Support the YWCA of Greater Atlanta on Georgia Gives Day 12.06.12

Have you ever been part of a flashmob? This week is your chance! Give during GA Gives Day on Thursday, December 6th to the YWCA of Greater Atlanta and join other supporters in a state-wide “flashmob of giving.” Everyone can be a philanthropist - a $10 donation will make an incredible difference!

What: GA Gives Day
When: Thursday, December 6th
Where: https://gagivesday.org/c/GGD/a/ywcaatlanta
How: Visit the YWCA of Greater Atlanta’s page https://gagivesday.org/c/GGD/a/ywcaatlanta

Tell your friends! Share this post on Facebook and Twitter! Help us get the word out about GA Gives Day as we strengthen the nonprofit community in Georgia. Go to GAgivesday.org and watch the giving!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, December 6th!

PEACHY AIRPORT PARKING SAVES YOU MONEY AND SUPPORTS WOMEN AND GIRLS

Do you have plans to travel by air for the holidays? Do you use Airport Park and Ride services when you travel? If so, consider using Peachy Airport Parking this holiday season and support the YWCA of Greater Atlanta. Peachy Airport Parking wants to save you money by offering a rate of $7.50 for covered parking. What a deal!!

Who knew that airport parking and good causes go together? Well, if you'll click on the link below, you'll see that it does! The YWCA of Greater Atlanta has been chosen to partner with Peachy Airport Parking.

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest Holidays for travel, and now when you park at Peachy Airport Parking, you'll also be helping the Y! Please share this with your friends, family and co-workers. Anyone can take advantage of this program and all reservations are transferrable.

Learn More Save $$ and support the YWCA of Greater Atlanta reserve here:
http://www.peachyairportparking.com/partner/ywca/

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Designer Bags Full of Fun, Philanthropy and Fabulousness! 2012 "Fun-lanthropy" YWCA of Greater Atlanta Gala! [Photos]

Open Your Purse to the YWCA is a silent and live auction to benefit the YWCA and the Women in Transition program. It has been called an evening of “guilt-free shopping at its finest,” as attendees know that their fun and fabulous purchases can have a life-changing impact on Atlanta women and children. Last year's event was a tremendous success with more than 425 women helping to raise over $135,000.

Check out photos below from this year's successful event! We hope to see you next year! 

 

Founded in 1902, the YWCA of Greater Atlanta is a movement whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. We fulfill our mission with programs that support Atlanta’s women and girls through education, advocacy, and unity.

For more information about the YWCA of Greater Atlanta, please visit: http://www.ywcaatlanta.org/about-ywca-greater-atlanta

What do we want? Food Trucks! When do we want them? Today!

What do we want?  Food Trucks!   When do we want them? Today!

Help us wind down summer by coming out tomorrow for Family Fun Night/Food Truck Thursday at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta from 6:30pm - 9:00pm.  

Bring the whole family and enjoy dinner from various food trucks.   Don't eat and run.  The lawns and playground will be open and available for your use.  So bring your blankets, chairs and games and let's end summer with a BLAST! 

  

      

Belk's Big Night Out benefitting the YWCA of Greater Atlanta

Tell us you're coming on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/476449979032914/

Find out more details and RSVP on Eventbrite:  http://www.eventbrite.com/preview?eid=3982036378

Shimmer Girls Night Out: A YWCA "Women In Transition" Charity Benefit

Watch this awesome video created by Jasmin Goodman of the Shimmer Boutique presents Girls Night Out charity event supporting the YWCA OF GREATER ATLANTA! http://vimeo.com/46470756

 

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Belk's Big Night Out benefitting the YWCA of Greater Atlanta

Belk's Big Night Out

 

August 22, 2012!

Grab your girlfriends to enjoy a special evening of shopping, food & fun at Belk Phipps Plaza. A portion of all purchases will benefit the YWCA of Greater Atlanta Women in Transition Program.

Shimmer Boutique Girls Night Out Charity Event - Sincere thanks!

Heartfelt thanks for making Shimmer Boutique Girls Night Out charity event supporting the YWCA of Greater Atlanta's Women in Transition (WIT) program a huge success! 

There is no greater gift than to give. Please share your blog posts here, so we can help promote! More photos to come!

For more information, please visit: http://ywcaatlanta.org/women-transition

Girls Night Out Supporting the YWCA of Greater Atlanta's WIT Program #Shimmer440

Shimmer Boutique Presents
GIRLS NIGHT OUT An Evening of Fashion, Fun, and Charity with celebrity fashion stylist and Shimmer Boutique owner, Denise Stokes!
An opportunity to browse and shop the hottest summer fashions while supporting the YWCA of Greater Atlanta Women in Transition (WIT) program.

Charity Component: Accepting apparel donations to benefit the YWCA of Greater Atlanta Women in Transition (WIT) program - 18 month program that helps homeless women regain self-sufficiency.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Shimmer Boutique
Camp Creek Marketplace
3755 Carmia Dr SW
(Suite 440)
Atlanta, GA 30331
404-494-9940

Join the Movement on Twitter:
Dearroka @PGRDresses
Monica @freelollipops
Denise @Shimmer440
Sojourner @sojournerruth

Follow Shimmer Boutique - #Shimmer440

*Adults only please*

We look forward to seeing you soon!

RSVP required. http://shimmergirlsnightout-estw.eventbrite.com

Shimmer Boutique Presents Girls Night Out! (Charity Event)

Shimmer Boutique Presents

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

An Evening of Fashion, Fun, and Charity

with celebrity fashion stylist and Shimmer Boutique owner, Denise Stokes!

