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Rock Against Racism Returns
Rock Against Racism will return to Caras Park on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. The brainchild of volunteer Megan Baumann, now of Marketplace Media, will feature 14 local punk and rock bands. All proceeds benefit YWCA Missoula's award-winning Racial Justice Initiative. To volunteer or table for your social justice organization, e-mail jgeist@ywcaofmissoula.org. This event is FREE and open to all ages.
Date: Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
Time: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Caras Park
Week Without Violence, October 12 - 18, 2009
YWCA Missoula will host a week chock full of events you won't want to miss. Stay tuned for details.
Women's Justice Benefit Luncheon Set for November 13
As the signature fundraising event of YWCA Missoula, the Women's Justice Benefit Luncheon spotlights the lives saved because of our programs and services. The hour-long event inspires community members to become more involved with our organization and to pledge their resources and their hearts toward eliminating racism and empowering women. To learn more, e-mail jmaturen@ywacofmissoula.org.
Take Back the Night Rally, TBA, Spring 2009
Each year, YWCA Missoula partners with the University of Montana's Women's Resource Center for this annual march and rally at the Missoula County Courthouse lawn. All people are welcome to join in this effort to keep Missoula's streets safe for all people. Call 406.243.4153 for more information. Last year's sponsors include the "We Are Missoula" coalition, the Western Montana Gay & Lesbian Community Center, SARC, Forward Montana and the Office of the President.
Women's Law Caucus Auction, April 2009
For more than 10 years, the University of Montana Women's Law Caucus has hosted a silent auction fundraiser to benefit YWCA Missoula. The WLC organizes the entire event from soliciting hundreds of businesses and individuals for donations to sending out invitations and providing appetizers and refreshments for roughly 300 guests. Admission is FREE and the event is open to the public.
Salute to Women, May 2009
The 21st annual dinner and awards ceremony will honor both outstanding women in the community and women who have come through our programs and are now leading productive lives. The event honors different women for different types of achievement along with a demonstrated commitment to YWCA values illustrated in our mission statement. We are honored to count Missoula's finest women among our ranks of Salute winners, and each year look forward to the newest nominations. The awards dinner is a fundraiser for YWCA programs and an inspirational event. Download a nomination form for Salute to Women 2009.