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Smiles, costumes, games, candy and fun were the only things on the agenda at the annual Fall Festival for the kids in the YWCA’s child development programs.
Whether they were playing Ring Toss, decorating cookies, bowling with pumpkins or jumping in the bounce house, the girls and boys had a frighteningly good time at the event, which is hosted by the Junior Board.
As part of their healing process, domestic violence victims and children who have witnessed family violence recently participated in art therapy sessions at YWCA Central Alabama. They created beautiful butterflies to symbolize their transformation from victims to survivors.
Herb Jackson was looking for ways to follow his passion and give back to his community when he joined YWCA Central Alabama's "Building Communities, Bettering Lives" AmeriCorps program a few years ago. Turns out, he found a new career.
After attending YWCA Central Alabama’s recent Health and Wellness Fair, one YW resident vowed to start cooking more instead of relying on packaged foods.
“I’ve gained a lot of weight since I stopped cooking regularly, and I know I’m eating too much sodium,” she said. “I don’t have an excuse, but I’m going to start doing better.”
That was exactly what organizers hoped would happen when planning the fair, which focused on physical, mental, spiritual and financial wellness.
The theme of the Ninth Annual Purse & Passion St. Clair County Luncheon was “A New Chapter” and the 425 guests gave generously to help domestic violence victims turn the page and begin new lives free from abuse.
Zadren Hill had been looking for summer job opportunities when he learned about YWCA Central Alabama’ CREW (Creating Responsible, Educated, Working teens) program. Although he was excited by the possibilities, he had no idea the impact it would have on his future.
“It helped me find my foundation,” said Zadren, who will begin his sophomore year at Woodlawn High School next week. “It was an amazing experience.”
A group of athletic coaches from Birmingham City Schools recently participated in a workshop to learn how they can help their players learn to respect women and have healthy relationships.
Annetta Nunn, community outreach coordinator for YWCA Central Alabama, led the “Coaching Boys Into Men” workshop, a program of Futures Without Violence. The California-based nonprofit works to end violence against women, children and families around the world.
Omedia Walker-Harris was scrolling through Facebook when she saw a post about YWCA Central Alabama’s vision assistant training program for single mothers. “I thought it was a good opportunity and I started to send it to a friend,” the single mother of four said. “Then I thought, ‘Wait a minute, I can do that.’ I’m so glad I did.”