Honoring Women of the Nonprofit World- Javita Thompson - One United Lancaster

Women Who Inspire Us: Honoring Leadership, Mentorship, and Growth - Catholic Charities of New York

Women’s History Month is a time to honor the generations of women who fought for inclusion, equity, and opportunity—not just for themselves, but for those who would follow. At Catholic Charities of New York, we carry that legacy forward by walking alongside women—providing food and shelter, supporting mothers and children, advocating for immigrant women and survivors of trafficking, offering legal guidance, and connecting women to workforce deve…

Honoring Women of the Nonprofit World- Javita Thompson - One United Lancaster

Javita Thompson, a member of Elizabethtown College’s Senior Leadership Team and Director of the Center for Community and Civic Engagement, started her journey in a different way. Thompson left college at 19-years-old and returned years later after having two kids, a husband and a mortgage. She reached the decision to return to school after evaluating what she enjoyed most at her job, which was the community engagement components.  “I loved conne…