its 17th biennial Women in Leadership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. The event will recognize women in central Connecticut who demonstrate extraordinary leadership and outstanding achievements. More than 600 women