YWCA – GR EATE R BATON ROU GE F UND RAIS ING P ROGRAM S & EVENTS THE BLUES BRUNCH, hosted at the Old Governor’s Mansion, is a catered jazz brunch affair at which our organization honors
women who have made achievements in various fields of human endeavor both within and outside of our organization.
VOLUNTE E R ING/GIV ING O PPO RTUNI TI ES THE YWCA IS always open to gifts that support our efforts to protect women who are victims of domestic violence, assist those who can’t afford bail, support families who are socially and economically disadvantaged, DIANNA PAYTON
KATHY VICTORIAN
Chief Executive Officer
Chairwoman
and help promote women and end racism. Opportunities include reading to our Early Head Start children to provide a boost to their brain development and academic learning.
MISSION STATEMENT YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism; empowering women; and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
SERVICE AREA East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and Livingston Parishes.
FUNDING SOURCES 2%
31%
Fundraising
Contributions
M AK ING A D IF F E R E NCE 67% Other
OF COURSE, DELIVERING Early Childhood Education in a virtual setting was our biggest challenge due to the pandemic. We met that challenge by offering iPads to every child/parent
bringing virtual learning into the home of every child. We also offered virtual professional development for our teachers, while also maintaining our business operations virtually.
INFORMATION 11404 Lake Sherwood Ave. North, Suite B Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225.383.0681 ywca-br.org
BOAR D OF D I R ECTORS KATHY VICTORIAN
LAUREN FOWLER
JADA LEWIS
STAFFORD WOOD
KRISTI RICHARD
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1968
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