Seeking Safety Domestic Violence Training
May 13, 2020
Domestic Violence Training Goes Virtual
Register now for YWCA Central Alabama’s Seeking Safety: Dynamics of Domestic Violence Online Training.
Events
Support YWCA - Purse & Passion 2020
April 30, 2020
YWCA Central Alabama's annual Purse & Passion is the YW's largest fundraiser. It raises more than $600,000 each year to support domestic violence services; child and youth development programs; and safe, affordable housing.
CREW Summer Camp for Teens
April 14, 2020 to April 30, 2020
YWCA Central Alabama annually conducts CREW (Creating Responsible Educated Working teens). CREW is a camp that serves Woodlawn teens entering 9th-12th grades, with the capacity to serve up to 15 students. This seven-week summer enrichment program is for Woodlawn teens. Internship opportunities are available thanks to local business partnerships that will align with students' education and career goals.
Sign Up for 2020 Stand Against Racism Events
March 13, 2020
YWCA Central Alabama’s observance of the 14th annual Stand Against Racism includes this month’s 21-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge. A luncheon featuring Anthony Ray Hinton, who spent 30 years on death row for crimes he did not commit, has been CANCELED.
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2020 KIDS Korner Luncheon
February 13, 2020
At YWCA Central Alabama, we believe those who have the least deserve the very best start in life. That’s why we offer a nationally-accredited child and youth development program for children of low-income, homeless and working families. Join us at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 13 for our 13th annual KIDS Korner Luncheon at the BJCC East Ballroom.
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Jan. 7 Women's Health Discussion
January 7, 2020
YWCA Central Alabama will present YWe Fit: The Better Health Care for Women Resolution, a virtual discussion about the current state of health care. Mark your calendar for Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. The presentation will feature Dr. Lisa Jackson, the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Director of Cardiovascular Disease, and Dr. Kiersten Kennedy of UAB Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Joining them will be the YW's Dr. Idrissa Snider, Director of Social Justice, and Knetta Adkins, Coordinator of Community Education and Advocacy. To participate, contact advocacy@ywcabham.org.
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Walk & Vigil to End Domestic Violence
October 17, 2019
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and across the country, survivors, victim advocates, government officials, faith-based groups, health care providers, business leaders, police officers, and concerned citizens will take steps towards eliminating intimate partner violence. This year the YWCA Central Alabama will host the BELIEVE SURVIVORS campaign during DVAM.
Purse and Passion St. Clair
August 8, 2019
YWCA of Central Alabama's annual Purse & Passion St. Clair County Luncheon will celebrate its 11th year of transforming lives by providing domestic violence services to St. Clair County and neighboring communities on August 8, 2019. All gifts made to this fundraising event benefits Our Place, the only domestic violence shelter in St. Clair County. Since opening in 2009, the Our Place shelter has provided legal assistance, support, and housing to more than 7,435 domestic violence victims in St. Clair and Blount counties.
Purse & Passion 2019
April 18, 2019
YWCA Central Alabama's annual Purse & Passion Luncheon is the YW's largest fundraiser and raises more than $600,000 each year to support all four of the YW's program areas: domestic violence services; child development programs for children of homeless and low-income families; safe, affordable housing; and social justice programs.
