50 guests joined us for a distanced outdoor viewing of Troop Zero on Sept. 18 in our parking lot! 
Empowering a life of possibilities.                                 October 2020
 
Article Image
 
This month we are honoring the 28 community members who made up our 2020 Celebrity Servers Night: Home Edition team. These individuals volunteered to rally their networks in support of our participants and virtually host guests as part of our online celebration. Special shout out goes to our event co-chairs, Diane Rasmussen and Frank Vaia (pictured).   
 
 
Article Image
 
Lotus is open to high schoolers who would like to improve emotional regulation, make connections, learn coping skills and create a safety plan. Participants will use art to learn to identify emotions and triggers, become self-aware and learn assertive communication.  
 
Group will meet at the YWRC while following strict social distancing practices. Transportation can be provided. 
 
 
Article Image
 
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
 
Tickets are on sale now for the 19th Annual Polk Count Women Attorney's Basket Auction! Each year, this generous group puts on a fantastic event to benefit the YWRC, including a wide variety of baskets full of exciting items and experiences.
 
Guests will enjoy a four course meal from The River Center in the comfort of their own home while placing final bids on baskets and watching a live program. 
 
 
Get Involved
 
Meal and Snack Providers
 
Many of our clients experience food insecurity. Providing meals and snacks continues to be a significant part of how we meet our participants' basic needs. While we've moved most programming to be held in a virtual space, we continue to provide pre-packaged meals for our Young Moms and After School snacks for Empowerment participants. ​
 
Ready to help? Contact Cindy via email or by calling 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. 
 
 
 
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion of Gender Equality, Dies at 87, NPR, September 18, 2020.
 
DMARC Expands Local Food Pantries at Des Moines Schools, The Business Record, September 23, 2020.
 
 
9 Women Leaders on What Gender Equality Means to Them, Jacksonville Free Press, October 12, 2020.
 
 
Show your support:
        

Would you like to forward this email to a friend? Click here.

Share This Email: Facebook   X   Linked In  

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

Unsubscribe