Upcoming events.
LinkedIn Bootcamp
Join us Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m. for a powerful, hands-on LinkedIn Boot Camp designed to help you stand out, connect with the right people, and unlock new career or business opportunities.
Whether you're job searching, building your brand, or looking to grow your professional network — this workshop is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
How to create a professional, optimized LinkedIn profile
Crafting a compelling headline and summary
Networking strategies that actually work
Tips for content creation and increasing visibility
Using LinkedIn for job searching or business growth
This workshop is virtual. You will be sent the meeting login information after registering.
Register at https://bit.ly/libc25
Networking Workshop
“It’s not just what you know — it’s who you know.”
In today’s competitive job market, networking is more than just a buzzword — it's a vital skill for career growth, job searching, and professional development. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or working professional, learning how to build and maintain meaningful professional connections is a game-changer.
Tuesday, October 21st from 7:00 pm to 8:00 p.m.
What This Workshop Covers:
Why networking matters in every stage of your career
Understanding the types of networking (in-person, online, informational interviews, etc.)
How to overcome the fear of networking and make authentic connections
Do’s and don’ts of professional networking
How to follow up and stay connected the right way
Using platforms like LinkedIn to expand your reach
This workshop is virtual. Once you complete this registration form, a Zoom link will be emailed directly to you.
Register at: https://bit.ly/ntwrk25
The Perfect Fit's 25th Anniversary Luncheon
Join us on October 24, 2025 at the Renaissance Hotel in Allentown for the 25th Anniversary Outfit to Empower Luncheon, celebrating a quarter-century of empowering local women through The Perfect Fit. This inspiring event honors the impact of The Perfect Fit program and raises critical support to help women enter the workforce with confidence, clothing, and career readiness. Guests will enjoy a silent auction, speakers, and the chance to ignite lasting change in our community.
Learn more HERE
Stand Up and Give Back
Stand Up & Give Back: Comedy for a Cause
Presented by Liz Younger, LCSW
UPDATE: This show is SOLD OUT
Join us for an evening of laughter and impact at Stand Up & Give Back on June 28 from 6–9 PM at the Cetronia Fire Co. Social Club in Allentown. Enjoy a hilarious lineup featuring headliner Helene Angley, with Dana Charitonchick, Lynn Anne Yori, and hosted by Aliya Brown.
Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door, with food and a cash bar available. This PG-21 comedy show, part of the IYFE Entertainment Giving Tour, benefits YWCA Allentown’s Perfect Fit for Working Women, helping local women enter the workforce with confidence.
Doors open at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM.
🎟 Get tickets HERE
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About Our Presenting Sponsor, Liz Younger, LCSW
“Live the life you’re meant to live, become the best version of yourself.” This is the philosophy that drives Liz Younger, LCSW, whose practice is dedicated to helping individuals uncover their authentic selves and embrace personal growth, empowerment, and resilience. Liz offers compassionate, strengths-based therapy at her office located at 2341 Walbert Avenue, Allentown. Learn more at lizyounger.com.
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100 Days In – A Community Reflection on the New Administration
Join YWCA Allentown for the third and final installment of our community listening circle series:
100 Days In – A Community Reflection on the New Administration
📅 Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent the week before the event)
As we mark the first 100 days of the new administration, we invite you to gather in community to reflect, process, and share your experiences. This virtual listening circle offers a supportive space to connect with others, speak from the heart, and be heard.
Whether you’ve attended past sessions or are joining for the first time, your presence is welcome and valued. Together, we can honor our individual and collective experiences during this time of transition.
Register HERE to join us.
We look forward to listening, learning, and holding space with you.
Networking and Interviewing Workshop
Ready to take your career to the next level? Join Kescha Bell-Ross for two dynamic virtual workshops designed to help you sharpen your job search skills, master networking techniques, and confidently navigate job fairs.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Proven strategies to ace interviews
✅ Effective networking techniques to build strong connections
✅ Job search empowerment to help you stand out
These FREE online workshops are open to all—don’t miss this opportunity to gain the skills and confidence you need to land your next opportunity!
Networking and Interviewing Workshop
Ready to take your career to the next level? Join Kescha Bell-Ross for two dynamic virtual workshops designed to help you sharpen your job search skills, master networking techniques, and confidently navigate job fairs.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Proven strategies to ace interviews
✅ Effective networking techniques to build strong connections
✅ Job search empowerment to help you stand out
These FREE online workshops are open to all—don’t miss this opportunity to gain the skills and confidence you need to land your next opportunity!
30 Days In: A Community Reflection on the New Administration
We invite you to join us for a virtual gathering on Monday, February 24, 2025, as we reflect on the first 30 days of the new administration. This event is an opportunity to come together in community, share perspectives, and ensure all voices are heard.
Post-Election Community Listening Circle
Join YWCA Allentown on November 11 for a Post-Election Community Listening Circle, where we will come together to share our thoughts and feelings after this pivotal election. Regardless of the outcome, we know emotions will be strong, and the stakes are high for many.
This event aims to foster understanding and support healing within our community. Together, we will listen, reflect, and unite as we move forward, building bridges and supporting one another during this important moment. Everyone’s voice matters, and we invite you to be part of this conversation.
This event is virtual. Please register HERE to join the conversation.
Outfit to Empower Luncheon
On October 18, we will gather at the Renaissance Hotel to celebrate our mission, clients, and community at our Outfit to Empower Luncheon and Silent Auction. This event sells out each year as women from throughout the Lehigh Valley come together to support the Perfect Fit and empower other women to envision and build new futures for themselves and their families. Our theme this year is Ignite Your Impact and will feature guest speaker Erika Rothenberger.
To learn more, purchase tickets, or sponsor this inspiring event, please click HERE
ToastiQueen Takeover
"Ignite Your Impact as a Community Leader & Business Owner," at the Nonprofit #ToastiQueenTakeover benefiting YWCA Allentown and our upcoming The Perfect Fit for Working Women, Outfit to Empower Event!
Open Boathouse
Whether you’re interested in exploring a competitive activity or want to take up recreational rowing, the open boathouse is your chance to learn more about this exciting sport.
Join us on June 8th to tour the facilities, check out the boats, and watch a rowing demonstration.
Health, Wealth, and Harmony
Join us for this transformative event designed for women, by women.
Discover inspiring keynotes, interactive movement sessions, and workshops on nutrition, finance, and mindfulness. Gain expert insights into fueling your body, funding your goals, and energizing your spirit. Dive into practices to calm your mind and cultivate inner peace. Network with like-minded women to forge connections and empower each other to thrive.
This is a day for you. A day dedicated to personal growth and development where you have the chance to unlock your potential and embrace a life of abundance, vitality, and joy.
Racial Justice Challenge
YWCA Allentown is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 YWCA Racial Justice Challenge, to begin on April 1, 2024. The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is the action component of the Until Justice Just Is campaign, which runs throughout the month of April to raise awareness of systemic racism and how each of us can take action to advance justice.
Previously known as the Stand Against Racism Challenge or 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge, the YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is a unique virtual learning community that connects participants across the country.
The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. The Challenge works to foster personal reflection, encourage social responsibility, and motivate participants to identify and act on ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.
For four weeks, daily challenge activities (reading an article, listening to a podcast, reflecting on personal experience, etc.) are posted in the Challenge app and website, allowing participants to connect with one another, discover how racial and social injustice impact our communities, and identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. Each week covers a different topic related to equity and social justice. Daily activities are not posted on the weekends.