August 2019 Issue
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August 2019 |
![]() YWCA Went Over the Edge
On Saturday, August 3, 20 people went over the edge of Tower 217 in support of the YWCA of Grand Island. Thanks to the support of our edgers and sponsors we were able to raise $23,000 to enable us to advocate and provide programming that eliminates racism and empowers women.
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Thank you to all of our sponsors: |
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Thank you to our Edgers! |
Thank you to our Volunteers |
Brandon Baltazor – Bosselman Energy |
Anthony Santoya
Michael Leonard Carrie Kolar Jim Kolar Matthew Tubbs Shari Kearney Wendy Alexander Alice Barnes Jennifer Stelk-Fischer |
Miranda Earnest Kris O’Neil Chris Shenk Erin Urbom Rosie Lucero Angela Aldana Amanda Kreutzer David Weatherill |
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Allison Zitterkopf |
Don Deitemeyer |
We are in need of donations of school supplies for our Child Development Center. Donations can be dropped off at the YWCA Front Desk. |
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We are currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Woman of Distinction. Nomination forms are available online here or at the YWCA Front Desk. Nominations are due by 4pm on Tuesday, September 3rd. |
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![]() We will be taking a Stand Against Racism on April 25th and 26th and we are asking you to join us. On Thursday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th we are asking businesses and organizations to sign the pledge to Stand Against Racism. The YWCA will come to your business or organization for a pledge signing and pictures for your social media pages. To schedule a time to Stand Against Racism, email Amy Bennett at ywcaexec@ywca-gi.org or call us at 308-384-9922. |
![]() On Friday, April 26th at 6pm, the YWCA of GI, in partnership with the Central Community College Multicultural Resource Center, will be showing the film “Documented”, a documentary about Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jose Vargas, who discovered he was an undocumented American as an adult. Following the film we will have a panel discussion on immigration with community members who have experienced the immigration system. This event, held at the YWCA of GI, is free of charge and open to the public. |
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![]() Are You Ready to Go Over the Edge? Pre-Registration is now open for Over The Edge 2019. Anyone who registers by 5pm on May 1st For information, and to register, visit https://give.overtheedge.events/YWCAGrandIsland2019 |
![]() YWCA Child Development Center Open Enrollment The YWCA Child Development Center will have open enrollment |
Now Taking Registrations for School Age Summer Program Do you have a child who needs a place to go this
To register your child, contact Child Development Center Director |
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March 2019 Issue
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![]() ANNUAL FUND DRIVE STARTS MARCH 1ST! Daizy is a happy, energetic 5-year-old. She is a social butterfly, eager to learn, play, and talk with her friends. This is a long way from where Daizy was when she started coming to the YWCA of Grand Island in December of 2017. Daizy’s mom Taylor brought Daizy to the YWCA of Grand Island because she was concerned about Daizy’s speech, social skills, and some of her behaviors. “When she got upset she would crawl under a table, cry, and throw her shoes at you” After researching multiple child care centers in Grand Island, Taylor chose to enroll Daizy at the YWCA. Taylor told us. “Within a few weeks of being at the YWCA, Daizy made a turn around. She was speaking in complete sentences, and making friends.” In January, Taylor saw a piece of art on the wall outside of Daizy’s classroom and was surprised at what she saw. “Daizy wrote her own name! I was so proud of her. And Daizy was excited because she knew what the letters in her name were and knew some of the sounds they made.” “It has literally been life changing for us. I was struggling so hard. I was at a loss on how to help her. It’s beautiful. I don’t know what I would do without bringing her to the YWCA.” Taylor and Daizy’s story is just one of many at the YWCA of Grand Island. And it is not just child care. It is the woman who feels safer at night because of the self-defense class she took. It is the feeling of confidence and pride another woman has when she touches the earth after rappelling down Tower 217. It is the moment of connectedness after listening to the stories of those who are different than oneself. It is knowing you are making a stand for injustice when you Stand Against Racism. YWCA Grand Island is on a mission to empower women, eliminate racism, strengthen families, and improve the welfare of children. Won’t you join us? |
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![]() Empower Yourself!Next Women’s Self-Defense Class is Saturday April 13th!
Cost of the class is $20 for YWCA of Grand Island members and $25 for Not Yet Members. To register call the YWCA at 308-384-9922. |
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Are You A Member of the YWCA of Grand Island?To become a member of the YWCA of Grand Island, contact us at 308-384-9922 or click here. Family memberships are $60, Individual memberships are $35, and Senior Memberships are $25. A YWCA membership provides you with discounts to YWCA of Grand Island programs and discounts to local businesses. Join the YWCA of Grand Island today!! |
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Fun Facts about YWCA of Grand IslandDid you know our child care rooms are named for insects?
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