YWCA of Asheville 2015-2016 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016

Asheville

Lyndia Chiles, Board President

Board of Directors 2016-2017

Officers Lyndia Chiles President Heidi Reiber 1st Vice President Cameron Raley 2nd Vice President Marian Arledge Secretary Leslie Fay Treasurer Board Members Cathleen Adams Jesica Gaskin Althea Gonzalez Wendy Haner Kendall Oliver Bobbie Short Muriel Singer Viola Spells Becky Stone Laurie Stradley Nona Workman Lu Young Thank you to recent past board members Natalie Bailey Amanda Greene Jerri Jameson Sue Lomenzo Maria Roloff Georgia M. Shannon Sheneika Smith

YWCA IS ON A MISSION TO ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN, AND PROMOTE PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Dear YWCA Family and Friends, As I reflect on the accomplishments of our 2015-2016 fiscal year, I solemnly acknowledge the losses we are poised to face in our current climate. The strides that we have made for women and people of color in our community and our country are in jeopardy. But, I am reminded that throughout our history the YWCA has stood strong in the face of injustice and we will continue to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health, and racial justice.

The YWCA is as committed as ever to eliminating racism, empowering women and creating a stronger community through our advocacy and programming. In the last year we have led efforts to create real change for the people we serve in several areas: • After hearing how our MotherLove participants were struggling to go back to school after just four weeks maternity leave, the YWCA stood with them. Together we advocated with local doctors who ultimately increased the approved maternity leave from four weeks to six weeks in Buncombe County Schools. Young mothers deserve sufficient time to heal and bond with their new babies and together we changed a policy that was not serving women and infants in our community.

• Prompted by the tragic events in Ferguson, MO and Staten Island, NY, YWCA joined with allied community partners to form the Racial Justice Coalition. The goal of this coalition was to have a more unified voice in responding to these tragedies, and to build better relations between communities of color and law enforcement. Most recently we helped to inform the Asheville Police Department’s new use of force policies with an emphasis on de-escalation to reduce incidents of violence.

• In response to the unbelievable news that there were only 6 child care vacancies in our entire county, the YWCA led the charge to bring more awareness to the child care crisis in our community. Through strategic partnerships with the Verner Center for Early Learning and AB Tech we increased our capacity to serve more children. Women’s economic security hinges on access to affordable, quality child care and we will continue our work to ensure it is available to all.

As I look towards the YWCA of Asheville’s 110th Anniversary in May 2017, I am honored that you are part of our rich legacy. I invite you to join us as we forge ahead in our work towards our mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all in the years to come.

In solidarity,

Beth Maczka, Chief Executive Officer

IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS ELIMINATING RACISM

64

Organizations, businesses, and groups participated in Stand

Stand Against Racism Campaign 64 different organizations, businesses, and groups in Asheville-Buncombe participated in last year’s Stand, consisting of 37 public Stand events and thousands of community members in attendance! It was one of the largest Stand events nationwide. Stand Against Racism builds community among those who work for racial justice and raises awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities.

Racial Justice The Racial Justice Coalition (RJC), co-led by the YWCA of Asheville, worked together upon the shared value of racial justice to build a cohesive vision for a safer, more just community. The RJC participated in a community-wide revision of the Asheville Police Department’s use of force policy with an emphasis on de-escalation strategies and trainings.

EMPOWERING WOMEN

82%

Of MotherLove participants graduated high school or advanced to the next grade level

MotherLove 77 pregnant or parenting teens were served through YWCA case management services and monthly Lunch Bunch group education and support group sessions at area high schools. Of the MotherLove participants receiving case management, 27 of 33 teens graduated high school or advanced to the next grade level.

43

Women enrolled in the Getting Ahead Program

Getting Ahead Last year, 43 women enrolled in Getting Ahead case management, including 24 new graduates. 6 participants accessed financial counseling; 2 paid off a combined total of 4 credit cards and 1 dramatically increased her credit score; 2 acquired safe, affordable housing and 2 more are on the road to home ownership; 1 participant secured a conventional loan to purchase a car; 3 completed or are enrolled in educational programs and 3 enrolled in career training with Goodwill; and 8 increased their incomes with 1 participant advocating with her employer to be paid a living wage, which led to increased income for all entry level workers at that company!

