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June 2019
Racial Justice Book Club
The June, Racial Justice Book Club will meet on June 25th from 6-7:30 pm at the EmpowerMT office. Join us for the Book Club's discussion of "Sister Outsider" by Audre Lorde.
Find out more »July 2019
YWCA at Osprey Game
Join YWCA Missoula and Missoula Interfaith Collaborative at the Osprey Game on Tuesday, July 16th! Buy tickets through this link and-- thanks to a direct match offered by the team owners-- 100% of the ticket price will go directly to our See Them Home campaign. The campaign is dedicated to building a new facility that will provide shelter and support to homeless families and domestic violence survivors in Missoula.
Find out more »Plant Identification Field Day
Plant Identification and Foraging Field Day, a combined effort of the Natural History Center and the YWCA's GRIT program, is a one-day workshop during which participants will learn the basics of plant identification and get hands-on experience identifying edible and medicinal plants in the wild and throughout town. We hope that participants will walk away with basic knowledge of how plant ID works, the ability to identify common plants and “weeds”, and the enthusiasm to continue their education! This course…
Find out more »Racial Justice Monthly Book Club
The YWCA Racial Justice Monthly Book Club will meet on July 23rd, from 6-7:30 pm at the EmpowerMT office. We will be reading "One Person, No Vote" by Carol Anderson. From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of White Rage, the startling--and timely--history of voter suppression in America. Mark your calendar to join the monthly book club now!
Find out more »September 2019
YWConnect, an informational tour
YWCA Missoula invites the community to learn about the people whose lives are changed because of our services during an hour-long “YWConnects” informational tour. We spotlight real stories – stories we are privileged to hear every day, from our work to empower women and eliminate racism in Missoula. We also want to hear from you about how we can better serve the needs of the community.
Find out more »GUTS! Volunteer Training
GUTS! (Girls Using Their Strengths) is currently accepting new volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year. Our volunteers facilitate a weekly afterschool or lunch group with young girls, non-binary, and gender diverse youth. They lead activities focused on healthy relationships, body image, identifying personal strengths, and developing a community service project. Being a mentor through GUTS! can allow you to have a lifelong impact on the youth in our community (and have a ton of fun)! Fall volunteer training will be…
Find out more »GRIT Carpentry Workshop and Service Project
The YWCA's GRIT Program is teaming up with the Flagship Program, Missoula Food Bank & Community Center, and Homeword to offer a FREE 20-hour carpentry workshop! This program is open to girls and gender diverse youth* aged 14-18. (In need of community service hours? This is a great opportunity!) The workshop takes place over 4 days at the Missoula Food Bank (1720 Wyoming St.): - Thurs, Sept. 26 from 2:30p-5:30p - Sat., Sept. 28 from 10:00a-5:00p - Thurs., Oct. 10…
Find out more »October 2019
YWConnect, an informational tour
YWCA Missoula invites the community to learn about the people whose lives are changed because of our services during an hour-long “YWConnects” informational tour. We spotlight real stories – stories we are privileged to hear every day, from our work to empower women and eliminate racism in Missoula. We also want to hear from you about how we can better serve the needs of the community.
Find out more »Advocate Training
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience that will make a difference to families and individuals in crisis? The Pathways Program is holding volunteer advocate training October 12th-24th (40 hours total). This professional-caliber training prepares you to work with survivors of domestic and sexual violence at the shelter, answer the crisis line, or provide support at the walk-in counseling center. Fall Training Schedule Saturday, October 12th: 9 am-5 pm Monday, October 14th: 5 pm- 9 pm Wednesday, October 16th:…
Find out more »November 2019
GRIT Butchering Workshop
The YWCA's GRIT Program, in collaboration with the Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (aka MUD), is offering a 3-hour, hands-on butchering workshop, which is open to girls, women, and gender diverse individuals aged 14+*! The workshop is instructed by the Lead Tool Librarian at Missoula Urban Demonstration Project and gives participants the chance to get hands-on experience quartering and butchering a deer killed during this hunting season. There are 12 spots available. Preference will be given to youth participants (14-18 years…
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