Participants and staff decorated doors and walls in celebration of Black History Month in February.
Empowering a life of possibilities.                                          March 2022
 
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We are excited to feature Shannissy Catron in this month's spotlight. Shannissy has been working with the YWRC as part of our Better Beginnings Doula Program doulas since 2017.  
 
“Shannissy does an amazing job at meeting clients where they are in their pregnancy and postpartum journey’s. It’s very common to see Shannissy spending extra hours with clients helping them make birth affirmation banners, educating them on their choices, teaching them how to advocate for themselves and empowering them that their voices matter in pregnancy, birth and parenting.
 
 
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LAST CALL FOR TICKETS! Ticket sales end FRIDAY.
 
You're invited 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. 
 
 
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Registration is now open! 
 
Students going into 6th - 12th grades for the 2022-2023 school year are invited to join us for Summer Programs! Participants come together in a safe, inclusive environment for activities and discussions focusing on empowerment, resiliency, body positivity, feminism, reproductive justice, and self-expression.
 
Summer Programs are FREE, include lunch and/or snack, and transportation is provided for those within seven miles of the YWRC.  
 
 
Get Involved
 
Summer Program Lunches
 
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 13. 
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Young Womens Resource Center
818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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