GRAND OPENING

Early Childhood Development Center

The Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System, in partnership with the YWCA and EBR Early Childhood Community Network, introduced the community to the new YWCA Microcenter at Capitol Elementary School with a “Welcome” song performance by the students, a ribbon cutting, tours, and a reception. The new program aims to enhance

and strengthen the lives of young children aged 6 months to 3 years, setting them on

their journey to life-changing, long-range, positive school experiences. A vital element

of the program is the wrap-around support services for families. This significant

investment in early childhood education was made possible through generous funding

from the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation, ExxonMobil, the Academic Distinction Fund, and individual donors. For information about YWCA Early Head Start

programming, go to ywca-br.org.

GRAND OPENING

YWCA Women's Empowerment Center

Over a hundred YWCA members, supporters, and community leaders joined in the celebration of the official opening of the YWCA Women's Empowerment Center recently at

its new modern, creative facility located at Mid-City Gardens, 1690 North Boulevard. The new community outreach center offers free social services, legal services, financial literacy and education, workforce development, employment resources, safety programs, art therapy, nutrition education, counseling, and many links to other community resources. The wide array of services is designed to give women hope and inspiration while providing

opportunities, strength, and healing. The center is open Monday through Friday during business hours and for scheduled enrichment programming on designated evenings and Saturdays. Its 10-member professional team is ready to guide you to its services and other community resources.

Go to ywca-br.org or check below for its upcoming events.

We invite you to register.

FULL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS ON

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YWCA 2025 Prom Season

Cinderella Project

Free Prom Dresses & Accessories

April 26 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Prom Season Cinderella Donation Drive | Saturday, April 12

YWCA Teens and 100 Black Women will be accepting donations of prom gowns, accessories, or gift cards for young women in our high schools whose families cannot afford the expense. The YWCA Teens will be conducting the Prom Season Cinderella Project event to help all of these young women and families who need your help to enjoy a memorable and magical prom experience.

Drop off day for donations is Saturday, April 12, 11AM to 1PM.

1690 North Blvd. | Baton Rouge, LA

YWCA Womenʼs Empowerment Center

For more information, email chandlers@ywca-br.org

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