We celebrated the end of our 40th Anniversary Event Series with the 40/30 Party on December 18.  
Every girl deserves a life of possibilities.                    January 2018
 
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We are excited to welcome Loraine Hardin to our Board of Directors!
 
"I believe it is critical for a board member of any organization to be fully present and to add value in every interaction. In order to do that, there needs to be a match with skill sets, passion and capacity to fulfill the duties."
  
 
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2,596 guests attended  /  $218,160 raised by the 12 events 
 
THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our twelve 40th Anniversary events throughout 2018! We enjoyed seeing old and new friends alike, and are grateful for all of the support, stories and community you shared with us.
 
We look forward to your continued support and even more possibilities for the girls and young women we serve in the years to come. 
 
 
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Saturday, April 13th  /  5:30 p.m.
The Ron Pearson Center
 
Save the date for our 20th Annual YWRC Gala! This celebration of empowerment includes a silent auction, dinner, awards and program. 
 
Proceeds raised at the YWRC Gala will support the critical work we do with local girls and young women throughout Greater Des Moines to combat trauma and build resiliency. 
 
 
 
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Meal Donations
 
Many of our clients experience food insecurity. Meal Donations are a huge part of how we keep our programming accessible for clients. By becoming a Meal Donations Volunteer, you are helping meet the basic needs of our participants through giving them a fresh, nutritious meal.
 
For more information or to donate a meal, contact Volunteer Coordinator Max via email or 515-244-4901.
 
 
In Case You Missed It...
 
This section is dedicated to articles and news featuring topics such as self-esteem, empowerment, positive body image, young moms, gender-specific issues and role models.
 
 
 
 
The Girl Who Walked Through a War, United Way of Central Iowa, December 13, 2018
 
 
Twelve Books for Feminist Boys and Girls, The New York Times, December 19, 2018
 
 
 
 
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818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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