Since 1906, the YWCA Riverside County has worked to help women grow physically, intellectually and spiritually. The YWCA Riverside County is affiliated with the YWCA USA; a women’s membership movement dedicated to the empowerment of women and the elimination of racism. Sharing in the national mission, the YWCA Riverside strives to develop programs that improve the quality of life for women andtheir families throughout Riverside County.
Women of Achievement Silver Anniversary
Congratulations to the Silver Anniversary Women of Achievement!
Sally Andriamiarisoa
Cherie Curzon
Jane Farmer
Jody White Judkins
Susan Strickland
Darlene “Shelly” Yarbough
These extraordinarily outstanding women will be honored at the Women of Achievement Luncheon, Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the Riverside Convention Center. Silver Anniversary sponsorship opportunities.
MEMBERSHIP
Our members believe in the mission of the YWCA Riverside County and show their support by paying dues that range from $30 to $50 annually.
We invite you to join us in our mission to empower women of all ages, races, and cultures to achieve personal and professional growth and realize social justice and economic quality through programs and services in Riverside. Become a member!
RTA Passes Available
RTA bus passes are now available at the YWCA. Inquire at the Front Desk for more details. Bus Passes are:
$50 - General 31-Day Pass
$35 - Youth 31-Day Pass
$23 - Senior 31-Day Pass
$23 - Disabled Bus Pass
$16 - 7 Day Pass
RTA will be at the YWCA on the second Tuesday of every month to take pictures for disabled bus passes, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
ATTENTION TEACHERS and INSTRUCTORS: The YWCA of Riverside County is looking for well qualified instructors / teachers (with emphasis in children's programs). We are looking for classes such as Kids Dance (tap, ballet, hip hop, etc.), Kids Exercise (this could include team sports; volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, etc.), Kids Crafts as well as Teen/Youth and Adult programs. Please contact Andrea
Born Free & Habitat for Humanity Project
The house is complete and it is gorgeous! Thank you Habitat for Humanity and Thank You to all of the builders who worked around the clock getting this house built in such a short amount of time. It is absolutely amazing! The Born Free Program adores their brand new facility and Living Free Sober Living House is settling into this ground breaking experience. Both houses are looking for donations of new or “like new” household items, electronics, appliances, and furniture. If you know how you can help, contact: Elizabeth info@ywcariverside.org.
Ways to Help the YWCA
Charter Community Connection Program Charter is dedicated to supporting local community organizations. Switch to Charter for cable, internet or telephone and give our organization code (77030), which gives a contribution to the YWCA!
YWCA Riverside County has also signed up with GoodSearch, Ralph's, Albertson's, Food 4 Less, and Amazon.com to make it easier than ever to contribute to the YWCA!
Ralph's, Food 4 Less, and Albertson's - Enroll your club card at Ralph's or Albertson's (or let the helpful staff at the YWCA do it for you) and each time you shop you earn money for the YWCA.
Goodsearch - Click on GoodSearch as your search engine next time you want to look something up on the web and the YWCA will profit. Just list "YWCA Riverside" as your designated charity.
Amazon - Enter your search in the box below! Buy your books, CDs and DVDs at Amazon through this box and the YWCA will get a portion from Amazon!
