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CELEBRATING
90
YEARS
WOMEN’S
RIGHT TO
VOTE
2010 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
ywca metro st. louis
2010 Report to the Community

“Trust me that as I
ignore all law to help
the slave, so will I
ignore it all to protect
an enslaved woman.”
— Susan B. Anthony, Suffragist

ywca metro st. louis
2010 report to the community
Celebrating
90th Anniversary
of Women’s
Voting Rights
Table Of Contents
Mission, Vision and History..............................................2
Letter to the Community....................................................3
Empowering Women and Girls
Transitional and Affordable Housing.............................4
Women’s Economic Stability Initiative..........................5
St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center......................6
Early Childhood Education and Services
YWCA St. Louis Head Start/Early Head Start.........8
Youth Programs
YW-Teens.............................................................................9
School-Age Care...............................................................10
Women’s Leadership
Leader Lunch.........................................................................12
YWCA Academy of Leaders.............................................12
Alberta E. Gantt Valentine Fashion Luncheon...........12
Circle of Women Luncheon..............................................13
YWCA Head Start Parent Involvement........................13
YW-Teens Leadership.........................................................13
Empowering Communities and Racial Justice
Racial Justice........................................................................14
Racial Justice Integration in Programs........................15
YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center...................16
Challenges Unlimited.........................................................17
2010 Financial Report....................................................... 18
Empowering Others Through Giving............................19
Individual Donors............................................................... 20
Phyllis Wheatley Transitional Housing Donors....... 20
Organizational Donors......................................................21
In-Kind Donors.....................................................................21
Public Supporters................................................................21
YWCA Board of Directors................................................ 22
Events Leadership.............................................................. 23
YWCA Head Start Policy Council................................. 23
YWCA Metro St. Louis Senior Associates.................. 24
YWCA Metro St. Louis Associates.................................25
YWCA Metro St. Louis Locations...................................28
YWCA St. Louis Head Start Centers..............................28
St. Louis city proclamation for Equity Day is revealed.

CELEBRATING
90
YEARS
WOMEN’S
RIGHT TO
VOTE
2010 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Our Vision
Empowered women and youth in a racially
just society
Our Mission
YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to eliminating
racism, empowering women and promoting peace,
justice, freedom and dignity for all.
YWCA Metro St. Louis History, 1905-2010
In St. Louis, our beginnings can be traced to housing
and job training for rural women who came here
to work at the 1904 World’s Fair. In 1905, we were
incorporated as an autonomous, accredited affiliate
of YWCA USA. Since our local founding, programs
and services have evolved to meet constituents’
changing needs, yet our commitment has never
wavered in our quest to empower women and girls
in a racially just society.
CELEBRATING
YEARS
90 WOMEN’
RIGHT TO
VOT
2010 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
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Dear YWCA Metro St. Louis Friends,
We are proud of the continuing positive impact that
our YWCA is having on the lives of girls, women and
their families in the St. Louis community. This report
highlights just a few of last year’s achievements.
In 2010, our YWCA took note of a transformative
event in American history, the 90th anniversary
of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution that granted women the right to vote.
We were especially proud to have galvanized women’s
groups and organizations around signature
events that commemorated the anniversary.
A sea of all-white attire and hats signaled the
Women’s Equity Day Celebration in August. Our special
guest was Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, granddaughter
of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and vice president
of global corporate citizenship for The Boeing
Company. The I Am Woman poetry slam provided a
poetic forum for expressions that paid homage to the
amendment’s passage and Iron Jawed Angels offered
a starting point for discussing gender, race, access
and power at a So Reel speaker’s series presentation.
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o the
All YWCA programs paid tribute, in some way, to
the landmark anniversary. They did so while continuing
to deliver crucial services. One such service
was honored for its work. The St. Louis Metropolitan
Police Department presented our St. Louis Regional
Sexual Assault Center with its Citizen Service Award
for their partnership in assisting assault victims and
efforts to make St. Louis safer.
School-Age Care and YW-Teens were restructured
to fall under one umbrella, the Youth Division.
Adrian E. Bracy
Chief Executive Officer
Thirteen women moved from homelessness and
into permanent housing through their efforts in
the Transitional Housing Program. The Economic
Empowerment Stability Initiative, in partnership
with the Trio Foundation of St. Louis, graduated four
by helping these women heads-of-household earn
incomes to sustain a family through nontraditional
careers. And in 2010, our YWCA Head Start program
was rated fully compliant for all program operations
by a Federal Peer Review.
Also in 2010, the Young Ambassadors, a volunteer
group formed to attract women professionals between
the ages of 22 to 35, was established.
We are pleased to report for another consecutive year
our operations met the stringent Wise Giving Alliance
Standards set by the Better Business Bureau. And
once again, YWCA received a clean financial audit.
We appreciate the volunteer chairwomen and
their committees who supported our three major
fundraising events that are critical to sustaining
our programs year-round: Leader Lunch, Circle of
Women and the Valentine Fashion Luncheon. We are
also grateful to our dedicated board of directors for
their fiduciary leadership and policy direction.
We thank all of our many program volunteers, staff
members, individual and corporate donors, and other
friends who helped us deliver services to more than
17,000 women, girls and their families last year.
Kimberly Smith
Board Chairwoman

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empowering
women and girls
Transitional and Affordable Housing
When the YWCA began, its primary objective was to provide housing for rural
women who came to St. Louis for the 1904 World’s Fair. More than 100 years later,
the YWCA continues to provide safe, affordable housing and an array of additional
services for homeless women. The Phyllis Wheatley Transitional Housing Program
(THP) offers a stable environment and intensive supportive services for up to two
years, enabling participants to become self-sufficient and economically stable for
transitioning into sustainable permanent housing.
The YWCA also addresses the lack of affordable housing, the leading cause of homelessness
nationally. The renovated Phyllis Wheatley complex, at 2709-11 Locust St.,
offers 33 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for individuals and families.
Highlights:
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The Annual Recognition event, held during National Homeless
Awareness Week in November honored 13 women for their successful
completion of the program marking substantial achievements that
included employment, debt reduction, financial stability and transition
into permanent housing.
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Collectively, the 13 women eliminated barriers to permanent housing
by reducing $9,665 in debts, including utility and landlord judgments,
bank debt and outstanding court fees.
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All 13 opened and maintained savings accounts to better manage emergencies
and to build resources for transitioning into permanent housing.
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Each employment retention averaged 15 months.
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One THP participant sustained employment for more than 15 months
and eliminated more than $1,500 in debt, paving the way for her to
transition into permanent housing. In addition, she completed the
Grace Hill Women’s Business classes, registered her home healthcare
company with the state of Missouri, and is now working with the Small
Business Administration on securing a loan to open her own business.
Her goal is to employ homeless women, providing this population
with economic and employment opportunities.
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Twenty program participants completed a financial literacy seminar
series presented by the Wells Fargo Advisors St. Louis Women’s Team
Member Network.
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Phyllis Wheatley Apartment tenants benefitted from personal and
professional support services such as career/educational counseling
and budgeting in a recession.
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empowering
women and
girls
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Women’s Economic Stability Initiative
The Women’s Economic Stability Initiative, a pilot program in partnership with the
Trio Foundation of St. Louis, completed its fourth year with impressive results. The
initiative serves 10 low-income women who are heads-of-household. Each participant
is provided an opportunity for a nontraditional vocational or post-secondary education
while receiving tuition, childcare, transportation, food and medical assistance.
Highlights:
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One participant received an Associate of Technology in Automotive
Collision Repair, cum laude, from Ranken Technical College. Subsequently,
she has been employed with full benefits and utilizing her skills for
15 months.
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Another participant earned an Associate of Technology in Carpentry
& Building Construction Technology degree, magna cum laude, from
Ranken Technical College. She was awarded a $5,102 scholarship from
the Ranken’s Bachelor of Science in Administrative Management
program, where she is enrolled.
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A participant graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural
Technology, magna cum laude, from Ranken Technical College, and
is now enrolled in the Masters of Sustainability program at Saint Louis
University. She also received a $5,000 scholarship from the St. Louis
Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction.
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One participant graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in
Criminal Justice from St. Louis Community College and is enrolled
in the Bachelor of Science Criminology & Criminal Justice program
at the University of Missouri – St. Louis.
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A participant received a $3,000 scholarship from the Deaconess
Foundation for tuition at the School of Nursing program at the
University of Missouri – St. Louis.
“ Men their rights and nothing
more, women their rights and
nothing less.”
—motto from the weekly paper, “The Revolution” (1868-1870)

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empowering
women and
girls
St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center
Sexual assault and sexual violence are violations that can turn a person’s life inside
out. Without proper intervention, that violence can destroy one’s sense of self worth
and well-being. Our YWCA St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center is there to provide
support, information and resources to help victims as they begin the journey to
recovery from the devastating trauma of sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Center
serves the metropolitan area through three core program areas: crisis intervention,
survivor support services and education.
YWCA deploys trained Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) volunteer advocates
to all adult area hospitals, providing crisis intervention to rape victims. SART
volunteers, who are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offered crisis intervention
to more than 400 survivors in 2010. The strong partnership with the St. Louis
Metropolitan Police Department has enabled the center to provide direct response to
victims at local police stations and to collaborate on professional training for patrol
officers. YWCA also receives referrals from the 531-RAPE (7273) crisis line.
Our extensive support services included utilizing strategies that are tailored to each
survivor and may consist of individual therapy, support groups and case management,
as well as follow-up services and referrals. In 2010, 400 individuals received supportive
services throughout the year.
YWCA provided critical prevention and professional education sessions throughout
the area. Last year, nearly 8,000 people took advantage of our professional,
risk-reduction and awareness education programs.

