President - Rachel Scott
Vice President - Kristen Bernard Treasurer - Marsha Millican Secretary - Erin McCarty Vivian Andrews Danielle Brown Jabrina Edwards Marilyn Joiner Judy Lenert Laurie McGehee Josephine Miles Payton Olson Shobana Powell Michelle Perkins Jean Ware
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The YWCA Has a New Executive Director!!!
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Belinda Roberson, Ph.D., M.B.A.
The Board of Directors hired Dr. Belinda Roberson as the new Executive Director of the YWCA Northwest Louisiana. She brings a wealth of nonprofit management experience and the skills to further the mission of the YWCA. Belinda says "I look forward to the opportunity to work for an organization that offers programs and services to meet the unique needs of women and girls and work towards understanding and eliminating racism in this community".
The YWCA WELCOMES Belinda Roberson!
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Women's Day - What a Success!
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Lauren Jackson, YWCA Homeless Women's Advocate, coordinated Women's Day at HOPE Connections where the YWCA provides counseling and advocacy services for homeless women. Around 35 women attended the event along with many volunteers and HOPE staff. Services provided for the women included hair cuts and styling, manicures, medical screenings, self-defense and yoga classes, breakfast and lunch, as well as clothing, personal care items and lots of other goodies for them. All services and items were donated by many groups, individuals, churches and businesses including Setting the Standard Barbering Academy, Time Well Spent, St. Luke's Mobile Medical, MLK Health Center, Aspire Yoga and NW La. Criminal Justice Academy. A big thank you to everyone who assisted in making the women at HOPE feel very special and empowered!
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Women enjoying complimentary spa services during Women's Day
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Lauren Jackson
YWCA Homeless Women's Advocate
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Welcome to our Newest Board Members!
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Laurie McGehee -
Laurie is the Manager of Probation Services for the Caddo Juvenile Court. She has served on many boards and was the President of the Caddo-Bossier Domestic Violence Task Force for several years. She is also a member of the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission.
Jabrina Edwards - Jabrina is an Assistant Attorney General with the La. Department of Justice, and is the Vice-Chair of the Women's Section of the Shreveport Bar Association. She completed the Community Leaders Program of LANO and is a member of the Jr. League.
Shobana Powell -
Shobana is the Mental Health Court Coordinator at Caddo Juvenile Court. She is a licensed social worker with a background in mental health, specializing in culturally and linguistically sensitive gender-based violence and trauma work.
Payton Olson -
Payton is a third-year medical student at LSUHSC-Shreveport School of Medicine. She is a native of Shreveport and plans to specialize in women's health.
We are excited to have these amazing women as the newest members of our Board. They bring a wide range of skills, connections and experience to the Board and we appreciate their willingness to serve the YWCA!
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LEAD Leadership Program Update
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The
LEAD Leadership Program had a busy summer and now preparing for the upcoming school year. New partnerships were formed with LSUS, Rutherford House, CADA and Lakeshore Middle School. We have already started serving the Rutherford House and CADA and look forward to meeting the new LEAD girls at Lakeshore!
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"Fearless Leadership" workshop was held at LSUS and was a week long day camp teaching the importance of positive leadership. Topics discussed during the workshop included positive leadership, goal setting, self-awareness, personal safety and cultural diversity. We had a blast and met many new friends!
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Future leaders of Shreveport/Bossier
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Learning self-defense moves
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Learning the importance of cultural diversity
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Writing in cuneiform at the Multicultural Center of the South
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The YWCA and LEAD want to thank Walmart of Mansfield Road for their generous donation to the LEAD program in the amount of $1,000.00.
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Position Announcement:
YWCA Senior Care Advocate
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The Senior Care Advocate will provide individual advocacy, support group counseling, education and advocacy for older adult women who have been victims of crime.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Providing advocacy, resources and referrals for older women which may include individual advocacy and support group counseling, conducting assessments of clients' needs and eligibility, planning, developing and coordinating educational sessions for older adults regarding safety, issues of crimes against elderly, resources and safety planning;
- Building a referral network within the Shreveport/Bossier community to ensure organizations and senior programs know about the specialized services of the YWCA.
Position Requirements:
- Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field preferred
- Experience working with senior adults
- Experience working with victims of crime, abuse or trauma
- Part-time hours - 15 hours per week, during work hours (8-5)
For more information or to apply for position, contact the YWCA Northwest Louisiana by email at
ywcanwla@gmail.com or call 550-4417.
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Take Care, Don't Overshare
Online and Social Media Safety Workshop
August 20th, 11:00 - 1:00pm
YWCA Large Meeting Room
250-B Olive Street, Shreveport LA 71104
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Bring your preteen or teen girl to learn of social media and online dangers. Parents will learn of the latest apps and social media tools, tips on how to properly monitor devices, and printed resources will be available.
- Free and Open to public
- Pizza and drinks provided
- To RSVP call 318-550-4417
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Protect Yourself! Legal Workshop
A Workshop on Identity Theft, Consumer Scams & Predatory Lending
September 1st, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
YWCA Large Meeting Room
250-B Olive Street, Shreveport LA 71104
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Join us to learn what you need to know to protect yourself against identity theft, consumer scams and predatory lending practices!
- Free and Open to public
- Light drinks and refreshments provided
- To RSVP call 318-550-4417
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Good Money Cents
Financial Readiness Workshop for High School Girls
September 12th, 5:30 - 7:00pm
YWCA Large Meeting Room
250-B Olive Street, Shreveport LA 71104
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Bring your preteen or teen girl to learn the basics of money management. Topics covered will include credit vs debit, money traps, savings and budgets.
- Free and Open to public
- Light drinks and refreshments provided
- To RSVP call 318-550-4417
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College 101
College Readiness Workshop for High School Students
September 24th, 2:00 - 4:00pm
YWCA Large Meeting Room
250-B Olive Street, Shreveport LA 71104
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Bring your high school student to learn all they need to know about college. Topics covered will include college preparation, applying for college, paying for college, TOPS and choosing the right college.
- Free and Open to public
- Parents are welcome!
- Light drinks and refreshments provided
- To RSVP call 318-550-4417
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Like what the YWCA is doing
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Support the YWCA with a one-time or ongoing gift.
All donations will help support the
one-stop-shop for women and teen girls
seeking a variety of services.
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Supporting the YWCA with REWARDS! |
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Do you shop at Kroger or Amazon?
A percentage of your Kroger or Amazon sale can benefit women and girls in the Shreveport/Bossier area! Simply select YWCA of Northwest LA as your organization under Community Rewards in your account information.
If you are already enrolled in Kroger Community Rewards to support the YWCA of Northwest LA, every August Kroger resets and customers have to reassign their organization. Click the link and choose to support us with a portion of your grocery purchase. Thank you for all you do to help us serve others!
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| About YWCA of Northwest LA |
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YWCA of Northwest LA
850-B Olive Street
Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
318-550-4417
www.ywcanwla.org
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