YWCA of Northwest Georgia is making a difference in your community...
	Make the Holiday Bright The holiday season is almost upon us and the YWCA of Northwest Georgia has begun its holiday adopt-a-family drive to collect toys, gifts, gift cards, and more for the clients of the YWCA shelter programs. In addition to collecting gifts, the YWCA needs your help with cash donations and gift cards to purchase food and supplies for our holiday meals. Volunteers are also needed! To find out more about the 2009 YWCA Holiday Drive please contact Shelley Schumaker. If you are interested in supporting our families this holiday season, or if you have any questions, please contact Shelley Schumaker at sschumaker@ywcanwga.com. The women, children and families in our shelters are facing a difficult time and with your help we can make this a happy holiday!
	YWCA’s S.T.V. Jewelry is More than a Fashion Statement Keep the cause you care about close to you and show your support for the YWCA.  The YWCA of Northwest Georgia’s new Stop the Violence jewelry is more than a fashion statement. The Cumberland Diamond Exchange worked with the YWCA to design create the distinctive design that incorporates the letters S.T.V. to symbolize the hope the YWCA provides survivors, their friends and family members. All profit, less related expenses, from the jewelry sales help the YWCA to raise awareness and support for the YWCA’s programs to stop domestic violence and sexual assault in our community.  Available styles include large and small pendants, chains, earrings, cuff links and lapel pins and with optional diamond, amethyst or teal zircon accents. Each purchase makes a real difference in the lives of women and families who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and support them in their own personal paths to healing and recovery.
	Tribute to Women Each year during Women's History month, the YWCA sponsors a premier awards dinner to honor a select group of women who have made extraordinary contributions - to family, community, charity and in business. As we celebrate the 25th year of this particular event, we will celebrate the legacy of the 300+ women who have been honored as our community’s leaders and pacesetters for future Women of Achievement.  Friday, March 26, 2010 from 5:30-9 p.m. (5:30-8 p.m. Silent Auction / 7-9 p.m. Awards Recognition Dinner)    Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia