Our 2021 virtual YWRC Gala: Masquerade was held on Saturday, April 17 and raised $110,000!
Empowering a life of possibilities.                                 May 2021
 
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We were honored to celebrate Diana Urbina, Young Moms participant, with the WOW award during the 2021 YWRC Gala. 
 
"On top of her hard work ethic and dedication in reaching her goals, Diana has shown her amazing skills in motherhood and caring for her daughter who is now 2 years old. She shows a commitment to creating the best possible world for Thalia to grow up in and achieve success."
- Sarah, Young Moms Lead
 
 
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Spots are filling quickly for our upcoming Summer Program groups! Register online now for:
  • FULL - Moving On To Middle School (6th Grade): June 28 – July 2
  • Moving On To Middle School (6th Grade): July 19 – 23
  • Sisters of Summer: 7th and 8th Grades: June 21 – 25
  • Sisters of Summer: 7th and 8th Grades: July 12 – 16
  • FULL - Sisters of Summer: High School: June 14 – 18
Activities and discussions focus on empowerment, advocacy, self-expression, feminism and body positivity. Summer Programs are FREE, include lunch, and transportation is provided for those within seven miles of the YWRC.
 
 
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The YWRC offers free counseling services for one-on-one sessions to any persons age 10 – 21 who have been socialized and/or identify as female. Trans and nonbinary friends are welcome. These free, voluntary and confidential services give participants a safe place to talk about whatever they are going through, to be listened to and be accepted for who they are.
 
In addition to individual sessions, we also offer group counseling through Connections and Lotus programs.  
 
 
Get Involved
 
Provide lunches for our Summer Program Participants to enjoy
during group! We need volunteers to donate 10 lunches per day. Lunches should include a sandwich or wrap, a fruit or veggie option, chips or a cookie/dessert, and an individually contained drink.
 
This is a great project to do as a group. Providing meals and snacks during our programs is one way we work towards food security. Six Summer Program groups are offered (for free) and begin on June 14. 
 
 
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Young Womens Resource Center
818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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