The YWCA
has been housed in
the 114-year-old
building since 1970.
events, which provides a stunning backdrop for showers, birthday parties and other celebrations.
The YWCA also lends the space to other nonprofits in need of a meeting space.
The beautiful old home is a living, evolving venue where the YWCA carries out its daily
mission to eliminate racism and empower women. The nonprofit holds several events to help
support its goals.
Raunikar notes, “The Book Sale held during the last weekend in September is a wonderful
event that supports and raises awareness of our literacy program. I am amazed by the number of
book donations that we receive throughout the year that make our used book sale possible.”
She cites the Girls in Pearls Fashion Show as one of her favorite events. “It’s another great
event that raises awareness of our programs. Clothing from our Thrift Shop is featured in
the show and we try to choose models who represent each of our programs. The program
information is shared with the audience through the script.” This year’s fashion show will be held
August 18.
The YWCA also teams up with the Central Westmoreland Unity Coalition the second
Tuesday in October in Saint Clair Park for the Annual Unity Rally, which provides an
opportunity for everyone to celebrate diversity and foster harmony within the community.
“We recently held the
Sportswomen of the Year awards
banquet, recognizing outstanding
female athletes in Westmoreland
County,” adds Raunikar.
Though Raunikar has a long
commute to Westmoreland County
from her Johnstown home, she
wouldn’t change a thing. She gets to
work in a beautiful historic mansion
for an organization through which
she can literally see lives being
changed every day. “I’ve grown fond
of Greensburg and Westmoreland
County...It’s an active community
with many caring people.”
For information on renting the
Huff Mansion or YWCA’s many
programs, visit the website at
ywcawestmoreland.org.
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