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Highlights:
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SART’s 40 active volunteers provided more than 1,100 hours of direct
crisis intervention to victims in local emergency departments. SART
maintained its 100 percent response rate to requests for services.
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In 2010, support groups increased from one group to four and are as
follows: Rape Survivors; Adolescent, in collaboration with St. Louis
Circuit Attorney’s Office; Child Sexual Abuse Survivors and the Sexual
Assault Support group, in collaboration with Women’s Place.
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Fifty nurses and nine police officers and social service professionals
attended the 40-hour Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training,
a collaborative with St. Mary’s Hospital. Nurses were from St. Anthony’s,
St. Mary’s, DePaul, Barnes, SLU, Jefferson Regional, Mineral Area Medical
Center, St. Luke’s, St. Joseph, Barnes-Jewish, St. John’s Mercy, Cardinal
Glennon and Iron County Medical Center.
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Center associates were sought-after expert presenters for trainings and
conferences. Four associates were featured presenters at the Missouri
Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Annual Conference,
where more than 250 service providers from across the state attended in
Columbia, Mo.; in November, the center offered professional training for
SANE trainees and police officers in Phelps County, Mo.; an associate was
a panelist and group facilitator at the National Women of Color Violence
Against Women Network national conference in New Orleans and associates
served as trainers at the First Responder’s Training, sponsored by
the St. Louis Metropolitan Hospital Council Sexual Assault Committee
and St. Anthony’s Medical Center.
“ How important it is for us
to recognize and celebrate
our heroes and she-roes!”
—Maya Angelou, Poet/Author

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Early Childhood
Education and Services
YWCA St. Louis Head Start/Early Head Start
The YWCA St. Louis Head Start/Early Head Start program provides comprehensive
child development services that increase school readiness of children, birth
to five. Head Start is federally funded and served 2,847 income-eligible families,
operating in 11 centers and 16 child care partner sites. In 2010, 310 Early Head
Start families, with 384 children, and 2,569 Head Start families, with 2,784 children,
were served, making our Head Start the largest in St. Louis and one of the largest
programs in its four-state region. All facilities are licensed by the state of Missouri
and most are nationally accredited.
Total amount of
public funds received
and amount from
each source
Total amount of
private funds received
and amount from
each source
Explanation
of budgetary
expenditures
Proposed budget
for the fiscal year
Public Funds:
Government Grants — $23,135,934
Government Fees — $2,732,588
In-Kind Contributions — $2,449,341*
*includes in-kind space and goods only.
Private Funds
Program Fees — $593,041
Other — $23,548
Expenses:
Salaries & Benefits — $9,738,264
Program Expenses — $17,302,651**
Indirect Expenses — $1,893,537
** includes in-kind amounts and excludes depreciation.
$26,600,234 (excludes in-kind)
Incredible Years Early
Childhood BASIC Parent
Training Program
Healthy Families
Initiative
Child Advocacy Day
Male Leadership
Conference
Step Up to Leadership
The Incredible Years curriculum assists parents in
addressing child aggression, behavior issues and
increases social competence at home. It is conducted in
collaboration with Places for People.
In collaboration with St. Louis Marriage Coalition, workshops
help strengthen families by building effective
communication and conflict management skills.
The Child Advocacy Day, held annually in Jefferson
City, Mo, the state capital, gives parents the opportunity
to advocate for early childhood programs and child-centered
initiatives to congressional representatives.
The male involvement initiative, Ma.G.I.C (Males
Guiding and Involving Children), encourages male
engagement in the early stages of a child’s development
and life. The 13th annual male leadership conference, in
collaboration with other Head Start and local community
agencies, offers workshops for males with children
enrolled in the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
Step Up to Leadership, through the Community Action
Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. (CAAStLC), is a 12-week
program to assist low-income people in developing leadership
skills and civic engagements. Graduates from this
program have sat on the YWCA and/or CAASTLC board
of directors.

Youth Programs
youth
programs
YWCA Metro St. Louis supports early childhood development and emphasizes selfawareness,
self-esteem and racial justice acumen for youth, all of which are means
for achieving the organization’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
YWCA youth programs support and guide the young and are designed to help foster
character-building and good citizenship while promoting inclusion and dignity for all.
The youth division is comprised of two components targeted at grades K-12. In 2010,
approximately 2,800 youth were served through the School-Age Care before- and
after-school services and through YW-Teens.
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YW-Teens
Preparing the leaders of tomorrow through the support of young women today is
the YW-Teens mantra. Teen development has been a primary goal of YWCA since its
founding more than 100 years ago, squarely fitting in the organization’s mission to
empower women by touching their lives long before they become adults. YW-Teens
helps girls realize their untapped potential. Its core program areas, for girls ages
11-18, are the Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Emerging Entrepreneurs and
Young Women’s Leadership Conferences.
Young Women’s Leadership Academy consists of components
that support the development of girls, ages 11 to18, who are in
middle and high schools. Its four components are leadership,
personal and career development and college readiness. The
combination of these components offer students tools, exercises
and resources to assist them in making decisions that result in
social, emotional and academic success. YW-Teen programs are
conducted in area middle and high schools as after-school programs
and/or part of personal development programs during
the regular school day.
Emerging Entrepreneur Institute is a year-round economic
empowerment initiative that introduces area high school students
to entrepreneurship through various educational and experiential activities.
During the regular school year, students participating in the Career and Technical
Education program (CTE) at area St. Louis city high schools are invited to participate
in the YW-Teens Emerging Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Competition, the four-week
Emerging Entrepreneur
empowering
Academy and the Young Entrepreneurs Showcase and
mini-conference. The YW-Teens program provides these students with experiences
and information that enhance their classroom instruction. Additionally, YW-Teens
works closely with instructors to develop strategies that meet the needs of the
students. By the end of the program, students are able to develop a business plan for
their business concepts. Many of the classroom instructors have replaced their final
exams with our
women
program.
and
Young Women’s Leadership Conferences offered interactive workshops, dynamic
speakers and community resources that aid the growth and development of
middle and high school students. Conference highlights include a community
resource fair and the recognition of young leaders for their outstanding accomplishments
in academics, leadership and community involvement. Young Women’s
girls
Leadership Conferences are held in May for middle school girls and in November for
high school girls. Attendees are drawn from public, private, parochial and charter
middle and high schools located throughout the bi-state region.

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Highlights
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YW-Teens served nearly 1,800 teen girls from throughout the
St. Louis metropolitan area in 2010.
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Through the YW-Teens Young Women’s Leadership Academy,
540 girls were guided on a journey to identify, develop and apply
leadership skills through a series of curriculum-based youth
development initiatives offered on a year-round basis.
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There were 826 girls who attended the middle school and high school
Young Women’s Leadership Conferences in 2010.
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Nearly 400 area high school students participated in the Emerging
Entrepreneurs Program, a year round program that introduced
participants to business ownership. In 2010, a newly added “Lunch
and Learn” session allowed students to network with local business
owners during the two-day Elevator Pitch Competition. Some of the
special guests included: Cbabi Bayoc, owner, Sweet Art; Carla Jeanee
Bradley, author of Voices from the Village; Cindy Brown, president,
Shred-It; Taran Hensley, president, Mom’s Originals, Inc.; Sylvester
Chisom and Arthur Shivers, owners, Showroom Shine Detailing, and
Belinda James, president, Stepping Stones to Success.

