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The YWCA West Central Michigan hosts a number of special events each year to highlight our mission, honor the extraordinary efforts of women within our community, and educate our community on the critical issues affecting women and families today. The YWCA is also the grateful beneficiary of several community fundraisers. The revenue and awareness provided through all these events directly supports the work of the YWCA and most importantly those we serve.
04/14/2010: Open Circle 2010
Open Circle 2010
Wed., April 14, 2010
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Downtown Grand Rapids
For more information contact:
Kelli Langan Director of Development and Marketing 616.459.7062, ext. 127 email
04/16/2010: Deadline To Sign Up As A Participating Site for Your Own Stand Against Racism
Here's your chance to take a "Stand Against Racism".
On Friday, April 30, 2010, over 60 YWCAs throughout the country will be working with approximately 1,500 organizations that will cumulatively attract about 200,000 individuals.
The YWCA is calling on organizations, corporations, schools, hospitals, houses of worship, and government agencies in the Grand Rapids area to become "Participating Sites" of this exciting effort. Our goal is to raise awareness that racism still exists in our community and that it can no longer be ignored or tolerated.
As a Participating Site of the YWCA's Stand Against Racism, we ask that you organize and host a "Stand" – either open to the public or just for your group. Being a Participating Site is as easy as 1, 2, 3...
- Sign up online by going to www.StandAgainstRacism.org and click on "Become a Participating Site". The deadline to register is April 16, 2010. The YWCA West Central Michigan will be notified automatically and the YWCA-USA will provide you with a free toolkit of the materials you will need, including templates on how to run your event, ideas and options to design your own Stand, and bookmarks and stickers or buttons. There will be an option to purchase additional items such as T-shirts, but these are not necessary for a successful event.
- Review these handouts for planning and ideas.
- Get started making a difference!
Questions? Call Suzanne Katerberg at the YWCA West Central Michigan, (616) 459-7062, ext. 350 or email: info@standagainstracism.org
04/30/2010: YWCA Stand Against Racism
The Stand Against Racism is a nationwide movement of the YWCA with the goal of bringing people together from all walks of life - across the country - to raise awareness that racism still exists.
Stay tuned for details about what your local YWCA will be doing.
06/26/2010: Women Lawyers vs Judges Charity Softball Game
Hosted by the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan-Western Region.
Join the YWCA – and 500 of our closest friends – for a great evening of family fun. Tickets are a "steal" and include entrance to the softball game, the Whitecaps game that follows, as well as, post-game fireworks. All proceeds directly support critical YWCA services.
5:00 pm Softball Game
7:00 pm Whitecaps Game
Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park (www.whitecaps-baseball.com)
$16 for adults
$8 for kids 13 & under
(children under 3 years enter free of charge)
For more information, or to order tickets by phone, call (616) 459-4681, through June 25.
