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Volume 8:November & December 2007 |
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Racial Justice
Forum During October's YWCA Week Without Violence, our Racial Justice Committee held a forum of community leaders. Approximately 50 community leaders participated in discussions facilitated by Dr. Gerda Govine on the topic "Words Matter . . . Actions Follow." The purpose: to determine personal steps that each could take to reduce violence in Pasadena / Altadena, specifically the Northwest Community. A report has been sent to each forum participant and the YWCA will be following up in intervals throughout the year to reflect and communicate collective successes while also helping to facilitate collaborations for future Racial Justice endeavors. We greatly appreicate the time Dr. Govine has contributed to this project. If you would like to become more involved in promoting racial justice, here are two suggestions.
As an organization that champions the issues of racial justice and women's empowerment, the YWCA sees the issue of affordable housing to have great relevance. No two groups of people are more disproportionatley affected by the lack of affordable hosuing in our City than low-income minority families and single parent, female headed households. We urge you to be a part of the conversation in our City. What You Can Do
Your Charitable Dollars At Work |
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For Girls (JFG) News:
Strengthening
the Mother Daughter Bond: During our weekly JFG sessions, the girls were asked to identify and discuss different types of mother-daughter relationships, the challenges and frustrations in their relationships with their moms and also ways they can better communicate and connect with them. One group session asked the girls to write a letter to their moms explaining something that they would normally have trouble saying face-to-face. The girls then had to decide whether or not to give the letters to their moms; the overall idea was to open the door to communication. Mother & Daughter Night This November we hosted 42 girls and their mothers for a night where they can enjoy a meal together and a few hours without interruption. Each mother/guardian and daughter who participated in Mother Daughter Night received a frame that they decorated, a Polaroid picture of themselves, dinner, and dessert. To conclude the night, the mothers/guardians and daughters were provided with a presentation by Peace Over Violence on Self-Defense.
We Are Recruiting! Just for
Girls is a YWCA mentoring program designed to address
issues affecting the lives of young women. We provide a positive
safe environment to talk about issues and get the facts. We
continuously focus on building self esteem and confidence. Throughout the
year we will cover how to establish healthy relationships, dealing with
bullying, girls' health, thinking ahead to college and careers, and
completing a community service project.
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