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eliminate racism through art
submit your artwork to this 2nd annual art contest & exhibit
Seeking artists of all ages (Kindergarten - Adult) to submit their artistic interpretations of eliminating racism for a juried art exhibit to be displayed April 27 - May 2 at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences.
This 2nd annual contest and exhibit is part of the YWCA's Stand Against Racism Day on April 30 - the theme of which is "Racism Hurts Everyone." Individuals are encouraged to submit artwork based upon this theme or simply anything that embodies the message of eliminating racism and celebrating diversity. A panel of three judges will choose a winner from each age category based on the piece's creativity and representation of "eliminating racism." The overall Best in Show winning piece will be featured in black and white on the cover of the Spring 2010 YWCA newsletter with a credit to and photo of the artist. Click HERE for more information and to download the art submission form.
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spring into fashion!
at the annual soroptimist international fashion show benefiting ywca sojourner's
University of Charleston Ballroom
Geary Student Union Building
Saturday, March 27 at 11:30 am
See the latest spring fashions by Cache, Chico's and Kelley's Mens Shop, commentated by
V100's Ric Cochran. Check out a fabulous silent
basket auction of 40+ themed baskets and enjoy a delicious lunch while you watch the show! Tickets are $25
and all proceeds benefit the YWCA Sojourner's Shelter. Click HERE for more information or to purchase your ticket online.
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stand against racism
host your own stand on april 30
The YWCA of Charleston cordially invites you to join us in taking a Stand Against Racism on Friday, April 30, 2010. Stand Against Racism is an annual event of YWCAs nationwide, and will be the first of its kind in the greater Kanawha Valley. We are inviting like-minded organizations to share our vision of eliminating racism once and for all in our community by becoming a participating site and hosting your own "stand" on Friday, April 30, 2010.
Your event, public or private, can be as elaborate as a public rally or as simple as asking your employees to observe a moment of silence or sign a pledge against racism. We provide the ideas and tools (at no cost to you) - you decide your own way for your organization to "stand." Find out more information HERE.
Our strength is in our numbers. For more information, contact the YWCA of Charleston's racial justice program coordinator Nell Fleming at nfleming@ywcacharleston.org or (309*) 825-9133.
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past & present open house
save the date for our grand re-opening celebration on april 10
You're invited to celebrate our grand  re-opening at
the YWCA Past & Present's Open House! Save the date to come check out the
great new look of Charleston's best gently used clothing boutique (our store
has received both the 2008 and 2009 "Best of Charleston" awards
in the Thrift Shops category by the U.S. Local Business Association). Celebrate
with refreshments, games and prizes, while snagging some great deals on our main retail floor (everything 20% off) and in our bargain
basement (deals as low as $1). You'll find clothing, shoes and
accessories for the whole family and even discover some brand new items like jewelry imported from India. Plus, the first 75 people who walk through our doors
will receive FREE YWCA reusable shopping totes! Saturday, April 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pmYWCA Past & Present Gently Used Clothing Store1598 Lee Street East (corner of Lee and Elizabeth streets) Charleston, WV 25311(304) 340-3646
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buy PGA tour tickets
and support the ywca through the greenbrier classic's badges for charity!
The deadline has been extended! We've partnered with the Greenbrier Classic to sell weekly badges for the biggest golf event in West Virginia history. The Greenbrier Classic, which will be held July 26 - August 1, 2010, will be played on the historic, links-style Old White, The Greenbrier's first 18-hole course. Purchase your badge today and support the YWCA of Charleston by selecting "YWCA" from the drop-down menu after you've selected the badge level you wish to purchase. Weekly badges for the event range from $147 to $5,000 each, and the YWCA of Charleston will receive 30% of the proceeds of all badges purchased on our behalf.
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spotlight on: The donors and volunteers who made our $2 Million Challenge campaign successful
World renowned anthropologist Margaret
Mead once wrote: "Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Today, we are thrilled to recognize a
group of committed citizens that has indeed stepped up to change the lives of
thousands right here in our community by helping the YWCA of Charleston
successfully meet its $2 million fundraising goal despite the unanticipated economic
downturn. On behalf of the women and families we serve, please join us in
saying "thank you" to these outstanding individuals, foundations and
corporations. A full donor list can be found on our website.
benefactor
$50,000 to
$249,999
Appalachian Power
John L. Dickinson Family
City Of Charleston
City National Bank of West Virginia
Daywood Foundation, Inc.
John and Fonda Elliot
Mary Fayne Glotfelty
Bernard H. & Blanche E. Jacobson Foundation
McJunkin Red Man Corporation
Mel Wolf Foundation
Segal-Davis Foundation Inc
leader
$25,000 to $49,999
2009 High Hopes Committee
Chesapeake Energy
Dickinson Properties Limited Partnership
Mattress Warehouse - Kimberly Brown Knopf
General and Mrs. Charles F. Stebbins
Mr. James R. Thomas, II
Mr. Michael H. Wehrle
Emanuel and Anna Weinstein Foundation
partner
$10,000 to $24,999
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Altman
Ted and Calvert Armbrecht
Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Becker
Charleston Area Medical Center
Ms. Nelle R. Chilton
Columbia Gas Transmission (a NiSource Company)
Hornor and Freddy Davis
Mrs. Ouida Caldwell Davis
Mr. William M. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Deitzler
Mr. Dwight A. Foley
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick G. Graney, III
Herscher Foundation
Mr. John F. Hussell, IV and Mrs. Monika Hussell
Lloyd and Trina Jackson
Jackson Kelly PLLC
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lane
Martha Gaines and Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation
McDavid Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Moran
Bob and Ann Orders
Mr. and Mrs. Angus E. Peyton
Ms. Mary P. Ratrie
Mr. James Ross and Ms. Debby Weinstein
Mr. Scott Segal and The Honorable Robin J. Davis
Mrs. Martha G. Wehrle
Mr. John H. Wellford, III and Mrs. Kit Wellford
Click HERE to view the complete donor list.
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