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women and
School-Age Care
YWCA has been providing comprehensive, quality, year-round services during
non-school hours for nearly 30 years in the greater St. Louis community. Through
School-Age Care, we provide children, ages 5-12, a variety of adult-supervised, developmentally
appropriate activities before and after school and during the summer
months. Programs offer a safe learning environment that supports the academic,
social and physical development of children.
Our RISE (Reaching Independence through Support and Enrichment) program
enhances student development by incorporating academics, nutrition, community
involvement, emotional support and character-building, along with parental engagement.
It is supported through a partnership with the Area Resources for Community
and Human Services (ARCHS) at three of the 10 program sites for elementary school
children in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Our signature Camp Derricotte offers eight weeks of summer enrichment that
bridges learning from the end of one school year to the start of the next. Structured
academic and recreational activities such as math, reading, science, character-building,
educational field trips, arts and crafts and guest speakers are incorporated into a
new theme each week.
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Highlights
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In 2010, more than 1,000 children and their families were served
in the School-Age Care Program.
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Children received 140 hours of financial literacy awareness.
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School-Age Care operated in 10 partner elementary schools in
the St. Louis, University City and Normandy school districts.
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Camp Derricotte provided eight weeks of summer enrichment at three
locations in south and north St. Louis communities and University City.
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School-Age Care joined in national Lights on Afterschool events in
October to highlight the importance of after-school programs that
support working families by providing safe and affordable care that
inspire children to learn.

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women’s leadership
Leader Lunch
Leader Lunch is the premier St. Louis event that recognizes the contributions
of women in the workplace and the community. In 2010, Leader Lunch celebrated
“Pearls of Wisdom,” marking 30 years of celebrating women’s leadership. Nearly
1,200 people celebrated the achievements of eight Leaders of Distinction in the
business, communications, entrepreneurship and nonprofit sectors, a Racial
Justice Leader and a Future Leader. The luncheon also provided an opportunity
for 40 St. Louis businesses to recognize their Leaders in the Workplace, individual
women who are making significant contributions in their own companies. Jane
Wulf, chief administrative officer for Scottrade, Inc., served as chairwoman and Ann
Prenatt, vice chancellor of human resources for Washington University in St. Louis,
served as co-chairwoman of the 30th Leader Lunch Steering Committee.
YWCA Academy of Leaders
The Academy of Leaders is composed of the distinguished Leader Lunch honorees.
Since the inception of Leader Lunch, 330 women have been named to the
academy based on their leadership in the workplace, efforts to promote racial
justice, and positive influence on colleagues, professional women and others in
the community. Many academy members have provided leadership to advance
civic causes, women’s issues and philanthropic endeavors, as well as served on
the board of directors of the YWCA and other nonprofits.
Alberta E. Gantt Valentine Fashion Luncheon
The Valentine Fashion Luncheon is YWCA’s longest-running special event
fundraiser and supports the historically significant Phyllis Wheatley Branch.
The Phyllis Wheatley Branch was organized in 1911 to serve African-American
women and was merged with the Metro St. Louis Branch in 1939. The fashion show
began in 1970, led by its first chairwoman, Alberta E. Gantt. The event’s name was
changed in 1983 to honor Gantt’s longtime volunteer commitment to the Phyllis
Wheatley Branch and to the fashion show. On its 40th anniversary, the luncheon
rallied more than 100 volunteers to conduct the event, raising much-needed funds
for the Phyllis Wheatley Transitional Housing Program. Chairwomen Cleotra
Woodson and Jacqueline Dyer, long-time supporters and volunteers, led the
Physical Improvement Committee and the Phyllis Wheatley Branch Committee on
Administration; 401 people attended the luncheon.

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Circle of Women Luncheon
The Circle of Women luncheon fundraiser was recast in 2010 to benefit all YWCA
landmark programs, rather than a single initiative. In 2010, a record 770 people
attended. Contributions support YWCA programs and services that empower
women, help find solutions to race equity issues and offer housing stability, economic
upward mobility, counseling, and personal, child and youth development. In 2010,
18 additional names were added to the YWCA Circle of Women Giving Society, a
multi-year giving level that was introduced in 2009 and is comprised of contributors
who pledge multi-year gifts of $1,000 or more to support YWCA programs.
Chairwomen of the luncheon were Anna Doyle, consultant, MarketSphere
Consulting and Valerie Patton, executive director, St. Louis Business Diversity
Initiative. Table captains filled the room with guests at tables of 10.
YWCA Head Start Parent Involvement
Not only do children enrolled in the Head Start program get a head start on learning,
so do their parents or guardians, who are offered opportunities to develop their
leadership potential. Parents may participate in all facets of Head Start as a volunteer,
or they may participate on the Parent Committee, Policy Committee, Policy Council
or Advisory Committees. Each level of involvement assists parents in being engaged
in the program as they gain knowledge and skills that can be applied in life outside
the program.
YW-Teens Leadership
A key goal of the YW-Teens program is to develop leadership qualities in girls and
teens by helping them express their individuality, build self-esteem and contribute
to society. Its Girls Circle program, designed for 9 to 18-year-olds, is structured as a
support group and promotes self-expression through the exploration of such topics
as “Relationships with Peers,” “Who Am I,” “Paths to the Future” and “Honoring our
Diversity.” Project G.L.A.S.S. (Girls Learning About Self-Esteem and Sisterhood) is
designed to increase self-esteem, life skills and literacy through literature. The Young
Women’s Leadership Conferences, for middle- and high-school girls, are day-long conferences
that expose attendees to numerous youth-centered resources and mentors. At
each conference, three young leaders are recognized for outstanding accomplishments
in academics, leadership and
womens
community involvement. Emerging Entrepreneurs is
a year-around program that exposes area high school students to entrepreneurship
through the development of educational and experiential activities.

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communities
and racial justice
Racial Justice
Issues of race and ethnicity continue to impede our ability to live in a multiethnic,
multicultural society that respects others’ differences. YWCA is committed to eliminating
the systemic and institutional barriers to race equity and the oppression of
individuals through anti-racism and anti-oppression instruction. The commitment
to this mission area extends to all program areas, as well as throughout the organization’s
structure. More than 2,200 people were touched by racial justice programming
in 2010, an increase of almost 50 percent over the previous year.
The So Reel Racial Justice Speaker’s Series experienced massive growth in
2010. Its interactive format, which incorporates a video, guest speaker and audience
engagements, ignited in 2010. It has grown to become well received and well
attended. In 2010, a daytime speaker’s series was piloted. Daytime and evening
topics included, Men Unlearning Sexism; Executive Order 9066; Understanding
the Hispanic Culture in the Workplace; Out of Darkness - Overcoming the Stigma
of Mental Health; Race and Education; White Privilege; The Women’s Suffrage
Movement; Racism and Social Workers and our first YWCA Poetry SLAM, which
included young and seasoned poets.
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communities
and raceial
j ustice
Racial Justice initiatives were conducted communitywide, delivering more than
175 hours of training in 2010. Presentations and trainings were customized to meet
the needs of each organization. They broadened awareness and provided a greater
understanding of how racism affects everyone. Last year we were also strategic in
extending our efforts through collaborations and partnerships with many organizations.
Some of the training topics included: Cross Cultural Communication, Cultural
Considerations in the Interview Process, Understanding Race and The Intersection
of Race and Gender. YWCA provided external seminars and trainings to numerous
organizations, including MODOT’s first Diversity Conference, the St. Louis County
Juvenile Detention Center, Epworth, the Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge
and other organizations.
The Racial Justice Web page was modified and is a resource that consists of
suggested videos, books and literature recommendations for parents, teachers, community
members and anyone seeking additional information about inclusion and
race equity issues.
Poetry Slam pays homage to women’s voting rights and power.

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So Reel Racial Justice Speaker’s Series
Racial Justice Integration in Programs
Transitional Housing Program
The Racial Justice department introduced a series called Reflections,
two six-week sessions to educate women in the program on systemic and
institutionalized racism. It provided tools, resources and information on
how to understand, combat and overcome these challenges and barriers.
Sexual Assault Center
Volunteers with the Sexual Assault Center participated in cross-cultural
training for helping survivors of sexual assault. These Saturday sessions
included understanding the intersection of race, gender and culture for
people impacted by sexual violence.
Head Start
Head Start managers and teachers continued conversations about racism
and education in 2010. These sessions explored the affects of race within
the educational system, the importance of parental advocacy and the impact
of internalized racism within communities of color. As an aftermath, evening
sessions began with parents to provide a greater understanding of the
importance of parental advocacy after their child leaves Head Start.
School-Age Care
The department created racial justice curriculum for the organization’s
three Camp Derricotte locations. Children received 191 hours of racial
justice awareness in 2010.
YW-Teens
Through open and honest dialogue, teen girls challenged their perceptions
and increased their appreciation of people’s differences by tackling topics
such as race, gender, stereotypes and diversity through workshops offered
at the bi-annual Young Women’s Leadership Conferences.

