Youre on your way to a better workout when you join alton s ywca. From its early history, ywca organized multiinterest, multicultural clubs to for young women and girls in the area. In 1932, the ywca international cookery book of malaya was published as a result of a conference in ipoh. Alton next year marks the 100th anniversary of the alton ywca s affiliation with the national organization, and it has plenty of history to show for it 27 books worth. Throughout its history, the ywca has been in the forefront of most major movements in the united states as a pioneer in race relations, labor union representation, and the empowerment of women. Ywca has been at the forefront of the most critical social movements for more than 160 years from womens empowerment and civil rights, to affordable housing and pay equity, to violence prevention and health care. The book includes an indepth look at all of the locations on the tour, plus the detailed history of alton and the surrounding region. The world young women s christian association world ywca is a movement working for the empowerment, leadership and rights of women, young women and girls in more than 120 countries. In response to the outbreak, ywca usa has launched the ywca covid19 emergency relief and community resiliency fund to provide emergency funds and inkind support for covid19 preparedness, response, and recovery services, and to shore up critical housing, childcare, and domestic violence programs facing imminent risk of closure. Mcdonald this weekend the alton ywca will honor two of altons racial justice pioneers.
Our ywca central alabama s future builds upon its past one filled with vision, risk taking, responsibility and high ethical principles. In 1934, the malayan ywca was accepted as a fully affiliated member of the world young womens christian association. We even provide the latest in ghost hunting equipment on select tours, so you can conduct an actual paranormal investigation. A history in pictures of the ymca in the united states hinding, andrea on. Alton at 176 years old, alton continues changing, so it only was natural for a local author to add a 27year update to her popular 1986 book on. Founded in 1915 by a group of women who met as a bible study group, the ywca has evolved as programs and services have changed to meet the needs of women and families in our community. Alton the second floor of the alton ywca, located at 304 e 3rd st. Alton next year marks the 100th anniversary of the alton ywcas affiliation with the national organization, and it has plenty of history to show for it 27 books worth. Alton area ghosts spawn cottage industry chronicle media. The workhouse stands on a dry and extensive site, a short distance from the town. Get to know the ins and outs of this spooky location with an expert ghosthunter leading the way. Ywca has been at the forefront of the most critical social movements for more than 150 years from womens empowerment and civil rights, to affordable housing and pay equity, to violence prevention and health care. We are an allireland association bringing together women of all ages, backgrounds and denominations.
Eliminating racism, empowering women, the ywca of alton is dedicated to building a stronger, united, and healthier. Janet campbell godfrey janet jan leigh campbell, 64, died monday, april 2, 2018 at christian hospital north east. The young womens christian association in india, the history of ywca dates back to 1875 when the first local association was established in mumbai. The art, music, history, and dessert event is always an enjoyable, educational, and delicious evening, so i encourage you to go learn more about altons history and support. Alton touts the mcpike mansion as part of embracing its reputation as a paranormal tourism location. Initially, ywca opened with a lounge and cafeteria offering 10cent lunches for working women. Ywca began offering bilingual instruction to help immigrant women. Each year we honor extraordinary women who are paving the way for our future leaders, said said lisa brown, ywca of alton women of distinction event cochair. Alton ywca is happy to present the witnessing whiteness book discussion closed group. The house is an old house remodelled, and contains ample accommodation for all the inmates. This weekend the alton ywca will honor two of altons racial justice pioneers.
Ywca of altons child enrichment program is a day care center in alton il. The nonprofit organization aims to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Throughout our history, the ywca has been in the forefront of most major movements in the united states as a pioneer in race relations, labor union representation, and the empowerment of women. The alton ywca will celebrate its 100 years of affiliation with the national ywca next year. The young womens christian association ywca the ywca is the oldest and largest multicultural womens organization in the world. Get the telegraphs enewsletter for headlines in your inbox. There were clubs for high school girls, young married women, factory. Alton josephine cloto marley wilson beckwith was born on march 22, 1915, in east st. Ywca central alabama vision ywca central alabamas vision is to create a more caring community. Bone fragments suspected to be murder victim bonnie. The members used various meeting places until 1907, when an elaborate new facility was completed at the corner of third and market streets. The gave parents and employees 3 day notice when they closed. In 2015, we celebrated our 100th birthday and are looking forward to many more years providing the programs and services to our community. This is a great way to whip your whole body into shape.
The ywca houston has been the goto organization for women and girls in the city of houston for more than 103 years. It was widely used in cookery lessons both in the ywca and in local schools. Louis paranormal research society for assisting in the ghost hunt at the alton, il ywca. Louis paranormal research society provides the best haunted history and ghost tours in the st. Social welfare history project young womens christian association. Dec 03, 20 alton at 176 years old, alton continues changing, so it only was natural for a local author to add a 27year update to her popular 1986 book on the citys history.
