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After School ProgramsThe Young Women on the Move after-school program meets each Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1226 Armstrong Avenue, Kansas City, KS. Bus transportation is provided by USD 500. The program at this time serves the following schools:
Young women at Harmon, F.L. Schlagle, and Wyandotte High Schools are invited to apply for membership in group sessions that meet weekly during school hours. For more information, please contact us. Read endorsements of Young Women on the Move by the USD 500 school district here and here. Sponsor A Young Woman
Volunteer Application Now OnlineYoung Women on the Move is always looking for new volunteers to help us help the girls. You may now download the volunteer application and cover letter online. |
NewsWomen's Leadership Luncheon 2010
Please attend the 3rd Annual Women's Leadership Luncheon
Girls, Senior Citizens Share Holiday LoveThe residents of Cross Lines Retirement Center in Argentine provided a valuable lesson in caring to all the members of Young Women on the Move on December 9. Forty young women, ages 11-18, entertained residents with singing of Christmas carols. The girls then distributed small gift bags to the 200 residents while engaging in one-on-one conversations. Love, energy and excitement filled the room. Order Your Holiday 2009 Greeting Cards Today!Spread the joy of this holiday season by sending cards with original art created by members of Young Women on the Move. Every card you purchase will help to support programming for girls who are learning to take charge of their lives to achieve their full potential and make a difference in their community.
Download Brochure Improved Resiliency of Adolescent Girls in Wyandotte CountyOutcomes of the 14-month mental health project funded by the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City have revealed that Girls in Young Women on the Move show significant improvement in their self-concept as a capable female and their resiliency to deal with stressors in a nonviolent way, pursue a positive life plan, improve academic self-worth, and prevent depression and/or suicidal thoughts. A comparison of outcomes between consistent and non-consistent participants revealed increases in:
YWOM VideoThis excellent video spotlighting Young Women on the Move was debuted at our 2009 Fundraising Breakfast. Enjoy! Also, please continue to show your support with a donatation. Whole Foods Lends Its Support to YWOMOn We wish to thank Whole Foods for selecting YWOM as the third quarter recipient of 5% of the day's proceeds. This giving spirit was evidenced by the encouragement and support from Whole Foods staff and customers. How encouraging it was to see so many shoppers concerned about reducing their carbon footprint on the environment! Paper and plastic are definitely not in at Whole Foods. Go Green! Whole Foods Market is located at 7401 W 91st St, Overland Park, KS 66212. |
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