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w.va. is no place for hate
stop the hate rally april 8
Stop
the
Hate Rally
State
Capitol of West Virginia (river side)
Thursday,
April 8, 5:30 PM
Calling
people of good will to act as non-violent agents of healing in our community.
Join people of all faiths, backgrounds, ages, races, genders and political
affiliations in our chorus of reassurance and care for victims of hatred and intimidation.
Coming from all walks of life, we will stand together to say, in a collective
voice, that there is no place for hate and violence in our community. While our
voices will be strong, our message will be peace.
If you cannot attend the rally but wish to proclaim loud and clear that West Virginia is no place for hate, pick up a free yard sign of the message above at the WV Chamber of Commerce (1624 Kanawha Boulevard East) or post the full page insert from tomorrow's Charleston Gazette and Daily Mail in your window or place of work.
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kanawha players present
"a raisin in the sun"
april 9 show benefits ywca
Friday, April 9 at 8:00pm
Civic Center Little Theatre
Tickets: Adults: $16
Students under age 17: $10
"A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry, is one of America's most
treasured theatrical works depicting the growing pains of an
African-American family on Chicago's Southside in the early 1950's.
Their struggle to hold the family together while taking advantage of an
opportunity to make a better life outside the city is at the core of
this drama that still has great relevance in the 21st century. Winner of the NY Drama Critic's Award as Best Play of the Year.
All ticket sale proceeds from the April 9 show will be donated to the YWCA's Racial Justice Program! Contact
Nell Fleming at (309*) 825-9133 to
purchase your tickets today. Visit the Kanawha Players website for more info and for additional showtimes.
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past & present open house
grand re-opening celebration april 10
You're invited to celebrate  our grand re-opening at
the YWCA Past & Present's Open House! Come check out the
great new look of Charleston's best gently used clothing boutique (store 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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eliminate racism through art
submission deadline: april 15
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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stand against racism
on friday, april 30
Over the weekend, we received the official Governor's Proclamation that April 30, 2010 is Stand Against Racism Day across West Virginia - thanks to the work of the YWCA. 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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buy PGA tour tickets
and support the ywca through the greenbrier classic's badges for charity!
Last chance to buy your PGA badge and support the YWCA! 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: Soroptimist International of Charleston
Soroptimist International of Charleston hosted its 22nd annual fashion show on March 27 to benefit the YWCA Sojourner's Shelter - helping us kick off
this beautiful spring season in style! Check out the event photos HERE. Soroptimist, derived from the Greek word meaning "the best
for women," is the largest international service organization of professional
women of all ages working together for personal and professional growth and
services to others. This year, the club celebrated 54 years of
service to the Kanawha Valley. Since the event's inception in 1989, this
fashion show has raised more than $58,000 for homeless women and families at
YWCA Sojourner's.
In addition to
holding various donation drives, Soroptimist also makes a difference in our
community by offering its annual Women's Opportunity Award (a $750 scholarship
to a woman who is furthering her education while serving as her family's primary financial
provider), and the Violet Richardson Award (a $150 award recognizing young
girls ages 14-17 who are engaged in volunteerism in their communities and/or
schools).
Thank you,
Soroptimist, for your outstanding dedication to empowering women in our community
throughout the years. Special thanks also to Ric Cochran for emceeing the
event, Jeanne Cochran for providing live music, Cache, Chico's and Kelley's
Mens Shop for providing the fashions, all of the models who volunteered their
time and talents, and the numerous individuals and companies that donated door
prizes, auction baskets and flowers.
To learn more
about this worthy organization, call local chapter president Margo
Maynor at (304) 949-4435 or email siahq@soroptimist.org.
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