An opportunity to browse and shop the hottest summer fashions while supporting the 

YWCA of Greater Atlanta Women in Transition (WIT) program.

Charity Component: Accepting apparel donations to benefit the YWCA of Greater Atlanta Women in Transition (WIT) program - 18 month program that helps homeless women regain self-sufficiency.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Shimmer Boutique
Camp Creek Marketplace
3755 Carmia Dr SW
(Suite 440)
Atlanta, GA 30331
404-494-9940

Join the Movement on Twitter:

Dearroka @PGRDresses

Monica @freelollipops

Denise @Shimmer440 
Sojourner @sojournerruth

Follow Shimmer Boutique - #Shimmer440

*Adults only please*

We look forward to seeing you soon!

RSVP required.

 http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3877214854

TGI Tech Media Literacy Summer Leadership Program @YWCAATL

I'm thrilled to be speaking to young women at the TGI Tech Media Literacy Summer Leadership Program affiliated with the YWCA of Greater Atlanta this week. I've been asked to present on the topic of being smart and effective with social media. 

The mission for the Media Literacy Leadership Program is to help young women identify, connect with, and combat negative messages from the media, by teaching comprehensive media literacy, incorporating critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.

I'm really looking forward to meeting the young women in the program and being among other guest presenters including journalists, activists, and production managers (who will be discussing technical media production.)

About:

Teen Girls in Technology (TGI Tech), started in 2006, is an innovative YWCA of Greater Atlanta program for girls in middle and high school that helps cultivate interest and competence in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Founded in 1902, the YWCA of Greater Atlanta is a membership movement whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women.

Many high schools students in middle and high school have limited exposure to STEM academic areas in comparison to boys of the same age. By the time girls reach high school, many have already ruled out science, technology, engineering and math as a career choice. TGI Tech aims to remedy this problem while making and investment in the economic future of Georgia.

Sojourner Marable Grimmett is Assistant Director, Student Access Programs and Services at the Southern Regional Education Board. She is responsible for administering a regional program called the Academic Common Market which allows students that are in-state to attend out-of-state institutions at in-state rates. A founding host Mom Blogger for FOX 5 News Atlanta, Mom-To-Mom Blogger for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Mom Blogger for Piedmont Hospital, and Cover Model for Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine's - Family Issue, Sojourner is recognized for writing about the joys and challenges of being a “stay-at-work” mom and connects with moms, both new and experienced, who have the responsibility of raising a family and maintaining a full-time job. Passionate about breastfeeding, Sojourner is the co-founder of Table for Two a national campaign to support establishing lactation rooms in public places, visit www.supporttablefortwo.org, on Facebook (@SupportTableforTwo) follow on Twitter (@LactationRooms).

Sojourner has been featured in FitPregnancy, WhatToExpect.com, BlackAndMarriedwithKids.com, MacaroniKid.com, Fox News, and CNN. Sojourner freelances as a social media consultant and has worked with America's largest companies to execute social media marketing strategies and increase customer awareness. Sojourner has a BA in communications from Clark Atlanta University and an MA in media studies from Pennsylvania State University. She is married to her college sweetheart, Roland and they have two young breastfed sons, Roland Jay "RJ" and Joshua Palmer "JP". Visit her blog sojournermarablegrimmett.blogspot.com follow her on Twitter (@sojournerruth) and like her on Facebook (@MarriedwithTwoBoys). She volunteers her services at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta and KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) STRIVE Academy.

Support the YWCA on June 5th at Yeah! Burger (VA Highland)

YWCA of Greater Atlanta's The 2012 Salute Luncheon

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.  

Purchase a table or tickets to the 2012 Salute Luncheon

For almost 30 years, the YWCA of Greater Atlanta's Salute to Women of Achievement has recognized the outstanding accomplishments of women in our community that have made enormous stride in business and philanthropy. 
On May 9, 2012 during our Salute to Women of Achievement luncheon, we will salute Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum as our 2012 Woman of Achievement and induct 10 dynamic women into the Academy of Women Achievers.  The event will be held at the magnificant Atlanta Mariott Marquis  from noon - 1:30pm. 
Host a table or purchase tickets for this great event.  Sponsorship opportunities are still available.  

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RSVP Now for A Fireside Chat: The Story Behind the Story

RSVP Now for “A Fireside Chat” on March 8^th in honor of Women’s History Month. The event will be held at The Georgia Power Company from 6pm – 8pm.

Event panelists include: The Honorable Stacey Abrams, Major General Maria Britt, Dr. Carla Haack, The Honorable Nan Orrock, Deborah Richardson and will be moderated by Journalist Angela Robinson.

This is an event you don’t want to miss!

Click here to RSVP or call 404-562-2336.

Belk's Big Night Out: YWCA of Greater Atlanta

Belk's Big Night Out!

Location: Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

Date/Time: October 6, 2011 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Discount: 20% Off - Entire purchase for a great cause!

Support the YWCA of Greater Atlanta by attending our upcoming Belk's Big Night Out! Wind down with us after a long day of work by enjoying an evening of shopping, food and fun for a good cause.

Why should you attend? A portion of the proceeds benefit our Women in Transition (WIT) program which offers a safe haven for homeless women and their children. WIT is an 18-month program that guides women to a life of self-sufficiency. The women in the program receive training and mentoring on employment strategies, parenting skills, maintaining a household and other supportive services.

For more information, please contact Gwendolyn Jenkins at 404-835-1630 or GJenkins@ywcaatlanta.org.