7th & 8th grade After School participants created empowering notes to post around the YWRC.
Every girl deserves a life of possibilities.                    April 2019
 
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If you’ve visited the YWRC recently, you’ve likely seen a new friendly face at our front desk. We were excited to welcome Cindy to our team in March as the Office and Volunteer Coordinator. 
 
Cindy has spent several years empowering members of our community through various groups and time with the Des Moines Public Schools. Welcome to the team, Cindy! 
 
 
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Registration for Summer Programs is now open (FREE)! Each week includes a variety of lessons, field trips, games and crafts to help participants gain confidence, learn new skills and build relationships.  
 
Moving On To Middle School
6th grade: June 10 - 14 OR July 15 - 19
 
Sisters of Summer
7th and 8th grades: June 17 - 21 OR July 22 - 26
9th - 12th grades: June 24 - 28
 
 
SAVE THE DATE:
4TH ANNUAL SEX TRIVIA
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Tuesday, June 25th  /  at Ingersoll Tap
 
Teams will test their reproductive health knowledge while competing for prizes and bragging rights at the Young Empowerment Partnership's (YEP) annual Sex Trivia Night! 
 
All participants must be 21 years or older. 
 
Stay tuned for details
 
 
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Provide Sack Lunches for Summer Programs 
We are looking for meal providers for our Summer Program sack lunches! These lunches should serve 20 young women and include a sandwich or wrap, a side of sturdy fruit/veggie (i.e. carrots, apples) and a dessert.
 
Sort and Organize Baby Clothes Donations
Ready to lend a hand in support of our Young Moms? We are in need of a volunteer to help with sorting and organizing our donations of baby clothing so we can be sure to have resources ready for our participants. 
 
Interested? Contact us via email or at 515-244-4901 for more information or with any questions.
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Young Womens Resource Center
818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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