Our 7th Grade After School Group visited the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in January.   
Every girl deserves a life of possibilities.                    February 2019
 
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This month, we are excited to celebrate one of our long-term volunteers, Julie Weichman! Julie has volunteered with us in many roles throughout the last SIX YEARS! 
 
"While I want to ‘help others’, I want that help to be meaningful to them, and actually help them to improve their life. At YWRC I see that happening."
 
 
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Saturday, April 13th  /  5:30 p.m.  /  The Ron Pearson Center
 
This celebration of empowerment includes a silent auction, dinner, awards and program. Proceeds raised at the YWRC Gala will support the critical work we do with local girls and young women throughout Greater Des Moines to combat trauma and build resiliency. 
 
 
 
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We are currently looking for two community members to join our team!
 
Our open positions include a full time Therapist and a full time Office and Volunteer Coordinator. Those interested can view job descriptions and details at the link below. [The Young Women’s Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity employer.]
 
 
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Donate essential personal care items to help us provide participants with items they need to be successful. 
 
Our most needed items include body wash, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lotion, vaseline and coconut oil (all full size items please). Our participants would especially appreciate hair care items suited to kinky/coiled/textured hair.
 
Ready to get involved? 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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