9,489 Hours of no-cost care were provided to 147 families

Empowerment Child Care (ECC) Last year, ECC provided a total of 9,489 hours of no-cost child care to families seeking economic security. Of the 147 families served, 36 secured full-time employment, 3 secured part-time jobs, 7 parents with disabilities secured benefits, 1 enrolled in a four year college, 45 enrolled in community colleges or vocational training, 25 families obtained a child care subsidy and found fulltime child care, and 5 parents started their own businesses.

NURTURING CHILDREN

125

75

Children attended PEP After School and/or Summer Camp at the YWCA

Children attended full-time fivestar YWCA ELP child care

Early Learning Program (ELP) 75 children attended full-time 5-star YWCA ELP child care. These children, ages 6 weeks through 5 years, gained the skills and enrichment they need to get an excellent start on their education, cultural development, and social skills.

Primary Enrichment Program (PEP) 125 school aged children attended PEP After School and/or Summer Camp programs at the YWCA where they received homework assistance and prevented summer learning loss by reading every day! Students also participated in swim lessons, nutrition education, fitness activities, gardening, dance, and field trips to help them become lifelong learners.

201

Children were cared for by our ECC professionals

Empowerment Child Care (ECC) 201 children were cared for in a safe, nurturing environment by child care professionals and trained volunteers.

During this time, the YWCA’s ECC prepared for significant expansion and partnerships with the Family Justice Center and AB Tech to serve more children.

PROMOTING HEALTH

37

Aquatic scholarships were provided

Aquatics Last year our seasoned swim instructors taught 2,000 swim lessons and we provided 37 aquatics scholarships to ensure that all children and adults in our community have access to lifesaving swimming skills. Children in our Early Learning Program also received swim lessons as part of our child care curriculum. Six additional schools and child care centers utilized our pool to provide swim lessons including Carolina Day School, Rainbow Mountain School, Isaac Dickson Elementary, Asheville Montessori, and Mission Health Day Care.

113

People participated in Diabetes Wellness and Prevention Program

Preventive Health 113 Diabetes Wellness and Prevention participants were empowered to take control of their health by developing habits of exercise, learning about proper nutrition, and increasing their knowledge of diabetes. 28 Latino families attended our 8-week Salsa, Sabor y Salud series last summer. This bi-lingual and culturally appropriate program focused on healthy lifestyles where families learned the importance of healthy food choices and physical activity.

Thank You Our 2015-2016 Donors

Donna Abbitt Diane and Jim Abbott Sandra and William Abromitis Gene Adams Marla and Joel Adams Ile Adaramola Katharine and Blan Aldridge Amazon Smile Adrienne Ammerman and Vincent Gagnon Diane Amos Shiner Antiorio Marian and Will Arledge Jane Bach Jean Bailey Stacey Bailey Bess and Rod Baird Marilyn Ball Stephanie Ballance Kathleen and Michael Balogh Mindy Barnwell Pat Bastian Gretchen Batra Margaret Baxter Susan Bean Melissa Bell Hill Gene Bell MaryAlice Bell Wendy Bell Mariah Bellello Betsey Bent and Douglas Wilson John C. Bernhardt, Jr. Susan Bicknell and Hardy LeGwin Lynnora Jean Bierce Joyce Birkenholz and Trevor Wallis Regi and Katherine Blackburn Melissa Blair THE BLOCK off biltmore Mary Boganny Ann Bohan Wallace E. Bohanan Sally and Michael Booher Yolanda and Larry Bopp Greg Borom and Cindy Shealy Jeanette Bowling Bart and Elaine Boyer Virginia A. Boyle and Jean Cassidy Sandra Bradbury Sallie and Claude Broach Sally Broughton and Toby Ives Ben Brown Janice Brown and David Goldsmith

Kim Brown Shelley Pew Brown Jennifer Browne Paulette Brownlee Mary Maupin Brumo Mary Bryan Tom Buffkin Beverly and Terrance Burt Beverly Button Kym Caldwell Kevin and Deborah Calhoun Marietta Cameron Al and Libby Campbell Bob and Kathleen Campbell Vanessa Campbell Robin L. Cape Charlotte Caplan and Michael Brubaker Susan Carmichael Roberta Carney Terri and David Carr Dee Cash Louise Cate and Tom Wernicke Laurie Chandley Allison Chapman Laura and John Chase Church Women United Annie and Bob Cicale Stephanie Citron Pam and Tadd Clarkson Chris Pratt and Jimmie Cochran Pratt Frances Collins Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area Renee and Chad Conover Lisa Cook Linda Cooke Debra Cooper and Larry Weiss Sarah Corley and Neil Peterson Leslie Council John Covey Anne Craig Jane Craig Grace and John Curry Joann Dare Tracy M. Davids Zanie Davidson Paula Dawkins Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Brittany Deesing Dr. Michael Dempsey Sandra Dennison Janese and Roger Derrough Beatrice Diamond Betty Doll

