Young Women's Resource Center

Reminder: The YWRC is closed Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. There are many ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in Greater Des Moines Thursday through the weekend. This includes the Neighbor's Day Celebration on Saturday - swing by our table! #iowajuneteenth #ywrc

Thank you to #BankersTrustCompany's EmpowHER team who not only provided GIANT pizza for our Young Moms group this week, but also brought meals three additional times throughout May and June! Interested in providing a meal? Details and dates needed here: mealtrain.com/trains/dk1do4

YWRC supports the LGBTQ+ members of our community, during Pride Month and all year long. We are a LGBTQ+ Ally Organization that believes in and strives for gender equity. This aligns with our two of our core values of Community and Equity.

Right now, Susan Kelly, YWRC Board Member, is MATCHING donations $1:$1 - up to $2,500! Can you donate $100 in support of empowering young moms today? donate.onecause.com/ywrc/donate #ywrc

As an 18-year-old mom, Susan Kelly’s steadfast commitment to her daughter and support of her community were the cornerstones of creating her path to success. Now, she is matching donations to YWRC made in May, up to $2,500! donate.onecause.com/ywrc/donate About: ywrc.org/susankelly

Still trying to find the perfect gift for a mom in your life? Donate to the YWRC! We are seeing an increase in young moms needing childbirth ed & doula care. Our doula team speaks five+ languages and help moms achieve healthier birth outcomes. Donate: donate.onecause.com/ywrc/donate

2 ways to celebrate the moms & mentors: 1. Make a donation in their honor and Susan Kelly will match it up to $2,500! ywrc.org/donate 2. Join us at Paws and Pints tomorrow, Saturday, May 10th for a special brunch celebration including raffles, flowers for mom, and more.

Good news! Donations made in May will be matched up to $2,500 thanks to Board member, Susan Kelly! Her experience as a young mom keeps the our mission close to her heart and makes her a strong leader. Thank you for this gift, Susan! Double your gift here: donate.onecause.com/ywrc/donate

Happy Gala Week - the silent auction is now LIVE! bit.ly/ywrcgala2025br… A variety of items are waiting for you. Even if you can't attend the #YWRCGala, you can still participant and show support through this auction. *The auction is open to those 21+ #ywrc #nextchapter

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THANK YOU to the generous volunteers who have given 37 hours to provide meals to participants: Judy, Robyn, Barbara, Alise, Laura, Elaine, Lynne, Sue, Crystal, Nicole, Sally, Emily, Julie, Karen, and the DMU OBGYN Club). ywrc.org/volunteer-appl… #ywrc #VolunteerAppreciationMonth

Thank you to Community Leader Francis Boggus, @nfmtweets Vice Chairman Ron Blumkin, and Operations Support Specialist - @ShopHomemakers Alyson Nelson for joining us for a tour earlier this week! We enjoyed sharing more about our work and continuing to learn about yours.

1200+ new tubes of toothpaste are ready and waiting for participants thanks to @Colgate! Did you know we provide basic hygiene items in addition to menstrual products? Having these items not only meets participants' basic needs, but also helps them feel more confident. #ywrc

Shout out to these @DesMoinesUniv OBGYN club volunteers for providing a delicious meal for Young Moms participants this week! Thank you! #ywrc

YWRC Gala ticket sales end on MONDAY - snag yours now so you don't miss all the excitement: bit.ly/ywrcgala2025tix (link in bio). #ywrcgala #ywrc #desmoinesiowa #dsmia #dsmusa #dsmhummingbirds #dsmgirl

Did you know we include career exploration in our programs? This Career Finder worksheet is one tool our team used during Empowerment Workshop to help participants identify skill sets, desired work environments, and goals. #ywrc

Congratulations to the 2025 @BusinessRecord #FortyUnder40 class, including our very own Erin Moran, senior communications director! We are thrilled to see her, along with several of our generous volunteers, celebrated in this way. businessrecord40.com/erin-moran #ywrc

We're proud to announce the 2025 YWRC Gala emcee will be Jackie Schmillen! Jackie is a longtime supporter and has graced our gala stage (virtual and in-person) on multiple occasions. Don't have your gala tickets yet? Secure them today: bit.ly/ywrcgala2025tix. #ywrc #ywrcgala

Shout out to the @nfmtweets team for supporting our Empowerment program in honor of Women's History Month! We appreciate you being champions of the girls and young women we serve, as well as women throughout our community. Thank you! #ywrc #NFM #womenshistorymonth

This year, we are honored to have a trio of truly remarkable women as our #YWRCGala co-chairs: Lisa Lavalle, Genevieve Lavalle, and Eva Lavalle! Their years of dedication, leadership, and passion for our mission inspire us all. Get your tickets now: bit.ly/ywrcgala2025tix. #ywrc