The ffifth annual KIDS Korner Luncheon will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center.

The luncheon will benefit KIDS Korner, the YW’s child care program for children of homeless families. Last year, more than 40 YWonderful women invited over 350 of their friends, co-workers and neighbors to the KIDS Korner Luncheon for a day of friend-raising and fundraising.   The luncheon raised over $75,000!  

Since 1989, the YWCA Central Alabama has played a fundamental role in responding to the needs of homeless children. When a survey of shelters for homeless families revealed one of the biggest needs was child care during the day while parents were working or seeking employment, the YW responded by opening KIDS Korner, a nationally-accredited childcare program.

KIDS (Kids in Distress) Korner provides a safe, loving environment for homeless children to learn, play and re-discover their self worth.  KIDS Korner ensures they receive special care and individual attention during times of family crisis by providing:

• a unique curriculum designed for the transitional nature of homelessness
• a safe place to learn and play
• a snack and two hot meals a day
• many special programs with groups like the Children’s Dance Foundation
• staff members who are particularly sensitive to the children’s feelings of traumatic transition and who focus on building feelings of self worth

For over a century, the YWCA Central Alabama has been responding to the needs of women and families.  The YW’s programs and services serve women and children by providing:  affordable child care for low-income families; child care and after-school enrichment programs for homeless children; affordable housing for families and seniors; and a full array of domestic violence services. 

To make a donation to Kids Korner of the YWCA, click here.