I have spent
many years
of my life in
opposition,
and I rather
like the
ole.
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YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center
The Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center is a restored landmark in our community
that was the center of African-American culture during the era of segregation.
Thousands of St. Louisans fondly remember it as the gymnasium of the historic
YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Branch. Today, the center represents YWCA’s continued
commitment to and presence in the African-American community. It also continues
to serve as an important gathering place for creating new historical moments for the
community with state-of-the art meeting and event spaces that are available to individuals,
commercial clients and other nonprofit groups.
In addition to hosting the monthly So Reel Racial Justice Speaker’s Series, the
center was the venue of choice for supporting many YWCA programs such as the
YW-Teens Summer Entrepreneurship Academy for emerging business owners and
the Head Start Volunteer Awards Luncheon.
The Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center hosted 40 meetings and events throughout
2010 for individuals, corporations and other nonprofit organizations. The center was
the memorable setting for numerous wedding receptions, birthday parties, family
reunions and proms.
The following groups utilized the Heritage Center in 2010:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Grace Hill Settlement House
Hope Build
Lincoln University Alumni
Regional Health Commission
St. John’s AME Church
Welch One Catering
“ I have spent many
years of my life in
opposition, and I
rather like the role.
— Eleanor Roosevelt, U.S. First Lady
KMOV-TVs Vickie Newton greets Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.

empowering
communities
and raceial
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Challenges Unlimited
Challenges Unlimited enhances the quality of life and independence of adults
with developmental disabilities. The program jis structured
ustice
to promote self-reliance,
self-advocacy community integration to help participants gain greater independence
in the home, on the job in the community.
“This program is a blessing from God,” says Nina Murphy, a parent who gave an
impromptu testimonial about the program’s benefits during an Open House in July,
held at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center. “This is allowing parents, like me, to
work,” she continued. Murphy was among the more than 60 people in attendance
who were current or future program participants, family members, funders and program
supporters. Her son, Derek, has been in Challenges for a year. “I can see how
he’s grown and he’s become so independent,” said the proud mother.
Challenges Unlimited participants caroling in YWCA headquarters in December.
Challenges is offered year around to St. Louis City and St. Louis County residents,
ages 21 and older. It provides opportunities for social, leisure and educational activities
that increase skill sets and help individuals acquire a sense of personal safety
and physical well-being. Participants are engaged in nutritional and financial literacy
classes and attend live theater, dinner and movie nights as well as seasonal
sporting events.
Highlights
❈❈
Challenges Unlimited served 79 women and men in 2010.
❈❈
In 2010 operating hours were extended to include mornings so that participants
could have social and leisure activities during the day.
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Challenges held its first athletic awards ceremony for participants in a
bowling and kickball tournament during the summer.

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financials
YWCA Metro St. Louis 2010 Financial Report
for the year ended December 31, 2010
Assets
Cash............................................................................... 138,788
Investments............................................................ 1,510,136
Grants Receivable................................................ 1,607,159
Promises to Give.................................................. 1,390,745
Other Receivables.................................................. 175,405
Prepaid Expense & Other Assets........................ 16,492
Property & Equipment...................................... 5,604,462
Assets Held for Sale............................................... 223,572
Restricted Assets.................................................... 848,685
Total Assets............................................ 11,515,444
Liabilities
Accounts Payable................................................ 1,340,921
Accrued Expenses.................................................. 590,753
Deferred Income..................................................... 247,734
Other Liabilities........................................................ 76,097
Total Liabilities........................................ 2,255,505
Net Assets
Unrestricted........................................................... 6,518,788
Temporarily Restricted.................................... 1,892,466
Permanently Restricted....................................... 848,685
Total Net Assets...................................... 9,259,939
Total Liabilities & Net Assets............... 11,515,444
Funding Sources
Government Grants —Operations ..................26,618,282
Contributions—United Way.................................... 847,488
Contributions—In-Kind............................................. 278,210
Contributions—Other............................................ 2,593,238
Special Events............................................................... 415,825
Membership Dues......................................................... 14,918
Value Change of Split Interest Agreements...... 71,702
Program Fees, Housing & Rental......................... 926,530
Interest & Dividends..................................................... 24,278
Net Realized & Unrealized Gains......................... 144,974
Total Revenue............................................ 31,935,445
Expenses
Program Services....................................................29,817,419
Fundraising.................................................................... 623,885
Management & General.........................................1,935,959
TOTAL EXPENSES..................................... 32,377,263
6%
2% Fundraising
Management
& General
Program Services
Note: YWCA Metro St. Louis financial statements were audited by Rubin Brown LLP
CELEBRATING
90 YEARS
2010 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

empowering
others through
giving
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Volunteers and Partners
From helping to organize, paint, donate goods and build,
volunteers help bring the principles and values of YWCA
to life in the lives of all we serve. You inspire us to do more.
We also enjoy the support of many organizational partners,
both public and private, and thank them for working with
us to build a stronger community.
Thanks to our donors…
empowering
others
through giving
Committee on Administration
Bank of America
WellPoint, Inc.
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

