At our inaugural meeting held on July 22, 2010 100+ WWC Cleveland-Metro raised $9,450.00 for the Nurturing Independence Aspirations (NIA) program of the YWCA Greater Cleveland Chapter. The NIA program offers life coaches and classes in life skills, parenting, career development and GED preparation for young women ages 14-24 who are preparing to or who have aged out of foster care. The YWCA is currently building Independence Place, which will have 23 efficiency apartments to house young women who have become homeless after aging out of the foster care system. The funds raised by 100+ WWC Cleveland-Metro will specifically be used to purchase linens, kitchenware and other household items. When a young women moves on to an independent apartment or house she will be able to take these things with her, and then the process repeats.
Also presented at the meeting were two other wonderful charitable organizations serving Cleveland. The First Tee of Cleveland presented by Irene Dooley and the Domestic Violence Center, with an emphasis on elder abuse presented by Carol Dayton.
Presentations done well by all!
Please click on this link below to view a letter of Thanks from Barbara Danforth of the YWCA. If you have any questions about Independence Place, please send a message to Ms. Danforth at bdanforth@ywcaofcleveland.org
