Who We Are
The YWCA Bucks County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
We work to bring out the individual strengths of women and youth and to foster resiliency and self-sufficiency. Our philosophy, in keeping with the mission of the YWCA to empower women and families, centers on providing the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
The YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing services for women and their families in our community.
Our local programs and services have furthered the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1914. Over the past 108 years, programs have evolved and have included educational and employment classes for women, teen clubs, community dialogue, and groups to discuss race relations.
YWCA IS ON A MISSION
Our Values
The YWCA Bucks County is committed to the empowerment of, community-based service to, and partnership with women, girls, and families in need. Integrity, diversity, inclusivity, empathy, and self-value are non-negotiable elements of everything we do.
Our Vision
We envision a community of empowered women, girls, and families succeeding through increased opportunities to pursue and fulfill their individual aspirations.
Our Team
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Ali Pottebaum
Director of Housing
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Amparo Mills
Family Center Coordinator - Bucks Meadow
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Ashli Servis
Director of Youth & Family Services 215.953.7793 x102
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Charlene Thomas
Case Manager
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Cherrelle Cannon
Youth Services Program Supervisor 215.953.7793 x111
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Denise McClease
Social Services & Social Justice Supervisor
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Guillaume Stewart
Executive Director
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Kelly Pasquarella
Director of Resource Development
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Kristin Chapin
Associate Director
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Lidia Kolodub
Family Center Coordinator, Country Commons
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Pete Pasquarella
Shared Housing Coordinator
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Rowayda Jaaf
Family Center Coordinator, Creekside
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Tenae Gentner
Housing Liaison
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of women leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for YWCA Bucks County.
2024-2025 Officers
Dr. Karen Hudson
President
Cheryl Neas
Vice President
Jennifer BeVier
Treasurer
Meghan Fleming
Secretary
Anjum Mirza
April Townsend
Asmi Marharishi
Carlyn Dona
Dr. Erica Pugh
Dr. Seema Kazmi
Habeeba Laguins
Jamie Krestar
Jill Wallen
Karen Ulmer
Katherine Streit
Keira Seidman
Kelly Reid
Kristin Smedley
Maureen Bell
Tanya Longino
Annual Reports
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and we’re committed to accountability and transparency in everything we do. Below you will find resources that illuminate our financial position, outline how we allocate our resources, and showcase the impact of the valuable support from our donors and sponsors. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we welcome your support of our mission!