YWCA Sophomore YAC Chosen October Non-profit

Oklahoma Ranks 3rd in the Nation for Number of Women Killed by Men.   In 2012 Oklahoma was ranked 17th in the nation but according to the Violence Policy Center we have fallen to a staggering 3rd in just 12 months. 

 

 

Wreath of Hope Ceremony
October 3rd at 3:00 pm

Join the YWCA, October 3rd at 3 pm on the south lawn of our state capitol for a ceremony in honor of those who have been affected. For more information please contact nwright@ywcaokc.org









S & B Burger Joint Benefit Day
October 8
Enjoy one of the tastiest burgers in town while supporting the YWCA. 10% of all sales will go toward the Capital Campaign! >Find where they are located!

 

YWCA Wish List

Items bolded are of greatest need at this time. 
  - Size 5 diapers needed
   - Soy-based baby formula
   - Baby monitors and batteries
   - Tums, Pepto-Bismol, Imodium,Ibuprofen
   - Facial tissues (boxes and travel packs)
   - African American hair products    - Hair styling products
     (mouse, gel,hairspray)

   - Women's and children's socks and underwear
   - Twin and full -sized bedding and blankets

   - New mattress covers 
   - New towels and wash cloths
   - Luggage and backpacks
   - Feminine hygiene products
   - Make-up, especially concealer and foundation
   - Hand sanitizer
   - Body Wash
   - New socks and underwear
    - Women's shoes      (tennis shoes, flip flops, flats)

Please contact Nicole at nwright@ywcaokc.org if you can help

Apply to be a volunteer with the YWCA at  here.  You will get to work with Madeline Whitehorn, Director of Outreach, Education and Volunteer Services, awarded the  People's Choice Service Impact Award for a community project she organized. Click here for more volunteer opportunities!

http://purplepurse.com/
PurplePurse.com is designed as an online shopping magazine, but its real purpose is to encourage people to talk openly about domestic violence and financial abuse. Since research shows that the issue of domestic violence is difficult to discuss, this site was created to make it easier to bring up the subject.