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A Message From Our New President
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Dear Friends,
As we kick-off a new fiscal year, let me begin by thanking our outgoing 2007-2008 Board President, Edith Grady for her time and dedication to the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley throughout the year. During her tenure, in partnership with Michelle Gavigan, YWCA Staff and the Board of Directors, we have continued to provide programs that push forward the Mission of the YWCA.
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We empowered girls with our Just for Girls after school program, empowered women with The Women of Excellence Speaker Series. We have worked toward eliminating racism with an Action Forum "RACE: Words Matter! Action Follows!" produced and hosted by the Racial Justice Committee and was attended by 50 community leaders. Additionally, we launched a YWCA blog titled "What's the Difference" to address race, ethnic and gender discrimination.
A big thank you to our volunteers, donors and past Presidents and Board Members for their continued support and dedication to the YWCA throughout the years. Whether you are a corporate supporter, government funder, individual contributor or volunteer, we greatly appreciate your financial support and time.
Fiscal year 2009 promises to be another exciting year! We have already kicked off the year with our Summer Girls' Empowerment Camp and have begun planning for our fall events. Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing and hearing from you in the fall. Save the date for the YWCA Women for Racial Justice Breakfast – Embracing our Diversity on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:30 am to 9:30 am at the Pasadena Hilton.
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Warmest Regards,
Carmen Vargas
YWCA Board President
Do you know "What's the Difference?"
Please read and comment on the new posts on our blog, "What's the Difference?" at www.ywcapasadena.blogspot.com. While at the site, remember to subscribe to the blog so that the updates come to you.
If you would like to contribute to the blog with an original post, please email Community Outreach Coordinator, Ashley Phillips, at ashley@ywca-pasadena.org.
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Girls' Empowerment Camp:
The YWCA's Girl's Empowerment Day Camp is in full swing!
We have just finished the third week of our Girl's Empowerment Camp. These weeks have been packed with swimming, empowering lessons & discussions, team-building games, college campus tours and growing friendships.
Swimming at Pasadena High School
Each week the lessons and discussion focus on a different theme. The themes for the first three weeks were: Life Skills, Self-Defense & Wellness, and Healthy Relationships respectively. Below is a picture of the girls learning proper table etiquette during our week of learning life skills.
 Learning table etiquette
We also tour a different college campus each week. We have visited UCLA, USC and Cal State L.A. We are looking forward to what the last two weeks have in store as these young girls begin growing into empowered women.
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Donate Online NOW!
Your contribution to the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley allows us to continue to offer our community:
- Just For Girls enrichment and development program for the school aged young women of Pasadena.
- Racial Justice work in our community.
- Community Building efforts through public dialogue and our program initiatives.
- Ensuring that you and our young women, your sister, your wife, and our families have a voice in our city, region and nation!
Your generosity ensures that we cultivate the next entrepreneur, the next engineer, the next scientist, or the next U.S. Speaker of the House!!
How Can I Get Involved?
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Volunteer. We are always recruiting women and girls to join a committee or to volunteer in the office.
Contact the Program Office.
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Join the Racial Justice Committee.
Contact Denise Jones, Chair.
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Contribute a brief article to our blog, "What's the Difference?"
Contact Ashley Phillips, Community Outreach Coordinator
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Save the Date
2008 Women for Racial Justice Breakfast!
The Honorable Carol Liu, breakfast committee chairwoman, invites you to mark your calendars for Monday October 20th, 7:30 - 9:30am at the Hilton Pasadena. This year the YWCA will bring together 600 community leaders and advocates to share in the YWCA's efforts of promoting and supporting racial justice throughout our community.
In addition to the prominent keynote speaker, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez we will be honoring community leader, Renatta Cooper, with the 2008 Racial Justice Award for her accomplishments and significant involvement in the struggle to eradicate racism.
Be a 'Community Advocate' by purchasing a table and inviting friends to join you at the breakfast.
Tables of ten for $450; $550 after September 26
Individual tickets for $45; $55 after September 26
You may purchase tables or individual tickets by clicking here or by sending a check to:
YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley
1200 North Fair Oaks, Pasadena CA, 91103.
Please write 'WRJB' in memo line.
For more information please contact Ashley or Michelle at
(626) 296-8433
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