Becky Donald Dorothy A. Donaldson Krystal Dredge Debbie and George Duncan Angela Durkin Ingeborg Durre and Imke Durre Erna R. Earle Roberta Eblen Bridget and Richard Eckerd Dr. and Mrs. Miles Elmore Merry Elrick John Evans Parrish Ezell Evelyn Fay Ellen and David Feingold Leah Ferguson Marian and Larry Fincher Koni Findlay First Presbyterian Church of Asheville Hedy Fischer and Randy Shull R. Daryl Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Fletcher Elizabeth and Joseph R. Fluharty, Jr. Norma Forbes Lisa Forehand Peggy Franc Maggie Friedline Jacquelyn and Craig Friedrich Sarah Fugate Elizabeth Fulton Brenda Gaines Janet and John Garrett Jesica Gaskin Samuel and Nita Gaskin Jan Getz Marcia Ghidina Susie Gilbeaux Holly Gillespie Carol Goins Hillary Goldrich Frank Goldsmith Ellen Goodell Alison Gooding Laura Gordon Kristin Gowin Susan and Lowell Grabel Robert Grant Laura Greeley Bernice and Arnold Green Sara Green Sydney and Michael Green Amanda Greene Joan Grimes Gail Guthery Joseph Hackett Jeri and Matt Hahner

Jean D. Haldane Grace Hall and Kathy Theoharis Jacquelyn Hallum Judith Hamill Mary Hardvall Michael Harney Coryn Harris Marty Steinberg and Laura Harrison Kay Harrold Janet and Andrew Hart Maite Harte Wayne Hawkins and Tim Patterson Patti Hawxhurst Edward Hay Nancy Hayes Nancy E. Heath Jenny Heim Michele Heller Cate Hendren Gretchen Henn Carla Henry Virginia and Ben Henry Marilynn Herbert Mary Beth and Eli Herman Michael and Peggy Hester Lyndi Hewitt Sara P. Hill Jane Hipps Dave Hiriak Hal and Valerie Hogstrom Bernard Holley Joyce Hollyday Stephanie Holmes Hop Ice Cream Cafe LLC Tige Hopper Sheila and Stace Horine Annie Houle Gloria Howard Free James Howe Elizabeth Hunter Sharon K. Hurley Emma Hutchens Eileen Hutchison David Ingram Barbara James Dee and Charles James Kennon and Bill Jamieson The Jenesis Group Harvey Jenkins Susan Jenkins Jean Johnson Julie and Robert Johnson Dr. Randy and Mary Johnson Rose Johnson Becky Jones Holly Jones and Bob Falls

Our 2015-2016 Donors Continued

Linda Lou Jones Ursula Jorch Allison Jordan and Ken Stamps Megan Jordan Betty and John Joyner Grace Jurkoski Ellen M. Kaczmarek and Gary B. MacPeek Judy Kaplan Leah R. Karpen Ron and Sharon Katz Lucy and Gene Keil Kathy Kelly Carol Lee King Jan and Dennis King Jacqueline M. King Mary Estelle King Alex Kirby Mary E. Kirk Brigitte Knauf Linda Kooiker Margaret Kort KPMG Cathy Kramer Land Of the Sky United Church Of Christ Peter and Bernice Landis Susan H. Laney Amy Lanou Gita Larson Jean and Bruce Larson Sarah Lashlee Michelle LeBlanc Janet C. Ledder Charles and Dorothy Lee Ginny Lentz Morris Letsinger Mardi and Kellett Letson Janet Levengood Elizabeth Ann and Robert Lewis Martha C. Lewis Susan Linn Chad Littlefield Jeff Lowdermilk Rebekah Lowe Linda Lunn Meg MacLeod Roberta and David Madden Janice and Bill Maddox Laura Mahan Joan Mahery Diana M. Manee Lee Anne Mangone Michael Marcus

