November 2, 2009

Your support of this year’s YWCA Aurora...Circle of Friends “Creating Change” can be a part of positive change in our community.

Dear Friends,

A new President for our country and a new national economy...we’ll all be seeing changes occur over the next year. The YWCA Aurora will be a catalyst for change, too.

With your help, the YWCA Aurora can change lives for the better.

The YWCA Aurora unites in the following Statement of Mission

YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

YWCA Aurora Vision Statement

YWCA Aurora creates opportunities inspires dreams for women and families and connects the community. As an advocate and catalyst for change, our work results in a united community with increased racial harmony and safety, where women acquire the education, skills and resources necessary to build self-sufficient prosperous lives and manage leadership roles that positively influence people and the Fox Valley region as a whole.

Gifts to our Annual Circle of Friends "Creating Change" Campaign will support our Child Development Center’s Extended Kindergarten Program and Preschool Program for 3-5 year olds, Off-site After School Elementary Programs, Bright Future Female Initiative for middle school girls, TAOEP Program for pregnant teens, Project Confidence focused on women of all ages and building confidence, our Racial Justice Program and more. (See enclosed summary of all the Programs of the YWCA Aurora.) Please help us create positive change in the lives of neighbors and friends by supporting your favorite program.

Please send your donation today by check to the YWCA Aurora at 201 N. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506 or call the YWCA Aurora to make a contribution over the telephone with your credit card at (630) 896-8588. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact us.

YOU can change a life…