V Warriors
Welcome!
V-Warriors is a student-run organization at Franklin and Marshall College. We are all-inclusive and our sole purpose is ACTIVISM. We aim to raise awareness about violence against women around the world and to raise funds for local charity organizations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We hope that by engaging our campus and community in this work, we can create a safe and supportive environment for people of all genders, sexualities, and races/ethnicities.
Contact Us
If you would like to donate, help, or get involved in any way or if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, feel free to reach out!
Email: fandm.v.warriors@gmail.com
© 2015 by V-Warriors at F&M
Our Beneficiaries
2015: YWCA of Lancaster
YWCA seeks to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA is an international organization with over 300
2014: Milagro House
Milagro House is a not-for-profit program that provides education, housing, and counseling for women and children experiencing homelessness. Whether it is addiction, mental illness, or abuse that brings women to the shelter, Milagro House provides services to help get them back on their feet. Weekly mental health counseling, budgeting and parenting
support, supplying personal items if they cannot afford their own, job training, and a disciplined environment that promotes reponsibility and independence are all part of the support that Milagro House gives its residents until they are confident and prepared enough to gain control over their lives and make safe, healthy choices.
Visit milagrohouse.org for more info. Donated: $2,118.93
Special Thanks to Planned Parenthood
Alumna and V-Warrior Arissa Brown 14' now works for Planned Parenthood in Central PA! We thank her
and Planned Parenthood for coming to the 2015 show to provide educational information and safe sex supplies to our guests. Planned Parenthood provides and promotes access to essential health care services and comprehensive education. Their services include family planning and birth control, cancer screenings, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, abortion care, pregnancy testing, and education. There is a clinic right here in Lancaster.
Visit plannedparenthood.org for more info.
locations in the US, including here in Lancaster, and branches in 126 other countries. It's the oldest and largest multi-racial women's organization in the world. Men and boys are welcome to participate in YWCA programs and activities as allies. Some of the services offered for women and children in Lancaster are an overnight shelter, violence prevention programs, a residence program, childcare, sexual assault counseling, racial justice initiatives, and a summer STEM education program for girls 9 - 12.
Visit ywcalancaster.org for more info. Donated: $2,000.00