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| Issue 1/Volume 1 | July 2010 |
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YWCA CEO
Natalia Peart  | Greetings!
This year marks an exciting time for the YWCA as we experience a Renaissance that will be shared throughout the Greater Omaha area. New, as well as, refreshed programs have been introduced to meet the fundamental and transitional needs of a diverse and growing population crtical to the development of our workforce and our Omaha community. Our clients come to us in times of crisis, in times of life transition, in times of growth for job training and career counseling and they come just to connect with others. They come for a variety of reasons and they leave with new skills, renewed spirit and stronger lives. The YWCA has always prepared women and their families for new skills, leadership and a successful place in the community. Success comes through regained hope, self-sufficiency, empowerment and a deep and sustained commitment. Most Sincerely, |
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Click on photo to jump to Online Donation page | Annual Giving Campaign Underway
The YWCA Omaha has launched its annual giving drive with the theme of Transformations. Proceeds support new and existing programs offered by the organization.
The YWCA is rooted in a 117 history of empowering women in our community through a broad spectrum of programs and services to help them build lives of strength, growth and stability.
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- Our revitalized Youth Education and Prevention program focuses on school and agency-based collaborations promoting violence prevention and health lifestyles.
- Our new Connections program provides avenues for women from all walks of life to connect with other women through mentoring, enrichment classes and special events.
- The expanded Women in Transition program provides tools and resources for women to shape their future following a separation, divorce, death of a loved one, or as they enter or return to the workforce.
- New this year, is Bridges to Opportunity to assist individuals in their efforts to build self-sufficiency.
- Our Men's Program reaches out to men and boys to prevent and educate about violence, in order to enhance their lives and the lives of their families.
For more information, contact YWCA Chief Development Officer, Mary Kerr at mkerr@ywcaomaha.org. |
Notification of Grant
The YWCA received notification June 26 that it will receive A Campus and Community Collaboration for Violence Prevention grant totaling $65,000. The other collaborating partners for the grant are the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and Alegent Health. The grant is aimed at furthering education and prevention regarding issues of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness for university students, faculty, staff and parents, friends and partners of the community. |
 Basic Skills and Self-Sufficiency Program Accepting Applications
Ten area service providers are teaming together to provide comprehensive services for women and men based on a framework of a succession of education, training and career related services. In addition, there is an array of support services available based on severity of need, as each client progresses from economic and social vulnerability to self-sufficiency. Self-sufficiency is defined as the individual's ability to provide for their own and their family's needs. Applications are currently being accepted. One key goal for each of the program participants will be to move directly into sustainable employment or to attain acceptance into an Omaha Chamber Workforce Training Collaborative program to become employment eligible. All service providers will have the goal of providing better coordinated, efficient services to participants than what is traditionally delivered through a piece-meal, uncoordinated service delivery model. Contact A.R. Tulani Grundy tgrundy@ywcaomaha.org. |
Click on photo to find out more | Employment Fair and Clothing Extravaganza
The YWCA-Omaha will host its Employment Fair and Clothing Extravaganza on: Tuesday, September 21st 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. YWCA Omaha 222 So. 29th St. Gently-used career clothing, purses, jewelry and shoes are needed. To donate or for more information contact Margo Parsow, mparsow@ywcaomaha.org. Sponsorships Available |
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Save the Date for Our New Fall Fundraising Event
Friday, November 12, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Join Event Chairs
Allyson Slobotski and Erin Pogge
and Honorary Chairs
Mary Jo and Bob Langdon and
Sandy and Dave Parker
for
Dinner
Games
Silent Auction
Oral Auction |
Click on photo to go to TTW web page | Tribute to Women Recognizes 11
Outstanding Women
Over 750 people attended the 23rd Annual Tribute to Women June 8th at the Holiday Inn Central Ballroom. The 11 honorees included Cindy Bay; Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Oledia Bell, USAF; Betty Davis; Kathy Fitzgerald Grandsaert; Joan Lappe, Ph.D.; Melissa Marvin; Mary Maxwell; Sue Morris; Joan Squires; Ellen Wright and Young Leader, Monica Ibarra. Jane Rips and Dr. Ann Sjulin co-chaired the event. Of the 2010 honorees and past honorees, Rips said, "These honorees become the latest members of a very distinguished group of women. These women have broken glass ceilings in business, expanded opportunities for exposure to the arts; enlightened and emboldened through the gift of communication; inspired and uplifted through education; and worked tirelessly for the neediest among us." Click here to read more. |
Free Legal Help Available
Lisa Gonazalez, J.D. is giving back to the community by donating her legal services each Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. The service is offered free on a first come, first serve basis at the YWCA, 222 S. 29th Street. |
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Volunteers 
YWCA Omaha held its annual volunteer recognition event June 12 at the
Offutt AFB lake. Agency volunteers Work on-site with program staff on various projects and
Hotline volunteers serve the needs of victims of domestic and sexual violence. For more information contact: |
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| Closing Headline | | On behalf of our clients and all of us at the YWCA Omaha, we thank you for your interest, support, donations and volunteerism.
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| Contact Information | Melodae Morris, M.A., APR, SPHR
Marketing and Public Relations Director 402.345.6555 |
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