Young Women on the Move Mary Beth Gentry

After School Programs

The 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:

Argentine Middle School
Central Middle School
Rosedale Middle School
J.C. Harmon High School
Wyandotte High School
F.L. Schlagle High School

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.

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One Half Year, $750
One Quarter Year, $375
One Month, $125
One Week, $30

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Volunteer Application Now Online

Young 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.

News

Women's Leadership Luncheon 2010

Please attend the 3rd Annual Women's Leadership Luncheon "Inspire through Excellence" Thursday, March 11 highlighting Young Women on the Move presented by the Kansas City, Kansas School Foundation for Excellence. Guest speakers Mary Lou Jaramillo (El Centro, President) and Connie Campbell, Ph. D. (CW Interventions, President). Tickets $35 per person. RSVP today! 913-279-2091 or email shcoult@kckps.org.

Thursday, March 11, 2010
11:30am - 1:00pm
Memorial Hall Ballroom
600 N. 7th St.
Kansas City, KS 66101

Girls, Senior Citizens Share Holiday Love

The 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.

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Improved Resiliency of Adolescent Girls in Wyandotte County

Outcomes 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:

Self-expression (+11.5%)
Problem-solving (+20.3%)
Coping (+17.4%)
Anger Control (+13.3%)
Honesty (+12.7%)

YWOM Video

This 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 YWOM

On September 17th, 2009, Whole Foods Market supported YWOM through their 5% Community Giving Day.

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.