YWRC staff and volunteers transformed an unused space in front of our building into Louise's Garden!
Empowering a life of possibilities.                                       August 2020
 
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"Carley is a strong example of hard work and dedication. She is a responsible and warm mother, always asking questions and interested in learning new ways to care for her child. Carley has been successfully dedicated to breastfeeding and is always open to helping her peers with breastfeeding questions and offering other types of support, such as providing rides to other moms."
 
- Sarah, Young Moms Lead
 
 
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YWRC Participants are invited to a safely-distanced, outdoor viewing of Troop Zero in our parking lot!
 
5th, 6th, 7th Grades: Thursday, September 10
8th grade, High School, Young Moms: Friday, September 11
 
Event begins and food available at 6 p.m.  /  Movie starts at 7 p.m.
This event is FREE to all participants and their families, but registration is required. Masks required; we will provide masks for those who don't have one. Click the link below for details and to register. 
 
 
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Monday, October 5, 2020
Meal pick up from Centro, Django or Malo
Online event celebration with Servers at 7 p.m.
 
Provide much needed support for 1500 local girls and young women in a new way! This year's event will include an uplifting program demonstrating the impact YOU can make while you enjoy a delicious three course dinner and have fun with our dedicated Celebrity Servers from the comfort of your home. 
 
Tickets go on sale soon - stay tuned! 
 
 
Get Involved
 
Distance Learning Kits - Items needed by Friday, September 4
 
The YWRC needs YOUR help to make sure our participants have all the supplies they need for distance learning. We are currently seeking donations of notebooks, pencils, pens, highlighters, three-ring binders, loose leaf lined paper, markers, crayons, colored pencils, scissors, construction paper and glue sticks.
 
We are also accepting donations specifically for our Young Moms' children, including educational books, games and puzzles for toddlers and kids pre-k through 3rd grade. 
 
Ready to help? Contact Cindy via email or by calling 515.244.4901 to arrange item drop off.  
 
 
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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.
 
Celebrating Suffrage From Your Living Room, Catt Center, July 14, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Young Womens Resource Center
818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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