M. Scott Marks Mast General Store Katherine Mastriani Julie Mayfield Leigh McAdams and Scott Miller Tyler McCall Gail and Brian McCarthy Helen McClintock Sue and Raymond McClinton Celeste McClure Carol and Hugh McCollum Ilka McDowell Katherine McGinn and Andy Farkas Kelly McIntyre Joy and Robert McIver Manuel Medeiros Paulina Mendez Dan Mermin Anita and Roger Metcalf Dorothy Michaels Lynn Michie and David McNair Karen Mickler Jim and Libby Mijanovich Deborah Miles and Marc Rudow Stacey Millett Julie Montanea Martha Moore Katherine Morosani Madeline and Merritt Moseley Jennifer Mullendore and Josh Evans Mary Ann Myers Jeanne and Rupert Nagel Jennifer Nehlsen Nancy Nehls Nelson Marianne L. Newman Pamela Nickless Beverly Nivens Claudia and Michael Nix Rachael and Jacob Nygaard Helen O'Connor and Marc Nishino Paula O'Hara and Joseph Luna Rich Olenjiczak and Melinda Kent Sue and John Olesiuk Charlton L. Owens Steve Wright Aneliese Parker Ellen Parks Hannah R. Parks Joy and Steve Pastucha Becky Patch Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Patrie Pattie Moore Amber Peterson Karin E. Peterson Sara Phillips Dini and Chuck Pickering

Judith and Aaron Pohl-Zaretsky Carol Polsgrove Christie Posner and Andy Runkle Elaine Potter Pour Taproom Dr. Mary L. Powell Liz Preyer Dr. Kim Price Anna Priest Phil and Liz Pritchard Valencia and Mike Proffitt David and Emily Quinn Shirley Quisenberry Terry Rafinski Cameron E. Raley Chuck Rankin Amira and Thomas Ranney Carla Reece Charlene Reeves Heidi Reiber Susan Reiser and Frank Patton Amy Renigar Annette Richards Catherine H. Riley Mary Ritter Barbara Robinson Brenda Robinson Sabrina Rockoff Deborah Rogers Ronesa Roswood Susan and Lewis Rothlein Carol Rovello and Doug Wetherill Bernie Rowell Sarah Rubin Kathe B. Ruch John Russell Martha Salyers and David Hurand Ahira Sanchez-Lugo and Miguel Cruz Diane Sanders and Joann Lausier Pegge and Frank Saylor John Schaff Catherine C. Schaller Rhonda Schandevel Clarence Schmidt Kitty Schmidt Jan Schwartz Cathy Scott and Philip Jamison Teri Sferlazza Georgia M. Shannon Eula Shaw Carey Shields Carolyn A. Shorkey and Milton Warden Bobbie and Jim Short Alan Sigel

Muriel and Marc Singer Ruth A. Slawson Janet Smith Jayne and LeGrand Smith Pat and Phil Smith Jeanne Smolkin Joyce Spradley Tom and Bonnie Spradling Gus Stamatiades Mary Standaert Melissa Stanz Stark Financial Group Jeffrey Stillson Anne and Jim Stokely Edward Stoll and Nancy Herbert Becky Stone Laurie Stradley Chloe Stuber Heidi Sutton Susanne and Charles Swanger Stephanie Swepson-Twitty Jewel and Matt Tavener Shirley Tenney and Paul Merriken Fran and Doug Thigpen Devorah H. Thomas Mary and Bob Thompson Paul A. Tobias Bill and Sharon Treasurer Ernestine Tuton Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville United Way of Greater Portland Marilyn Uranga Barbara Vassallo Jesse Oates Vest Katy Vincent and Raymond Matthews Willie Vincent Greg Vineyard Mercedes Volk Nancy Waldrop and David King Greg Walker Wilson Anita Walker Eleanor Walther Maria Warnicki Warren Wilson College Rosalyn and Gary Wasserman Sue Wasserman Karen Waters Kaye Waugh Peggy Weaver and Ed Sheary WEBBCO of Haywood Deborah Welch and Earl Fowler Sally Weldon and Dan Eller Shelley White Tracey Whitehouse Cathy Whitlock Marcia Whitney

