Community members donated 2,733 diapers as part of Local 5's Beau and Bella's Diaper Drive! 
Empowering a life of possibilities.                                    February 2022
 
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We are excited to announce the 2022 Louise Rosenfield Noun Impact and Visionary Awards: 
 
Sydney Moore, Impact Awardee
Renee Hardman, Visionary Awardee.
 
These awards celebrate community members who are committed to empowering the lives of girls and young women to be full of possibilities. Sydney and Renee will be honored at the YWRC Gala: Growing Locally on Saturday, April 9, 2022.  
 
 
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Registration is open! Space is limited. Register by March 4. 
 
5th - 7th Graders: Tuesday, March 15, 12 - 4 p.m.
8th - 12th Graders: Wednesday, March 16, 12 - 4 p.m.
 
The event includes three mini workshops comprised of empowerment themed art projects, creative movement, and community building. Lunch is provided and transportation is offered to those within seven miles of the YWRC.  
 
 
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ONE MONTH left to get tickets!
 
Make plans now to join us for one of Greater Des Moines' favorite community events, the YWRC Gala: Growing Locally.
 
Guests will gather Saturday, April 9, 2022 for an evening full of delicious food, inspiring awardee speeches, enticing auction packages, and a powerful program that demonstrates how YOU empower local girls and young women to grow in confidence, self-esteem, and resiliency. 
 
 
Get Involved
 
Art Supply Drive - Give a little, help a lot!
 
Our team is preparing for Empowerment Workshops and would like your help to ensure we have the art supplies needed for this two-day event. The most needed items are coloring pencils, markers, construction paper, pencil sharpeners, paint brushes (any size), and acrylic paint.
 
Items can be dropped off in the YWRC building entryway through Wednesday, March 9 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday or 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday) or be shipped directly to our office at 818 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309.
 
 
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Young Womens Resource Center
818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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