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Individual Donors
$1,000+
Susan Barrett
Jeanette L. Bax-Kurtz
Catherine B. Berge
Kasey Bergh
Joyce F. Blackwell
Adrian E. Bracy
Marion J. Brooks
Donnis L. Casey
Douglas Char
Robert Crumpton
Anna Doyle
Carol M. Duhme
Wendy Duncan
Robbye S. Frank
Peggy M. Guest
Debbie Hankin
Jan M. Holloway
Audrey R. Jones
Teresa Katubig
John and Ashley Kemper
Michele Liebman
Margaret M. Mooney
Merry Mosbacher
Susan Philpott
Louise Probst
Theresa Roddy
Cassandra Sanford
Marilyn A. Schnuck
Elizabeth Sittenfeld
Patricia A. Tripp
Eliza Watson
Jane Wulf
$500-$999
Jean L. Abounader
Pamela Bolden
Pat Chartock
Susan Conti
Anna Doyle
Kimberley A. Eberlein
Frankie M. Freeman
Kay L. Gabbert
John Heinsz
Cyeria Jackson
Lori W. Jones
Mary L. Koomar
Sally Lefler
Pamela A. Lesser
Seanna McGough
Nancy C. Pechloff
Michelle Reis
Nicole M. Ringenberg
Mary Beth Rogers
Patricia A. Smith-Thurman
Susan S. Stepleton
Velma A. Stewart
Harriet K. Switzer
Jane Towater
Louise T. Wilkerson
Wendy Wolf
Phyllis Wheatley
Transitional Housing Donors
$1,000+
Harriet I. Barrett
Joclyn L. Ezell
Selma M. Johnson
Anne E. Price
$100-$499
Deane C. Adam
Jim Adkins
Jami L. Ake
Joan J. Albeck
Pamela Anders
Mary E. Anderson
Anonymous
Barbara Archer
Cathleen Arshadi
Mary V. Atkin
Phyllis Balcerzak
Cheri Ballard
Stephanie Banker
Gailya Barker
Amy Barlow
Patricia Barrett
Margaret Barrow
Cheryl Bauer
John A. Bauer
Nancy L. Belt
Emily Black Bremer
Cheri Bliefernich
Deanne Blume
Sarah A. Bohnert
Susan Bollinger
Emily Borg
Stella M. Bouie
Cynthia L. Bowman
Rebecca Boyer
Kelly M. Brandt
Barbara Braun
Kristine H. Bridge
Judith C. Brostron
Charles Q. Brown
Gail Brown
Betsey A. Bruce
Mary A. Bruemmer
Krista Buenger
Mary A. Burnes
Joy C. Burns
Millie Cain
Patti Callahan
Julia C. Carcamo
Marie Casey
Pam Cavness
Karen L. Coburn
Barbara Coghlan
Billy Collier
Kim Connell
Bryce E. Cooper
Deborah L. Cooper
Darcella K. Craven
Holly Cunningham
Shirley Cunningham
Shera Dalin
Vickie Dankenbring
Brenda Davidson
Adrienne Davis
Beth Davis
Gretchen G. Davis
John S. Davis
Tabitha Davisson
Kathleen Delpha
Jacqueline S. Dipple
Gloria Dismuke
Kelly L. Dolan
Gary C. Dollar
Danae L. Domian
empowering
others
$500-999
Stella M. Bouie
Jacqueline S. Dipple
Cleodora T. Ewing
Ruth B. Johnson
Patricia Penelton
Rose Marie Smoot
Cleotra M. Turner-Woodson
Stephanie L. White
$100-$499
Adrian E. Bracy
Charles Q. Brown
Inez W. Bryant
Joy C. Burns
Imelda Carper
Pamela T. Coaxum
Rose Marie Coleman
Denise Collins
Althea A. Cross
Harriett W. Crouch
Hervet L. Days
Vivienne Dobbs
Jacqueline Dyer
Bernice Edwards
Carole H. Fields
Frankie M. Freeman
Betty M. Griffin
Theonis K. Guyton
Emmy E. Gyaki
Ruthie Mae Hart
Lila M. Hunter
Deborah M. Johnson
Geraldine W. Johns
Carmen C. Jones
Latriece Kimbrough
Jeanette Mathews
Malissa Mitchell
Eulonda Nevels
Betty C. Patton
Vera W. Rhiney
Christine Robinson
Francine Roden
Beverly A. Rodgers
Dorothy S. Sharpe
Crystal Small
Darlene F. Smith
Gertha L. Smith
Ruth A. Smith
Patricia A. Smith-Thurman
Velma A. Stewart
Christine Sutton
Denise Sykes-Collins
Brenda L. Wade
Marcia Ward
Ida J. West
Louise T. Wilkerson
Bette J. Williams
Valarie M. Wilson
Savannah M. Young
Elizabeth J. Douglass
Lora Downey
Julie J. Drummond
Aimee D. Dunne Zan
Ida H. Early
Kathy Eckrich
Tonya Edmond
Paula Kay Ehret
Ed Epstein
Hazel Erby
Joclyn L. Ezell
Kay Faddis
Suzy Farren
Barbara A. Feiner
Clayton B. Fenter
Ann Ficken
Bonny Filandrinos
Michele L. Fish
Dorothy Fisher
Beth Fitzgerald
Pattylynn Fogle
Jill Forbes
Anna C. Forder
Genevieve M. Frank
Dwana Franklin-Davis
Lisa G. Frederick
Sarijane Freiman
Elizabeth M. George
William H. Gibson
Jeanne I. Gieseke
Carolyn Gilmore
Laurna Godwin
Charlotte Goeddel
Jill C. Grace-Rausch
Regina Greer
Dawn Grench
Betty M. Griffin
Judith A. Griffin
Mary Elizabeth Grimes
Robin G. Gutzler
Elizabeth M. Hacke
Lisa Hailstone
Nancy Hamilton
Jeree Hanavec
Cheryl Harbison
Amanda Harper
Jacquelyn Harris
Martha L. Harting
Lori J. Hartman
Stacey Hattle
Melissa Hattman
Eric Hausler
Heather J. Hays
Diane Heagney
Cynthia Herbig
Lauren Herring
Rita D. Hill
Ronald Hill
Susan Hodapp
Virginia A. Hoeper
Stephanie M. Hoff
C.D. Hoffmann
Joan M. Hubbard
Jeannette R. Huey
Jan Huneke
Lila M. Hunter
Patricia Jamison
Debra G. Jansma
Mary Kay K. January
Ralonda M. Jasper
Celerstine B. John
Kristin Johnson
Robyn R. Johnson
Ruth B. Johnson
Selma M. Johnson
Jocelyn Jones
Melissa Jones
Patricia C. Jones
Dee A. Joyner
Lindsay Kaplan
Deanne Kelley
Patti Kelley
Salvatrice Kemper
Susan D. Kidder
Tiffany B. Kieffer
Cindy Kohlbry
Amanda R. Kozminsk
Teresa Krahl
Sarah A. Kramer
Tammy Krebel
Judy A. Kremer
Becky S. Kueker
Mary C. Kullman
Amy Kweskin
Gretchen Land
Katherine Landmann
Nancy LeMaster
Lynn Lenker
Nancy Liebermann
Jane Louer
Catherine F. Maher
Brenda Mahr-Douglas
Aparna Malshet
Dave Manning
Jane Matoesian
Kari McAvoy
Diane McCullough
Lena McGlone Rush
Jill A. McGuire
Mary McLennan
Shannon E. McMurra
Mary G. McMurtrey
Judith E. Meador
Marcia B. Mellitz
Theresa Menk
Annalee Menz
Laura J. Meyer
Kimberly H. Michell
Jennifer Middleton
Paula L. Middleton
Lucy Q. Miller
Patricia L. Montel
Sandra M. Moore
Anisha Morrell-Cha
Karen Morrow
Judith E. Murphy
Anne C. Nativi
Deborah Nicks
Emer ”. O’Broin
Jennifer Ozimkiewi
Marian L. Pacino
Gwendolyn Packnett
Elly Painter
Viola Pancratz
Bonnie J. Parker
Valerie E. Patton
Anna Paul
Diane Peal
Angela Pearson
Lisa W. Pelikan
Joyce S. Perlow
Patrice S. Pieper
Susan Plassmeyer
Dixie Platt
Dana Plonka
Leatrice L. Polity
Joann Poneleit-Lie
Joyce Prage
Joyce M. Pratt
Ann B. Prenatt
Jennifer Pridemore
Cynthia A. Prost
Jennifer Pruehsner
Angela T. Quigless
Christine Ramsdell
Vanessa G. Randolp
Patricia Redington
Janette N. Richert
Beauton H. Roberts
Marilyn L. Robinson
Jacquelyn S. Rocch
Nicole Rose
Anne Rosenberg
Lena Rush
Mary Sabatino
Lisa Safarian
Eve P. Samuels
JoAnn Sanditz
Angela D. Schaefer
Mossie Schallon
Maurine D. Schmidt
Alicia Schnell
Laura C. Schottel
Margaret Schramm
Rita Schwager
Donna Schwarz
Peggy Scott
Pier Scott
Thelma R. Scott
Carolyn Seward
Susan Shackelford-Davis
Linda Sharpe-Taylor
Victoria S. Sheeha
Kathleen M. Simino
Betty G. Sims
Peggy Slater
Trevor J. Slom
Herman Smith
Marcia H. Smith
Peggy Smith
Rose Marie Smoot
Linda S. Spencer
Mary C. Spencer
Marsha A. Stanton
Jerry Steiner
Debbie Stewart
Andrea Stewart-Douglas
Barbara M. Stiegemeier
Sarah Stock
Sherri C. Strand
Jill A. Stratton
Catherine A. Sullivan
Catherine Tansey
Susan B. Taylor
Terri A. Terrell
Cynthia Tetrault
Elizabeth H. Thomas
M. Denise Thomas
Michaela J. Thomas
Sandra S. Thompson
Sherri R. Tichenor
April Tinsley
Virginia D. Toliver
Mary Tonkin
Ann D. Tretter
Barbara Turley
Catherine Turner
Carol J. Valenta
Rowena Van Dyke
Elizabeth Van Uum
Ann L. Vazquez
Coreen R. Vlodarch
Anne V. Von Der He
Sherry M. Waitz
Debbie Walkenhorst
Kimberly Walker
Sonia R. Walker
Pamela Wall-Dover
Susan Ward
Ann C. Wells
Andria West
Pamela A. Westbrooks
Patricia Wharton
Rebecca A. White
Wendy Wiederhold
Nerida Wilbraham
Marquita Wiley
Consuelo Wilkins
Barbara Wilkinson
Donna Wilkinson
Brandi J. Williams
Barbara B. Winters
Hannah Wirz
Karen P. Wishart
Nicole M. Wohlford
Denise A. Wondolow
Brenda Wrench
Katie H. Wright
Sylvia Wright
Cathy R. Yancey
Rhae Yancey
Tiffany Yates
Lorraine M. Yehlen
Jennie M. Young
Lina Young
Maureen Zegel
Risa Zwerling

