We celebrated the start of a new year with our Back to School Bash on August 15 at the YWRC.
Every girl deserves a life of possibilities.                    September 2019
 
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Sidney is a strong supporter of local girls and young women, and started as a weekly volunteer at the YWRC in the beginning of 2019. She supports the YWRC with a variety of database and donor acknowledgment projects.
 
“Sidney is so reliable, always comes with a smile and is willing to help however we need her!" 
 
 
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Monday, October 7, 2019
at Centro and Malo restaurants
5:30 and 8 p.m. seating times
 
Tickets for one of Des Moines' favorite events are on sale through Friday, September 20! Join us as we feature local celebrities (often in costume) hosting guests for a delicious three-course meal in support of the YWRC’s mission - all for only $45/guest. 
 
 
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Friday, October 18, 5 - 7 p.m. at the YWRC
 
Join us for this all ages, FREE event to celebrate the release of our Feminists United Now (F.U.N.) group's new zine that's all about period positivity. The evening will include snacks, music, anatomy themed games, uterus cookie decorating, letter writing station, raffle and more.  
 
 
 
Get Involved
 
Provide a meal
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merriam-Webster Adds 'They' as Nonbinary Pronoun, The Guardian, September 17, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
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Young Womens Resource Center
818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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