Empowering Young African American Women
YWCA of Black Hawk County aims to develop participants into responsible community leaders by engaging in community service and educational activities targeted to their unique cultural needs.
Celebrate Young Women’s Conference
The Young Women’s Task Force “Celebrate Young Women” Conference will continue their 2003 grant project reaching out to young women from 10 rural counties.
Beyond Welfare Women’s Circles
The goal of Beyond Welfare Women’s Circles is to establish a support network for women rejoining the community or those at risk for entering the justice system in order to address systemic issues linking poverty, inequality and incarceration.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is an after-school program that uses the power of running to prepare 3rd-6th grade girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
Iowa N.E.W. Leadership
Iowa N.E.W. Leadership aims to enrich and encourage undergraduate women during a week-long residential learning experience with the long-term goal of increasing women’s representation at all levels of government.
Justice: Youthful Offender Program
The Young Women’s Resource Center’s (YWRC) Youthful Offender Program aims to create a new beginning for young women facing legal charges through life-skills education and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Skylark Scholarships
The Skylark Project seeks to expand its services to improve incarcerated survivors’ economic security through higher education. Skylark Scholarships will fund ten $500 scholarships, enabling students to receive college education or technical training.
Strong Girls Read Strong Books
Strong Girls Read Strong Books provides the means for girls to see themselves as readers, thoughtful decision-makers, and leaders.
Women Taking Charge
Women Taking Charge will provide up to 40 girls at South Hardin High School with the resources to discuss women’s issues and enact social change.
Angel House
The Angel House will help homeless, substance-addicted women transition into substance-free, independent living. This facility will provide the most comprehensive assistance available to women in recovery in the area.