Young Women's Resource Center

Happy Juneteenth! We are closed today in observance of this holiday, but will be celebrating tomorrow, Saturday, June 20th, with a table at Neighbors Day. The event is free to attend and aims to educate attendees about the significance of Juneteenth and the importance of advocacy. We'll see you in the Western Gateway Park soon!

Juneteenth

Every day, young moms work hard to build stable, loving futures for their children and themselves – futures that aren’t defined by where they started. We work alongside them to build a strong foundation from which they can flourish. Will you help shape their futures by making a donation today? https://bit.ly/ywrcdonatesa

We had a wonderful behind-the-scenes tour with Erin Kiernan and Rod Peterson at WHO 13 News! Moreno of FOUR EVER HOMES LLC. won this one-of-a-kind experience at our YWRC Gala earlier this year. Thank you to Javier, Erin, Rod, and their whole teams for supporting our participants in this unique way!

Join us in the Teen Zone at Pridefest this Saturday! Stop by for DIY Zines and Affirmation Cards, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - all FREE. We'll be located near the corner of East 5th and Walnut streets (near the food trucks). We hope to see you there!

The team is all ready for our first week of Summer Group next week! ☀️ There are a few spots a available during most upcoming weeks. Check it out at YWRC.org/summer or at the link in bio.

Summer Program is FREE. Lunch and snacks are provided. Transportation can be provided for those within 7 miles of the YWRC.

Our garden space is getting a much needed makeover! We can’t wait to see it full of watermelon, tomatoes, and peppers! 🍉🍅🫑

Thank you! The results are in: the spring YWRC Book Sale raised $172,000 for local girls and young women! Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and shoppers who made this community event a success. Save the fall sale dates: October 15 - 19, 2026.

Reminder - book drop off is open this weekend (Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. at 1901 Bell Avenue, Suite 7, Des Moines, IA 50315). Details here: https://iowasbiggestbooksale.org/donations.

Summer Programs begin in just TWO WEEKS! Summer Programs last Monday - Friday, 12 - 4 p.m. for one week. Groups are based on age and available for those going into 3rd through 12th grades. For more information and to sign up, visit https://ywrc.org/programs/summer.