Corporate/Foundation Donors
$25,000+
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THE TRIO
FOUNDATION
OF SAINT LOUIS
DANA BROWN
CHARITABLE TRUST
$5,000-$24,999
Ameren Missouri
Bank of America
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Tom W. Bennett Trust
BJC HealthCare
Susan R. Buder Memorial Trust
Leo R. Buder Trust
Edward Jones
Enterprise Holdings
Greenfield Foundation
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc.
KPMG LLP
Laclede Gas Company
Macy’s Inc.
Maritz Inc.
MasterCard Worldwide, Inc.
NestlÈ Purina PetCare Company
Peabody Energy
Herman T. and
Phenie R. Pott Foundation
Norman J. Stupp Foundation
The Mildred, Herbert and
Julian Simon Foundation
Washington University in St. Louis
Gifts In Kind
Amdocs
AmeriCorps St. Louis
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Bissinger’s Handcrafted
Chocolatier
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Clear Channel St. Louis
Commerce Bank
Flooring Systems Inc.
Michael Genovese Jeweler
Josephine Havlak Photography
Laclede Gas Company
Macy’s Inc.
The Magic House
Maritz Inc.
M’LOR Creations
Neiman Marcus
$1,000-$4,999
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Arcturis
Armstrong Teasdale, LLP
AT&T
William K. Bixby Trust
Bryant Group, Inc.
Bunge North America
CBIZ
Centene Corporation
Commerce Bank
Charles L. Crane Agency
Dierbergs Markets
EDCO Realty
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.
Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
Greater St. Louis Community
Foundation
Interface Construction
International Institute
Kaplan Early Learning Company
MarketSphere Consulting
Martha’s Hands Home
Healthcare, LLC
McCormack Baron Salazar
CELEBRATING
Parties & Props
Pulaski Bank
Pulse Productions
Saks Fifth Avenue
Shaw Contract Group
St. Louis Blues Hockey Club
St. Louis Business Journal
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Closet Company
St. Louis Women’s Journal
Staples Advantage
Technisonic
The Cramer Institute
Tiffany & Co.
Traci Moore Graphics
United Way of Greater St. Louis
Wells Fargo Advisors
90 WOMEN’S
YEARS
RIGHT TO
VOTE
Monsanto Fund
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Protiviti
Ranken Jordan Pediatric
Specialty Hospital
RubinBrown LLP
Saint Louis University
Sigma-Aldrich Corp.
SSM St. Mary’s Health Center
St. Frances Cabrini Academy
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Thompson Coburn LLP
Towers Watson
TRC Staffing
UPS
US Bank
Webster University
Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.
Public Supporters
$500-$999
Rotary Club of Clayton—Ladue
Top Ladies of Distinction—
Confluence Chapter
Viola J. Reynolds/Trust
City of St. Louis-Department of Human Services
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Missouri Department of Health
Missouri Department of Public Saftey
Missouri Department of Social Services
Missouri Department of Transportation
Missouri Housing Development Commission
Productive Living Board for
St. Louis County Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
St. Louis County Economic Council
St. Louis Mental Health Board
St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources
Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit of Missouri,
Family Court-Juvenile Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice

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YWCA Board of Directors 2011
Kimberly Smith, Chairwoman
Business Unit Executive
West Region Business Partners
IBM Corporation
Nicole Ringenberg, Vice-Chairwoman
Vice President & Controller
Monsanto Company
Angela Adler, Vice-Chairwoman
Vice President
Supply Chain Pricing
Express Scripts, Inc.
Ann Prenatt, Secretary
Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Washington University
Jacqueline Dippel, Treasurer
Partner
KPMG, L.L.P.
Valerie D. Bell
Attorney
Rhonda Brandon
Vice President
Human Resources–Operations
BJC Healthcare
Tammy L. Burton
Managing Director
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Rosezetta Eichelberger
Community Involvement Specialist
Ready, Aim, Advocate! Committee
Erica Freeman
Partner
Thompson Coburn LLP
Judith Griffin
Financial Advisor
Griffin Financial Services Group
Debbie Hankin
Account Manager
GFI Digital, Inc.
Ashley Kemper
Attorney
Becky Kueker
Principal
Arcturis
Margaret (Peg) Mooney
Attorney/Partner
Lashly & Baer, P.C
Sandra Moore
President
Urban Strategies, Inc.
Merry Mosbacher
Principal, Insurance Marketing
Edward Jones
Susan Nall, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
School of Education
Southern Illinois
University-Edwardsville
2010 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Christine Ramsdell
Manager
Space Planning & Design
Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
Cheryl Milton Roberts
Manager
Organizational Development
North America
Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Mary Sabatino
Attorney
Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.
Nancy Santana
Vice President & General Counsel
Moran Foods
Patricia Smith-Thurman (Retired)
Becky Spurgeon
Vice President, CFO
Interface Construction Company
Susan (Sue) Stepleton
Director
Policy Forum
Washington University
Brown School of Social Work
Louise Wilkerson (Retired)
Brandi Williams-Hibbler
Director
Internal Audit
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
Jane Wulf
Chief Administrative Officer
Scottrade, Inc.
Lina Young
Senior Vice President
Information Technology
Peabody Energy
Kindra Hutch
Policy Council Representative
YWCA Head Start
At-Large Member
Ruth B. Johnson
(Chair, Committee on Administration)
Anna Roosevelt (standing, third from left) joins the Boeing table during the
Women’s Equity Day Celebration Rally in August.

2010 Events Leadership
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Leader Lunch Committee
Jane Wulf*, Chair
Ann B. Prenatt*, Co-Chair
Nancy C. Pechloff
Beth Davis
Mary Bonacorsi
Beth Fitzgerald
Brandi J. Williams-Hibbler*
Molly N. Cline
Paula L. Middleton
Celerstine B. Johnson
Kathleen DeVries
Katie Swengros
Andrea Stewart-Douglas
Jennifer Long
Jana V. Kennedy
Becky L. Spurgeon*
Anisha Morrell-Charles
Traci O’Bryan
Mary Swan
Patricia Tripp
Mary Deverman
Gail Taylor*
*Board of Directors
Women’s
90th Anniversary
Voting Rights and
Equity Day Planners
Pamela Bolden, Chair
Ida Casey
Staci Foote
Bernadette
McCaffrey Groner
Allison Hewitt
Amy Hunter
Linda McDaniel
Veronica Marshall
Anna Mennerick
Eulonda Nevels
Events Supporters
Jordan Crean
Elaine Hamilton-Hunt
Karen Martin
Saundra Moss
Mark Rives
Tasha Simmons
Communications Intern
Brittany Wilson
Student Hosts
YW-Teens Participants
Women’s Equity Day
Celebration Rally was
held in cooperation with
the League of Women
Voters of St. Louis
Leader Lunch Task Force
Merry Mosbacher*, Chair
Tammie Benzinger
Christine Bierman
Adrian Bracy
Darcella Craven
Melanie DiLeo
Ellen Harshman
Celerstine Johnson
Becky Kueker*
Mary Caola Kullman
Krista Jo Mosby
Mary E. Nelson
Nancy Pechloff
Patricia Smith-Thurman*
Cheryl Walker
*Board of Directors
Circle of Women
Committee
Anna Doyle, Co-Chair
Valerie E. Patton, Co-Chair
Deane C. Adam
Tonya Edmond
Sara E. Foster*
Elizabeth M. Hackett
Debbie Hankin*
Cynthia Hayes
Kay Henry
Gail E. Holmes-Taylor
Lori W. Jones
Deborah Kellom
Becky S. Kueker*
Sally Lefler
Gloria McCarter
Kimberly L. Smith*
Jane Towater
Ann C. Wells
Jamie M. Wolf
*Board of Directors
The newly formed YWCA Young Ambassadors
officers are (from left) Michaela J. Thomas, vice
president; Shannon E. McMurray, secretary; Jasmine
M. Pampkin, treasurer and Jania E. Bell, president.
2010 Valentine Fashion Luncheon Committees
Physical Improvement
Committee
Veronica Andrews*
Stella Bouie*
Denise Casey*
Ida Casey*
Jacqueline Dyer*
Cleodora Ewing*
Joclyn Ezell*
Theonis Guyton*
Ruthie Hart*
Lila Hunter*
Ruth Johnson*
Jeanette Mathews*
Jenelle Nelson*
Eleanor Patton*
Patricia Penelton*
Christine Robinson*
Rose Marie Smoot*
Mattie Thomas*
Stephanie White*
Monica Wilson*
Cleotra Woodson*
* Designates Committee
on Administration
Member
Table Hostesses
Adrian Bracy
Harriett Barrett
Mary Bulter
Ida Casey
Denise Collins
Hervert Days
Renee Ewing Davis, M.D.
Toni Douthit
Joclyn Ezell
Luevenia Foster
Martha Hamilton
Evelyn Johnson
Geraldine Johnson
Selma Johnson
Mavis Merritt
Malissa Mitchell
Iris Moore
Paulette Mosby
Erma Nevels
Lisa Pampkin
Valerie Patton
Pat Penelton
Cynthia Price/NAUW
Lynda Reed
Vera Ridley
Christine Robinson
YWCA Head Start/Early Head Start
Policy Council 2010-2011
Officers
Kindra Hutch, Chairman
Tanya Jenkins, Vice Chairman
Monica Thompson, Secretary
Darryl Wise, Treasurer
Avis D. Dixon, Parliamentarian
Members
Virginia White, Educare
Tameka Binder, Garfield
John Gibbs, Jennings
Phillip Roy, Lemay
Mary Ann Lawrence, Manchester
Carolyn Pool, North County
Nicole Gray, Overland/Pattonville
Kisha Jackson, Pagedale
Sheena McClendon, Pine Lawn
Tanya Jenkins, University City
Phillip Edmond, West Florissant
Brandi Etienne, Stella Maris,
Kingdom House, Hope House
Margaret Sessoms
Marietta Shelton
Crystal Small
Gertha Smith
Velma Stewart
Odella Stitt
Juanita Vaughn
Zora Ward
Junior Hosts
and Hostesses
Alexis Baker
Charles Berry III
Brennan Casey
Cameron Casey
Charles Davis, III
Cleo Davis
Michael Douthit
Loren Hubbard
Taylor Jackson
Cayla Jackson
Kevin Melina
Constance Nevels
Brooklyn Payne
Charles E. Polk III
Raven Williams
Latora Young
Mara Sexton Steele, St. Martins,
Ferguson/Florissant
Erika Brown, Cornerstone,
Nursery Foundation
Tiffany Hall, Guardian Angel,
Child Gardens, Buttons & Bows
Jeff Moore, Maplewood ECC,
Harris-Stowe
Community Representatives
Mary Elfrink,
Special School District
Janice McKinney, CAASTLC Inc.
Kitty Murray, MO Family
Support Division
(St. Louis City, Jefferson
& Franklin Counties)
Kellie Seeger, Former
Head Start Parent
Marguerite Wilkes, Former
Head Start Parent

