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bunco night 2 weeks away!reserve your place at the table july 22
Thursday,
July 22, 2010 
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Edgewood Country Club
$35 in advance/$50 at the door
It's Bunco, baby, Vegas style! You can't get any closer to
the fun and excitement of Las Vegas without getting on a plane! Join the
St. Francis Hospital Domestic Violence Committee for a fabulous evening
of rolling the dice, hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks, door prizes and a
cash bar. Bring a gal-pal, some extra cash/plastic for the silent
auction and reserve early, as seating is limited. No experience
or skills needed! Plus, bring a personal/toiletry item to donate to the
YWCA's domestic violence shelter, Hope House, and you'll be entered to
win a great door prize. All proceeds from this event benefit victims of
domestic violence through the YWCA
Resolve Family Abuse Program. Check out our new website (www.buncowv.com) and register online today or reserve your tickets by calling (304) 340-3573.
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"tweet 4 ywca" campaign
begins today!
YWCA USA needs your help to raise $75,000
in a 10-day campaign in partnership with The Allstate Foundation. For
active Tweeters, as well as those who are new to social media, here is a
chance to use social networking to support YWCA and empower victims of
domestic violence.
The #Tweet4YWCA campaign runs July 7 to
July 16. For each tweet with the hash tag, #Tweet4YWCA,
the Allstate Foundation will donate $1 to YWCA USA - up to $75,000. The
funds will be used to support economic empowerment efforts particularly
for domestic violence survivors. We will have only 10 days to reach our
$75,000 goal - and you could also win an AppleŽ iPad!
Try this sample tweet:
"Each tweet posted July 7 -
16 containing the hashtag #tweet4ywca will raise $1 for YWCA USA up
to $75,000. Please Retweet!"
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 girls night out has a new theme
Luau on the Lawn
Thursday, August 12, 2010
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunrise Mansion offices of
Farmer Cline & Campbell, PLLC
$75 per person through August 6
$100 per person effective August 7 and at the door (tickets are 75% tax deductible)
Aloha! Join us for fun in the sun at this year's Girls Night Out - Luau on the Lawn on August 12. It's a traditional Hawaiian lu'au at this summer's biggest wahine (women) only event in Charleston. A record 650+ people attended last year's event, so this is one party you won't want to miss! This year's theme brings the allure of the islands right here to our city while raising critical funds for domestic violence victims through the YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program.
Become a fan of Girls Night Out on Facebook and visit our new event website (www.gnowv.com) for event details, history, committee contact info, photo libraries, hostess and sponsor info, and much, much more!
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tricky fish "charity tuesdays"
benefit ywca in july  It's been a sizzling summer so far, and the deck is hopping at Tricky Fish, a casual restaurant on Charleston's East End (1600
Washington Street East) featuring beach shack food, cold beer and frozen drinks. Each Tuesday during the month of July, the day's profits benefit the YWCA, so stop by from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm for your favorite seafood, tacos, BBQ and wings, and support the YWCA! |
"best in west virginia" award 
won for ywca 24 for 24 pledge campaign
Kudos to the YWCA's marketing & communications office along with several invaluable pro bono partners - your hard work and creativity paid off! Four YWCA submissions to the Public Relations Society of America's West Virginia Chapter Crystal Awards won the highest awards in their respective categories, with a fifth submission earning an honorable mention. We were even more honored to be awarded the "Best in West Virginia" award at the end of the evening for our 24 for 24 Pledge campaign. We are so grateful to our pro bono partners, who deserve equal recognition for each of these honors: Amanda Easter of Inside Out Creative, LLC; Alex Morgado of Morgado Design; and Dan Shreve and Joe Stevens of The Media Center.
Pictured above, L to R: YWCA Marketing Committee Chair Elizabeth Pellegrin, YWCA Executive Director Debby Weinstein, Dan Shreve of The Media Center, YWCA Marketing Director Laura Jordan, PRSA-WV President-Elect Lisa Wharton Turner, Joe Stevens of The Media Center, Alex Morgado of Morgado Design, and PRSA-WV President George Manahan.
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live on the levee fridays
music with a message  Take advantage of the City of Charleston's "Live on the Levee" free concert series each Friday this summer (through Sept. 3) from 6:00 - 10:00 pm on the new Schoenbaum Stage in Haddad Riverfront Park. Fifty-fifty raffle drawings benefit YWCA programs and other local social service nonprofits.
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SPOTLIGHT ON:
two invaluable volunteers
BRYAN BENNETT has worked behind the scenes at the YWCA for the past three years; however, his good work is far from unnoticed. Each week, Bryan volunteers at three different YWCA programs in Charleston. One day you may see him in the kitchen helping prepare meals at the YWCA Mel Wolf Child Development Center. The next day, you may spot him sorting, pricing and organizing clothing donations at YWCA Past & Present. If you hang out at YWCA 2nd Seating for any length of time, you'll probably see him unloading donated furniture and home goods from our box truck. Wherever you find him, you can't help but notice his quiet, humble and hardworking demeanor. Bryan's first YWCA volunteer experience was prompted by a roommate who worked as a cook at the YWCA Mel Wolf Center. There, he met the former manager of YWCA Past & Present, whose daughter attended the center and who immediately saw his potential and heart for giving back to the community. The rest is history! If you happen across Bryan at any of our sites, please thank him for his oustanding contributions to our organization. Bryan, the YWCA is so very fortunate to have wonderful, dedicated volunteers like you! 
GLENNA HUGHES embodies empowerment. As a two-year resident of the YWCA's newest initiative, the YWCA Empowerment Homes (sponsored by Appalachian Power), Glenna has transformed her life from bouts of homelessness to permanent housing and regular volunteer work. She volunteers two days each week at the YWCA 2nd Seating Gently Used Furniture Store just down the street from her cozy apartment - donating her time to a store that generates revenue for the very program that helps make Glenna's housing possible. Originally from Lincoln County, Glenna sought refuge at the YWCA Sojourner's Shelter twice before being referred to the YWCA Empowerment Homes. For the past six months, she has undertaken numerous responsibilities at 2nd Seating, including cleaning and helping move and arrange newly donated items onto the retail floor. When asked about her community of neighbors and support staff, Glenna couldn't be happier. "I love everyone," she said. "I love my neighbors and program directors, everyone at the store, and especially interacting with the customers." Thank you, Glenna, for your willingness to continue the circle of giving to make our community better. |
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