The haunting of the alton ywca was kept a strict secret for nearly 80 years. Art, music, history, and dessert history at hayner. There were clubs for high school girls, young married women, factory workers, domestic workers, and office workers. Bowles joined the national association as the head of colored programs in 19 and remained in that capacity until 1932.
The alton hauntings tours are based on the bestselling book by author troy taylor, haunted alton. See more ideas about illinois, alton illinois and history. If youre looking for a paranormal experience, its only a few clicks away. Josephine beckwith obituary alton, il the telegraph. It was formed by women who met on december 12, 1876, to address their concerns for the growing number of single women who were coming to chicago for work during the boom years after the great chicago fire. She was born june 22, 1953, in alton, the daughter of the late eldon.
Ywca was the first industrial federation of clubs to train girls in selfgovernment. When you need to take your workout to the next level, head on over to ywca in alton and try some new fitness routines. Alton argosy opens one of illinois first sportsbooks. Nov 14, 20 this weekend the alton ywca will honor two of altons racial justice pioneers. This history retraces the steps of the ywca from the agencys beginnings in 1903 to the vital programs currently underway.
Gail donnelly bader, president of the board of directors at the alton ywca, peruses one of 27 books containing history and artifacts of the local organization. Mcdonald the alton young mens christian association began in 1883. Youre on your way to a better workout when you join altons ywca. A brief history ywca ireland was officially founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest ywcas in the world. There are separate infectious wards at the back of the workhouse, which are sufficient for the purpose of the union. In response to the outbreak, ywca usa has launched the ywca covid19 emergency relief and community resiliency fund to provide emergency funds and inkind support for covid19 preparedness, response, and recovery services, and to shore up critical housing, childcare, and domestic violence programs facing imminent risk of closure as.
The ywcas of trenton and princeton came into existence in the early 1900s as women were entering the workforce and civicminded women in both communities sprang into action to support the growing ranks of working women. The birth of the ywca can be traced back to london in 1855 through the partnership. In 1905, the harlem ywca hired the first black woman general secretary of a local ywca branch, eva del vakia bowles. Author updates book on altons history alton telegraph. Ywca usa was founded as the young women s christian association in new york city in 1858. The alton ywca, located in alton, il, is a branch of the young mens christian association, or ymca.
Tour the old ywca building, investigating a secret haunting of over 80 years with professional paranormal tools and guides. This international fellowship of women, sworn to the task of applying to daily life the ideals of the christian religion, was born of one conflict and it was learned early that those ideals must be expressed in. Ywca history the ywca was founded in new york city in 1858. Often called the y, the alton ymca acts as an independent organization with its own board of directors and staff. These are a few of many challenges our local ywcas are facing. Nov 14, 20 art, music, history, and dessert details category. The ywca houston was founded in 1907 and has continued to build upon its legacy of empowering women and girls. This campaign is a social media based campaign through crowdtilt at s. Ywca metropolitan chicago is the oldest womenfocused social service organization in chicago. A history in pictures of the ymca in the united states.
Alton ywcas history and artifacts fill 27 books for next. The members and supporters include women from many different faiths, ages, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. This was followed by the ywca of india in the year 1896. About the ywca ywca usa mission ywca is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Women of distinction names 2020 honorees news break. Shows advertisement for secretarial school, streetcar tracks, and automobiles. The members and supporters include women from many different.
The lead investigator didnt have answers to simple history questions about the property. Louis paranormal research society provides the best haunted history and ghost tours in the. The yw plays a leadership and collaborative role as it works to achieve. The alton museum of history and art and new bethel rocky fork a. Ywca of alton youth programs encourage young people to engage in positive selfdiscovery, build meaningful relationships with others, while empowering youth to be the best version of themsel.
Ywca s patrons can find places to park in the area. Join us and spend the night exploring and investigating this haunted labyrinth of a building. Ywca was the first organization to introduce the positive health concept and sex education in all health programming. When you need to take your workout to the next level, head on over. Alton the ywca of alton on tuesday announced the 2020 women of distinction honorees. This campaign is a social media based campaign through crowdtilt at.
Ywca of altons child enrichment program alton il day care. The ywca of alton no longer has a child care program that operates out of the ywca. Initially known as the ladies christian association, the organization was dedicated to improving the temporal, moral and spiritual welfare of employed women. Aug, 2019 pictures of alton, illinois through the years that i have collected. Ywca in alton ywca 304 e 3rd st, alton, il 62002 yahoo us. Louis, illinois, to joseph alexander and cloto johnson marley. History ywca brooklyn eliminating racism, empowering.