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YWCA Metro St. Louis
Senior Associates
Adrian E. Bracy
Chief Executive Officer
Latriece Kimbrough
Chief Financial Officer
Betty Robinson
Chief Program Officer
Head Start
Sarah Kirschner
Vice President, Human Resources
Pamela Bolden
Senior Communications Executive
Eulonda Nevels
Senior Director of Programs
Shalia Ford
Director, Youth Division
Kathleen Hanrahan
Director, St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center
Stacy Johnson
Assistant Director of Program Services
Head Start
Wall of Sentiments-A collection of individual thoughts about the importance
of women’s voting rights was accumulated throughout 2010 at YWCA offices.
Equity Day Rally attendees added their own sentiments as well.
“ Everybody counts in applying
democracy. And there will never
be a true democracy until every
responsible and law-abiding adult
in it, without regard to race, sex,
color or creed has his or her own
inalienable and unpurchasable
voice in government.”
— Carrie Chapman Catt (American suffragist, 1859-1947)

YWCA Metro St. Louis
Associates 25
Administration
Pamela L. Bolden
Adrian E Bracy
Shalia M Ford
Mary Kathleen Hanrahan
Amy A Hunter
Latriece Kimbrough
Sarah Kirschner
Eulonda M. Nevels
Antoinette Phillips
Ruthie Watkins
Development
Jeffrey J Bassin
Bernadette Groner
Veronica J Marshall
Accounting
Joan L. Edmonson
Beverly Lee
Linda C Leggitt
Jasmine M Pampkin
Martina Parker
Senior Communications Executive
Chief Executive Officer
Director, Youth Division
Director
Director of Racial Justice
Chief Financial Officer
Vice President, Human Resources
Senior Director of Programs
Executive Administrator
Senior Administrative Assistant
Grant Writer
Assistant Director, Development
Administrative Assistant
Accountant
Senior Accountant
Accounting Manager
Accountant
Accounting Clerk
Information Technology
Elaine Hamilton-Hunt Network Administrator
Ida Casey
Program Specialist/YW-Teens
Alberta Garth
Program Supervisor/Youth Division
Qubilah Garth
Program Assistant/Youth Division
Barbara Grotrian
Program Supervisor/Youth Division
Laretha Danielle Jackson Program Specialist/RISE
Rondell Jones
Program Assistant/RISE
Anita R. McNeil
Program Supervisor/Youth Division
Carrie Mejia-Troop Program Supervisor/Youth Division
Chrisandra E Money Program Assistant/RISE
Brenda Montgomery Program Supervisor/RISE
Marian A. Reed
Program Assistant/Youth Division
Angela Robinson Program Assistant/RISE
Letitia Slack
Program Supervisor/RISE
Roslyn Taylor
Program Specialist/YW-Teens
Jennifer Vaughn
Program Specialist/SAC-CMP
Sandy Webb
Program Supervisor/RISE
Regina A. Whitfield Program Assistant/Youth Division
Malynda J Williba Program Assistant/RISE
Adrienne Wirsig
Program Assistant/Youth Division
Challenges Unlimited
James F Fohey
Program Specialist
Jermasa Johnson Program Assistant
Chaunceia Mayfield Program Manager
Saundra K Moss
Program Specialist
David Jermaine Sanders Program Assistant
Facilities
Ronald S Hartman Maintenance Technician
Robert Martin
Maintenance Technician
Mark Rives
Maintenance Supervisor
Human Resources
Ava Crawford
Payroll Administrator
Kathleen M Hitchell Human Resources Recruiter
Jayda Robinson
Benefits and HRIS Administrator
Kimberly M. Staten Senior Human Resources Generalist
Housing/Economic Stability
Nicolette N. Hughes Program Manager
Stephanie Jones
Case Manager
Tasha R Simmons Receptionist
Crystal N. Small
Program Specialist
Shrita M Smith
Receptionist
St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center
Kate Jordan Crean Program Specialist/SART
Brandy C Cruesoe Case Manager/Therapist
Jessica Lynne Dyer Case Manager/Therapist
Megan Garza
Case Manager/Therapist
Nichole Jones-Todd Education Program Specialist
Cynthia M Malott Crisis Intervention Supervisor
Christina Meneses Education Supervisor
Beatrice Adams-Darden Office Manager
Youth Division
Allison D Bell
Program Supervisor/Youth Division
Monica Brown
Program Assistant/Youth Division
Brandy S Burner
Program Assistant/Youth Division
Head Start
Betty Robinson
Sheri McCottrell
Stacy Johnson
Linda Bethany
Valerie R Bradshaw
Deborah Howard
Buchanan
Brandy Combs
Alicia Nicole
Cunningham
Alice K. Douglas
Suzanne Falvey
Eileen B. Fraser
Daniel Futrell
Jacquelynn Gaston
Sharon Kay Herbert
Barbara D Hilliard
Audrea S. Howard-Swims
Pamela L. Huntspon
Laura Fehling Iannazzo
Dawn A Jones
Lawanda Denise Jones
Sherry S Knox
Jean M. Littleton
Kelly Maurath
Elaine M McClain-Foley
Shadrach McGill
Shanna D. Moore
Angela Nieters
Patricia Ann Oliver
Chief Program Officer
Senior Office Administrator
Assistant Head Start Director/EHS Director
Community Partnership/
Outcomes Administrator
Health Clerk
Information Technology Administrator
Health Clerk
Compliance Monitoring Team Specialist
Child Development Specialist
Special Services Administrator
Nutrition Specialist
Transportation Specialist
Compliance Monitor
Volunteer Service Specialist
Compliance Monitoring Team Specialist
Family Partnership Administrator
ERSEA Administrator
Child Development Administrator
Administrative Assistant
Compliance Monitoring Team Specialist
Health Clerk
Child Development Specialist
Child Development Specialist
Administrative Assistant
Compliance Monitoring Team Specialist
Reconcilation Clerk
Compliance Monitor
Parent Services Adminstrator