Our 2015-2016 Donors Continued Diane Wilkey Nancy Williams Whitney Williams Rosalind Willis and Greg Olson Deborah Wiltshire Pam and William Winkler Gwen Wisler Erica Witsell Doug Campbell and Bernie Wolf Carol and John Wood Alida Woods and David Danley Verita and Melvin Woods Win and Meg Word-Sims Jane Workman Scott and Nona Workman Michelle Yanik Marion Yeager Christine Young McMillan Linda Zang Marilyn Zapf Eleanor Zitin Kristen Zonnevylle Eleanor Roosevelt Giving Society Members Desiree Adaway Annie and John Ager Rebecca and Ed Anderson Barbara Benisch and Jacque Allen Anne Bonnyman Emoke B'Racz and Gail Addis Nancye Buelow Esther Cartwright Lyndia Roland Chiles Dr. Elizabeth Colton Carrie Coward Michael and Libby de Caetani Dr. Darilyn Dealy Jennie Eblen and Rick Perkins Futch Family Foundation Judy Futch and Paul Smith Francie Glickman Althea Gonzalez Clementine Gregory Veronika A. Gunter Judy Beck and Jerome Hay Julie Jensen Jeanine and Russell Siler Jones Gay Lambirth Gary and Theresa Landwirth Sue Lomenzo Heather Lyons Beth Maczka Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mance, Jr.

Kim McGuire and Jim Samsel Kendall Oliver Cathy and George Phillips Maria Roloff Betsey and Mitch Russell Don Russell Craig Smith Maggie Smith Viola Spells Andrea L. Stolz Yvonne L. Stone Dana and Jana Stonestreet Jeanne Tramm Senator Terry and Ted Van Duyn Lu Young Anonymous (2) E. Thelma Caldwell Legacy Society Members Barbara Benisch Emily S. Boyce Theresa Chalfant Erna and Norman Earle Judy Futch and Paul Smith Janirve Foundation Leah R. Karpen Marty K. Knight Martha June Lamb Marjorie Myles Locke Sue Lomenzo Beth Maczka Liz Preyer William Ramsey and Joyce Hollyday Mary Ruth Ritter Carolyn Shorkey and Milton Warden Andrea L. Stolz Anonymous (4) In-Kind Contributors Nina Accardo Doug Agor Sheryl Aikman and Craig Plocica Cynthia Alleman Semone Andre Asheville Jewish Community Center Bess and Rod Baird Katie Bartholomew Becky Baylor The Biltmore Company Deanna and Sid Border Roberta Carney Jacqui Childs Lyndia Chiles Annie and Bob Cicale Corner Kitchen

Brenda Dobashi Angela Durkin Erna R. Earle Emmanuel Lutheran Church Jay Fields Rosemary and Charles Forsythe Jade Frank Greta Gibson Holly Gillespie Carrie Goforth-Hicks Alison Gooding Sidney Gooding Ami Greene Richard Handy Will Harlan Mary Beth and Eli Herman Hopey and Co. LaQuita Roseshell Hudson Mary Estelle King Linda Kooiker LaZoom Tours Sue Lomenzo Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe Martha Marshall AnnMarie McBride Diane Meek MHG-Tower, LLC Dorothy Michaels The Mill Room The Mothlight Janice Nash Alice Oglesby and Hugh Munro Old Europe Kendall and Jim Oliver Anna and Clark Olsen Porscha and Lin Orndorf Beth Pilz Pour Taproom Angie Rainey Lori Ritter Don Russell Pegge and Frank Saylor Johanna Schneider Holly Self Jeanne Smolkin Soapy Dog and Sleepy Dog Viola Spells Stark Financial Group Becky Stone Strada Italiano Laurie Stradley Shirley Tenney and Paul Merriken Joyce Thornburg Unity of the Blue Ride Westville Pub WNC Knitters and Crocheters for

Others Christine Young McMillan Our Sponsors Empower Peace - $10,000 AvL Technologies Empower Justice - $5,000 Asheville Savings Bank CarePartners Foundation Duke Energy Progress HomeTrust Bank Empower Freedom - $2,500 Webb Insurance Webb Investment Services, Inc. Empower Dignity - $1,000 Biltmore Oil Co. & Eblen Short Stop Stores, Inc. Empower Partnership - $500 BB&T Lenoir-Rhyne University Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Foundations & Grants American Association of University Women Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis Fund Bank of America Foundation Buncombe County Service Foundation, Inc. Circle of Mercy City of Asheville Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Community Health and Benefit Program for Mission Hospital Democracy North Carolina Dollar General Foundation Duke Energy Foundation Helen A. Powers Fund Kathryn Conway Preyer Charitable Lead Unitrust Mary Norris Preyer Fund NC Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health NC Department of Health and Human Services Women's Health Branch Novo Nordisk Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation TD Charitable Foundation Trinity Episcopal Church United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County USTA Foundation, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank The William H. and Frances O. Beattie Foundation

PROMOTING HEALTH

IN 2016

10

DROWNINGS A DAY

WERE REPORTED IN THE U.S ON AVERAGE ACCORDING TO THE CDC

Children At-Risk Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 5 18 and African American children are six times more likely to drown than white children.

