September 2009

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YWCA’s 7th Annual
Women for Racial Justice Breakfast

Monday, October 19, 2009 · 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. · Pasadena Hilton Hotel

Tables of ten for $450; $550 after September 25.
Individual Tickets $45; $55 after September 25

If your business or organization is purchasing ticket(s) or table(s), please register here. If you are purchasing a ticket(s) or table(s) as an individual please register here.

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Joy DeGruy

Dr. Joy DeGruy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, a Master's degree in Social Work, a Master's degree in Psychology, and a PhD in Social Work Research. She is an Assistant Professor at Portland State University. With over twenty years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work, she gives practical insight into various cultural and ethnic groups that form the basis of contemporary society. Dr. DeGruy's presentations also go far beyond the topic of cultural sensitivity; she provides specialized clinical work in areas of mental health and ecological resilience.

Dr. Joy DeGruy is the autohr of the book entitled Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Enduring Legacy of Injury and Healing.  This book addresses the residual impacts of trauma on African Descendants in the Americas.

Racial Justice Award Recipient:
Marge Wyatt


Be sure to join us in recognizing this remarkable woman and all that she has done to promote racial equality in Pasadena.

As a member of the Board of Education for the Pasadena Unified School District, she was, above all, a driving force behind the integration of Pasadena's public schools. She is a founder of the Child Care Information Center and continues to work through the NAACP, League of Women Voters, and other organizations to help make Pasadena a more equitable community for all.

Marge has served the Pasadena community through her partnership with many organizations including: NAACP, Zonta, Pasadena Education Foundation, Former California Assemblymember Jack Scott, Young and Healthy, Pasadena Mental Health Association and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.


Bridge-Builder Sponsor:

Ambassador Sponsors:

Michael Antonovich, L.A. County Supervisor 

 
 

Tea with Toby
hosted by YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley

Come and celebrate Toby Osos and the 63 years she has lived and served in Pasadena.  To make a reservation, please make a contribution here.

Your contribution will go to the Toby Osos Fund to support the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

When:  Wednesday September 16, 4 to 6 p.m.
Where:  YWCA, 1200 North Fair Oaks

 

 In the News
Our Summer Empowerment Camp highlighted in local news outlets. 

Click the links below to read the articles:
Pasadena San Gabriel Valley Journal
Pasadena Star News  

Articles also ran in: The Outlook (8/20/09) and The San Marino Tribune (7/30/09) 

Thank you to all our media partners who help us stay connected to the community. 

Gearing Up for Fall Programs and Classes
 

Parenting Classes   
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30p.m.
Where:  YWCA, 1200 N. Fair Oaks, Pasadena
Cost: $10 per class
 
SHIELD Self-Defense
When:  Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Where:  YWCA, 1200 N. Fair Oaks, Pasadena
Cost: $200 for 5 weeks and a personal session

Pilates Mat Classes
When: Tues. and Thurs., 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Where: YWCA, 1200 N. Fair Oaks, Pasadena
Cost:  $15 per class

Just for Girls Schedule

Monday:
Washington Middle School, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
YWCA Middle School Group, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Blair IB School, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Willard Elementary, TBD

Tuesday:
Blair IB School, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Muir High School, TBD

Wednesday:
Washington Middle School, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Blair IB School, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
YWCA High School Group, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday:
Blair IB School, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Muir High School, TBD

Questions: Call Ayana Rose, 626-296-8433
 
 

 
October 19 - 23, 2009

It is our goal is to provide continuing awareness of the many opportunities we have to take direct action.

Keep an eye out for the official calendar coming soon.  Until then, here are a few of the week's events:

Lunch / After School Assemblies on Racial Conflict  Muir, Blair, Marshall and others TBD.

Women and Girls Self-defense Classes
Tuesday, Oct 20 and Thursday, Oct. 21
6:30pm at the YWCA

Movie Screenings at the Pasadena Central Library
Thursday, October 21
Sin by Silence 6pm
Documentary: Why Did You Stay? 7pm

Community Partners:
Casey Family Service, Cal Tech, City of Pasadena, Congressman Adam Schiff, Day One, Girls Institute Of Development, Girls Resource Network, Grace Center Five Acres, Flintridge Foundation, Hillsides, Latino Heritage, Mothers and More, Mustangs On The Move, Peace Over Violence, Parent’s Of Murdered Children, Pasadena Commission on the Status of Women, Pasadena Police Dept., Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena Public Library, Shield Women’s Self Defense, Shepherd’s Door,  UCCE/4-H Youth Development Program,Western Justice Center and Women at Work.

 

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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 women from all walks of life 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!
 


Local Voices
Community Thoughts on the Arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

The YWCA's Blog What's the Difference? has a new post titled "Local Voices."

I am sure most have heard and discussed the arrest of Professor Gates early this summer. Still, we would like to take up this dialogue and hear some local voices in the hopes of better understanding how this affected our community here in Pasadena.

Were you surprised, outraged, intrigued or maybe even unconcerned? Why? Let us hear from you.

 ~Contribute with an Original Post~

If you would like to contribute to the blog with an original post, please email YWCA Board Member Susan Carrier. While at the site, remember to subscribe to the blog so that you know when a new posting has been submitted.

 


More Ways to Get Involved

  • Volunteer. We are always recruiting women and girls to join a committee or to volunteer in the office.
    Contact the Program Office.
  • Make a gift of stock, real estate or money.
    Contact the Development Office.
  • Join the Racial Justice Committee. Be a part of the conversation.
    Contact Sandra Davis Houston, Chair.
  • Contribute a brief article to our blog, "What's the Difference?"
    Contact Ashley Phillips, Community Outreach Coordinator