Summer Program participants enjoyed a day on the lake canoeing, building teamwork skills!
Every girl deserves a life of possibilities.                    August 2019
 
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This month, we are excited to spotlight a board member who has volunteered with the YWRC for SIX YEARS! 
 
"After being a young mom myself, I embraced the mission of the YWRC to educate and provide resources to young moms in our community. Through learning how the YWRC is serving young women, I also gain a better understanding of our community as a whole, and the issues that many young women face." 
 
 
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Our Feminists United Now (F.U.N.) group was recently awarded a mini grant through the Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program! F.U.N. learned about the grant process through creating and submitting their proposal, which included plans to help spread accurate, inclusive information about periods to our community.   
 
 
 
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Monday, October 7, 2019
at Centro and Malo restaurants
5:30 and 8 p.m. seating times
 
Tickets for one of Des Moines' favorite events are now on sale! Join us for our 10th Annual Celebrity Servers Night as we feature local celebrities (often in costume) hosting guests for a delicious three-course meal in support of the YWRC’s mission - all for only $45/guest. 
 
 
Get Involved
 
Provide a meal
 
Many of our clients experience food insecurity. Meal Donations are a huge part of how we keep our programming accessible for clients. By becoming a Meal Donations Volunteer, you are helping meet the basic needs of our participants through giving them a fresh, nutritious meal.
 
Interested? Contact us via email or at 515-244-4901 for more information or with any questions.
 
 
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Young Womens Resource Center
818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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