Addressing the Problem The YWCA aims to address this disparity in our community through our Aquatics Program. We offer free swim lessons to children in our Early Learning Program, as well as scholarships for older children who otherwise would not have access to swim lessons.

ELIMINATING RACISM

STAND AGAINST RACISM The YWCA’s Stand Against Racism is a partnership of YW USA to build community among those who work for racial justice and to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism.

This campaign is one part of our larger strategy to fulfill our mission of eliminating racism.

NURTURING CHILDREN

“

I love spending time with my counselors and they have helped me a lot with my homework.

“

ADRIAN

The YWCA Primary Enrichment Program focuses on keeping young minds and bodies active during the school year - and all summer long! Through academic support and daily reading, our After School and Summer Camp programs aim to help young students succeed in school and combat summer learning loss.

EMPOWERING WOMEN

ACHIEVING DREAMS As a young mom Sue Ellen didn’t have the opportunity to go to college. Years later, after watching her husband go back to school and start his own business, Sue Ellen knew that she was ready for something more for herself. But with the high cost of child care and two young daughters at home, going back to school was out of reach for Sue Ellen. Fortunately, she found the Empowerment Child Care program at the YWCA, which provided free child care so she could pursue her education. In May 2016, Sue Ellen graduated - with high honors - from A-B Tech’s Office Administration program. She is excited to help provide a better life for her family and achieve her dreams.

E. Thelma Caldwell was named Executive Director of the YWCA of Asheville in 1965, becoming the second African American to lead a newly integrated YWCA association in the nation and the first in the South. Under Thelma’s executive leadership from 1965—1975 the physical integration of the Black and White branches of Asheville’s YWCA was realized.

In 1976, in response to new challenges the YWCA faced regarding race and fundraising, a group of retired Black board members formed the YWCA Booster Club. Later joined by White members committed to integration, the Boosters worked tirelessly to carry on Thelma’s work.

Named for Thelma Caldwell and dedicated to the women of the Booster Club, our Legacy Society members’ generosity and foresight through planned giving ensures our organization’s resiliency and lasting impact for years to come.

In 1956, Eleanor Roosevelt visited Asheville on tour for the United Nations and would only agree to speak to an integrated audience. The YWCA of Asheville was the only organization that would host the event, and Eleanor Roosevelt spoke to a sold out crowd of over 800 people.

Eleanor Roosevelt was a bold, confident woman. She was a fearless visionary and a champion for civil rights. It is in her honor that the YWCA of Asheville named our giving society, whose members do so much to support the YWCA mission.

The members of the Eleanor Roosevelt Giving Society recognize the importance of sustainable support for YWCA’s mission-based work. Our members make commitments of $1,000 or more per year for five years, which helps the YWCA plan and address our most urgent needs.

EMPOWER HOUR TOURS The YWCA invites you to join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in education, earning power, health and wellness and access to child care.

Empower Hours take place several times a month at our location at 185 S. French Broad Avenue. As lunch is served as part of Empower Hour, reservations are required.

To make a reservation, contact : Stephanie Tullos (828)254-7206 ext. 2017 stullos@ywcaofasheville.org

Are you interested in our giving or legacy societies?

Please contact Stephanie Tullos at 828.254.7206 x207 or stullos@ywcaofasheville.org for more information.

2015-2016 FINANCIALS 7%

10%

United Way

<1%

11%

Other Income

Government Grants

Empowering Women

59%

30%

Promoting Health

Contributions & Grants

REVENUE

United Way Government Grants Contributions and Grants Program Service Fees Other Income Total

200,954 276,853 677,476 1,715,031 2,550 2,872,864

6%

Management/ General

Program Service Fees

24%

8%

Fundraising

EXPENDITURES Empowering Women Promoting Health Nurturing Children Management/General Fundraising Total

45%

Nurturing Children

327,445 852,008 1,276,929 165,972 241,926 2,864,280

SAVE THE DATE YWCA 110th Anniversary Celebration May 11, 2017, 6-8:00 PM at UNCA Lipinsky Auditorium Since 1917, YWCA of Asheville has been eliminating racism and empowering women in our community. Join us as we celebrate our rich history with a reception and presentation in honor of our 110th year of service.

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