YWCA Aurora 201 N. River St. Aurora, IL 60506 630-896-8588

Message from YWCA Aurora’s          President / CEO Cora Reda……..

You are Cordially invited to attend YWCA Aurora Child Development Holiday Program!!!!      When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 Where: Prisco Community Center   150 W. Illinois Ave  Aurora, Il 60506 Time:    7:00 pm—8:30 pm ******Holiday Concert****** (A Special invitation goes out to our grandparents) Please arrive by 6:30 so your child can rehearse with his/her class before the concert. Also we ask that all children dress nice & wear holiday colors for the concert.  **Refreshments will be served** SHH………………………... **Their will be a special appearance from a special someone**

YWCA Aurora News……..   UPS Employees from their Women’s Leadership Group Spend Quality Time at the YWCA Aurora

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… Donate Online

Support the YWCA mission!  Volunteer at the Aurora YWCA Become a member of the YWCA Aurora and show your support in stomping out racism and empowering women.  To learn more about our mission, visit our site at 201 N. River St., Aurora. Interested in becoming a volunteer, call the YWCA at 630-896-8588 or visit our site at 201 N. River St. Only you can make a change.  Join the YWCA Aurora in making that change!  Make a Donation Registration      Membership

YWCA Aurora Emergency Closing Information In case of inclement weather or an emergency closing of the YWCA Aurora, all members, students, parents, and employees can receive automatic e-mails on any changes in the schedule of the YWCA Aurora by signing up for a free service provided by the Emergency Closing Center. To sign –up and check status of any closings, you should visit the public web site at www.emergencyclosings.com For school closings, residents of Districts 129 & 131 can also tune into to their local radio station to find out the latest information. Local stations used to broadcast this information include WBIG -1280 AM, WSPY - 107.1 FM, THE RIVER - 95.9 FM. Information will also be available on Chicago stations WGN - 720 AM, WBBM - 780 AM. TV stations WGN Channel 9, FOX Channel 32, CBS Channel 2, and CLTV will also have information. Also, information will be posted on the YWCA Aurora website (www.ywcaaurora.org) and the phone message on the YWCA Aurora main number (630) 896-8588, as well as, the Child Development Center phone number will have updated information, as well. ***Please be advised EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY the YWCA Aurora will be closed when the Eastside and Westside Aurora Schools are closed due to the weather.