We hosted a Trunk N Treat event in October including a chilli dinner, photo booth and lots of treats!
Empowering a life of possibilities.                                 November 2020
 
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We couldn't do this work without YOU. Because of people like you, local girls and young women can have lives full of possibilities. Our new annual report is a testament to what can happen when a community comes together to rally behind their youth. THANK YOU.
 
Flip through the (digital) pages to read special client stories, learn how COVID has impacted participants, view lists of volunteers and donors making an impact, review recent programming and to see all things YWRC.  
 
 
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Girls entering middle school experience a 50% decline in self-esteem, impacting their decisions about what they can achieve. We're here to help! Our programs include curriculum proven to help bolster confidence and self-esteem, which also leads to increased coping skills and resiliency.
 
Know of a girl looking for a fun, safe way to connect? Check out our After School programs and counseling options.  
 
 
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It is an increasingly difficult time for participants and they need YOUR help.  ​
 
Many were already facing challenging home lives, tight family budgets, and anxiety or depression before COVID-19. YOU can make it possible for local girls to have their basic needs met, to be empowered to advocate for themselves, and to have a safe space to be seen. Double your impact by making a tax deductible year end donation today thanks to a generous matching gift.
 
 
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Winter Boots
 
We need your help to ensure our participants are warm this winter season! Winter/snow boots are currently in high demand. To help make sure we can meet this need, we are asking folks to sign up to donate specific sizes of boots. Ready to help? Email Brooke or call her at 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. 
 
Mothers are the 'Shock Absorbers' of Our Society, The New York Times, October 16, 2020
 
How Men Can Confront Other Men About Sexist Behavior, Harvard Business Review, October 16, 2020.
 
 
Census Data: No Progress Made on Overall Gender Gap, The Business Record, October 19, 2020.
 
 
 
 
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818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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