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Linda Poston
Natalie D. Redmond
Dyonnell Reeves
Dawn M. Rieves
Lynda Ritter
Veronica Routier
Sarah Simmons
Tiffany Simmons
Chanta M Sloan
Shigayta D Smith
Elizabeth P. Strelinger
Michelle Turner-Watson
Vanessa Vaughan
Latania Wallace
Julia Westley
Andy Whitlock
Robin Wilkerson
Tina Windsor
Janet A. Wolfmeyer
Educare
Thelma Flora Dozier
Stephanie Gassel
Loretta Renee Hamilton
Latoya Kibble
Regena King
Kim Lacy
Julia Meyer
Virginia M Poole
Jeanette M Robinson
Tabitha Solomon
Rita Tate
Stephanie Wade
Shayla Williams
Garfield Center
Angela Akins
Tammy Bailey
Shelly L Berry
Nikia Marie Brown
Sharon D. Clark-Hooks
Angel F. Clower
Donna L. Green
Kanoi Andrea Hardin
Barbara Hathaway
Rachel L Heath
Eva Hervey-Somerville
Tashena Huff
Pinkey Lynette Johnson
LaVera Jones
Katherine Jordan
Anitra Julion
Eboni King
Alvita L Leflore
Selena Love
Kenneth Mayfield
Yolanda R. Roby
Jamahal Shell
Kim Stewart
Karen Vijayan
Jolonda Warfield
Nakia Winston
Administrative Assistant/Head Start
Center Operations Administrator
Administrative Assistant/Head Start
Compliance Monitor (Lead)
Child Development Administrator EHS
Prenatal Services Worker
Compliance Monitoring Team Specialist
Child Plus System Analyst
Health Clerk
Health Clerk
Staff Development Specialist
Health Services Administrator
QA/Compliance Officer
Receptionist
Parent Involvement Specialist
Technology Support Specialist
Compliance Monitoring Team Specialist
Health Clerk
Internal Communication Specialist
Nutrition Aide
Family Outreach Worker
Center Manager
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Receptionist
Family Outreach Worker
Case Manager
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Center Manager
Teacher
Family Advocate
Teacher
Receptionist
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Case Manager
Family Outreach Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Nutrition Aide
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Family Outreach Worker
Jennings Center
Artina Clark
Ashley M Davis
Adrienne P. Donson
Roderick E. Hawkins
Loretta Haynes
Diane Idleburg
Colette M. Johnson
Lavena A. Johnson
Tiffany Murray
Lakia M. Peebles
Lisa Riley
Carvetta Wayne
Shanteau D Wharton
Lemay Center
Todd A Appel
Lisa Holly Bennett
Connie Cordia
Carol Lentini
Debra Tucker
Kathryn Winscher
Manchester Center
Trisha Anderson
Latisha Barnes
Crystal Bounds
Yvette Boyd-Ojeikere
Edna Brown
Kaiisha Campbell
Jessie Cannamore
Karen S. Coleman
Darlene Craig
Natoshia N Davis
Veralee K Howard
Elizabeth M Jackson
Florence R Linck
Kyna McCoy
Latasha Milton
Amanda Moore
April L Nelson
Beverly Ann Partee
Kimberly Rice
Capronte Sayles
Sonia Q Smith
Annette Smith-Rockett
Hadith Zalzala
North County Center
Kenya R Bates
Deirdre Black
Ella Mae Borders
Sherril Boyd
Stephanie Doreen Brooks
Meredith Delicia Childs
Jean-Ann Clyde
Shyrha DeLaney
Audrey Dixon
Salimah Y.M. Durr
Maureen A Finley
Tyra Foggie
Karen Glover
Goldie E. Grimes
Receptionist
Family Advocate
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Teaher
Family Outreach Worker
Teacher Assistant
Center Manager
Teacher
Teacher
Family Advocate
Teacher Assistant
Nutrition Aide
Teacher
Center Manager
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Family Outreach Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Administrative Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Nutrition Aide
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Center Manager
Family Outreach Worker
Family Outreach Worker
Nutrition Aide
Teacher
Family Advocate
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Case Manager
Family Advocate
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Case Manager
Administrative Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Teacher
Family Outreach Worker
Family Advocate
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Teacher Assistant

Gwendolyn Elaine Hill
Linda G. Jackson
Kelly Jakubowicz
Patrice Alicia Jefferson
Kara Johnson
Debra Denise Jones
Margaret Jones
Kathleen M. Kollar
Jer Denise Massey
Erica McCarty
Tamara Mitchell
Chivvon Norfleet
Stephanie L Phillips
Debra Lynn Robinson
Patrice Roy
Morgan Paige Leff Schulz
Heather Shepherd
Patricia R Smith
Lakiska Stephenson
Almaz Tadesse-Staggs
Jasmine V.M. Williams
Wanda J Williams
Overland Center
Bridgitti Billingsley
Kimberly Campbell
Pablo J Castillo
Emerald Chauncey
Shirley Dukes
Latrice Floyd
Cierra M Foster
Tawanna Gandy
Krysta Grangeno
Fetrian O. Hassel
Anthony King
Patricia A McNairy
Elizabeth Murray
Marcia L. Oliver
Denise G Phinney
Ebony Robinson
Malinda Rowsey
Erika M. Sample
Sandra J Taggart
Fatimah Thomas-Madison
Mechelle L Utsey
Dyanna Van-Lare
Tiffany White
Susan Woody
Sherrie Wright
Pagedale Center
Gena Ann Banks
Gloria V Barnes
Paris L Belton
Rosanna Bishop
Dorothy Bowman
Marilyn W. Butler
Willie Mae Campbell
Annie Cooper
Samantha Ave Davis
Shiara Ellington
Richard G Fairley
Tosha Rochellle Fondren
Nutrition Aide
Teacher
Teacher
Family Outreach Worker
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Assistant Center Manager
Family Outreach Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Center Manager
Nutrition Aide
Teacher
Teacher
Family Advocate
Family Outreach Worker
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Family Outreach Worker
Family Outreach Worker
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Family Outreach Worker
Family Advocate
Assistant Center Manager
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Case Manager
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Center Manager
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
teacher
Nutrition Aide
Nutrition Aide
Family Advocate
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Family Outreach Worker
Teacher
Center Manager
Teacher
Nutrition Aide
Family Outreach Worker
Teacher
Iris Holmes
Teacher
Valerie Newton-Pennington Teacher
Andrea L. Saulberry Nutrition Aide
Tajuani S Shelton
Family Advocate
Dionna Simon
Case Worker
Pamela D Smith
Administrative Assistant
Shannon Snyder
Family Outreach Worker
Ernestine Wilford
Teacher
Geraldine Williams Teacher Assistant
Pine Lawn Center
Juton Y. Benson
Nutrition Aide
Lashanna J Bradford Receptionist
Ollie Davis
Family Outreach Worker
Jacqueline Ellis
Teacher Assistant
Cecelia G. Golliday Teacher
Danyelle Harris
Teacher Assistant
Bernadine Ivy
Teacher
Tayana Long
Family Outreach Worker
Sharon Norman
Center Manager
Pamela R. Rhodes
Case Manager
Carolyn Richard
Teacher Assistant
Marissa M Smith
Teacher Assistant
University City Center
Minnie Conners
Teacher Assistant
Melissa Douglass
Family Outreach Worker
Victoria L Lang
Teacher
Darnette Neal
Teacher Assistant
Vanessa Norfleet
Nutrition Aider
Stephanie M Washington Teacher
West Florissant Center
Loraine Anderson
Teacher
Stephanie Banks
Teacher
Patricia Bowden
Teacher Assistant
Tiffany Bunting
Teacher
Rita Collins-Page
Teacher Assistant
Justine Crawford
Teacher Assistant
Ruby J Davis
Nutrition Aide
Pamela Deloney
Teacher
Anita Ewing
Teacher Assistant
Traci Haines
Teacher Assistant
Renee G. Haynes
Case Manager
Denise Jackson
Nutrition Aide
Rochelle McAtee
Teacher Assistant
Elizabeth D. Mitchell Teacher Assistant
Jennifer Richardson Family Outreach Worker
Diana Robinson
Teacher
Stacey Shivers
Family Outreach Worker
Kimberly Ann Simpkins Family Outreach Worker
Debra D. Thomas
Center Manager
Meakail Wallace
Teacher
Laela Weems
Family Advocate
Betty J White
Receptionist
Lavinia D. Zenon
Teacher
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YWCA Metro St. Louis Locations
Administrative Headquarters
Transitional Housing
Economic Empowerment Programs
Youth Division
3820 West Pine Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Main Number: 314.531.1115
Housing Program: 314.533.9400
Head Start and Early Head Start
1911 Beltway Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63114
314.427.4940
Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center
Persistence of Spirit Exhibit
Phyllis Wheatley Apartments
2709-11 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Heritage Center: 314.652.7755
Apartments: 314.533.9400
YWCA St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center
School-Age Care Program
140 N. Brentwood Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
School-Age Care: 314.725.7203
Sexual Assault Center: 314.726.6665
Rape Crisis Line: 314.531.RAPE
YWCA St. Louis Head Start Centers
Educare Center
1101 Milwaukee
St. Louis, MO 63122
314.821.4470
Garfield Center
4146 Garfield
St. Louis, MO 63113
314.535.9501
Jennings Center
2650 Tyrell Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63136
314.388.2495
Lemay Center
320 East Ripa
St. Louis, MO 63125
314.544.8383
Manchester Center
5035 Manchester
St. Louis, MO 63110
314.533.0749
North County Center
10725 Vorhof
St. Louis, MO 63136
314.867.9522
Overland Center/Parkwood
2210 North Warson Road
St. Louis, MO 63114
314.426.1506
Pagedale Center
1436 Ferguson Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63133
314.727.1134
Pine Lawn Center
4100 Peyton
St. Louis, MO 63121
314.382.9041
University City Center
737 Kingsland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63130
314.725.2517
West Florissant Center
4632 West Florissant
St. Louis, MO 63115
314.385.0598
How you can support the YWCA?
Whether your gift is of time or money, your support is important to the YWCA
and those we serve. We have three major fundraising events each year: The
Valentine Fashion Luncheon in February, the Circle of Women in April and
Leader Lunch in December. Please also remember us in your annual giving
and estate planning. Contact the Development Office at 314.531.1115 for more
information about donor and volunteer opportunities.
Equity Day celebrants — Kimberly Smith, Linda McDaniel,
Adrian Bracy and Jane Towater.
For more information on YWCA Metro St. Louis programs and services,
please visit our Web site at www.ywcastlouis.org.
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