About the YWCA

The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County is a nonprofit community organization with almost 4,000 members. Established in 1929 on Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square as a women’s evangelical organization, the YWCA has long been an active force in the improvement of Adams County. Eighty years later, the YWCA’s national mission statement as well as our local purpose statement have changed, but we are still working to make Gettysburg and Adams County a first rate community.

Our various programs and services work toward furthering our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, as well as meeting our local purpose of providing opportunities for physical, spiritual and emotional well-being, addressing changing community needs and improving quality of life, and fostering understanding among all peoples.

The YWCA headquarters is now located on Fairfield Road in Cumberland Township. We also have satellite childcare facilities located at the Adams County Commerce Park, located at the intersection of Routes 15 and 30 in Straban Township as well as at Fairfield Elementary School in Fairfield, PA. Up to 305 children, aged 6 weeks through 6th grade are enrolled in the YWCA’s Child Enrichment Programs. Our award winning facilities include a fitness center, 2 racquetball courts, a 25 meter swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, several aerobic exercise rooms and a full court gymnasium. These facilities, coupled with classes and programs for all ages help promote a healthy lifestyle for the people in our community.