A Century of Service

YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region 2008 Annual Report YWCA...

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Message from the President and Chief Executive Officer 1 Investing in Children and Families 2 Strengthening Families in Transition 4 Building Our Community 6 Managing Resources 8 Financials 9 Donors 11 In-Kind Contributions 16 Transitional Living Center 17 Program Funding 18 YWCA Board Members and Administrative Staff 20 Locations 21

YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region We have reached a major landmark in our history, 100 years of service! As we look back, we can see how our core values of integrity, responsibility, respect, and corporate citizenship have given us sustaining power. Members and volunteers of the YWCA have shown unwavering support and commitment to our mission and to our efforts to eliminate racism and empower women. They have been compassionate champions in this quest, serving in countless supportive roles. Like no other YWCA in the nation, the variety of services and programs provided by the YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region stands out as a model for addressing countless community needs.

The YWCA served more than 11,000 paid members during 2007-08, and touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of women and their families, throughout 17 counties of west Texas and southern New Mexico. By focusing its energy on Investing in Children and Families, Strengthening Families in Transition, Building our Community, and Managing Resources, the YWCA affirms its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. message from the president and chief executive officer

Jane Snow Sandra E. Braham, Ed. D. President Chief Executive Officer We have had an amazing 2007-08. The YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region Board of Directors and staff are grateful for your continued support despite challenging economic conditions. We recognize our duty to continue to strengthen the YWCA by providing the best services possible and by protecting the resources that have been entrusted to us. It is with a great deal of excitement and anticipation that we approach the celebration of our Centennial –100 years of serving women and children in our community.

This year, we have witnessed positive change agency-wide, including an on-line application process for job ap- plicants and for receiving agency donations. We successfully converted our technology operations for financial accounting and management of member services in our health and wellness, child development, and after school programs. Because of the support received from foundations, YWCA partners and individuals, we look forward to strengthened health and wellness programs for youth and families, new playgrounds and computers for our child development centers, stronger after school programs, and intensified support and counseling for families experiencing economic distress, divorce and homelessness. Centennial planning shifted to high gear as the City of El Paso was honored with our “I Luv El Paso” board game which benefits YWCA programs and services, and our award-winning float in the Sun Bowl Parade announced our 100th birthday to hundreds of thousands.

Like other non-profits in our community, we face many challenges on a daily basis as we work to meet the demands of our region’s growing population; yet the opportunities to serve are boundless. The hard work and dedication demonstrated by the amazing staff of the YWCA is evident in everything that we do, and we could not be more proud of the extensive array of programs and services that we offer. As we move toward our next century of service, the Board and CEO are committed to continuing the legacy we inherited, by strengthening the position of women and girls through programs that develop economic empowerment opportunities and promote the elimination of racism. Together, we will work to ensure that the YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region has the organizational capacity and the resources to achieve our mission for the next 100 years.

Thank you for all you do to support the YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region! 1 investing in children and families

YWCA staff believes that every child deserves safety, the opportunity to discover hidden talents, and to develop the skills needed to succeed. We provide these opportunities through child development and after-school programs, health and wellness training and fitness programs for all ages, and teen activities. After-School located throughout El Paso. In 2007-08 average daily Research has shown that quality after-school programs enrollment was 1,157 children for 260 days of care. help students apply themselves academically and fin- By providing safe, affordable and stable care for their ish high school, increase their readiness for college, children, we empower women and their families, sup- and reduce grade repetition. During the school year, porting their opportunities to obtain new or improved 1,324 children participated in 53 YWCA after-school employment, or to advance their education. Children programs. YWCA activity leaders and assistants are enrolled in YWCA Child Development Centers are at each school site before the dismissal bell rings. welcomed into a caring environment that incorpo- Children begin their homework assignments and enjoy rates best practices for child care and promotes the healthy snacks, games, crafts, outdoor recreation, and social, emotional, cognitive and physical development tutoring. of each child. Children also receive lessons in our curriculum on racial equality and diversity. In accor- Summer Camp dance with USDA standards, we provide two healthy The YWCA Summer Camp celebrated its Second An- meals and a nutritious snack to each child daily. We nual Summer Learning Day to raise families’ aware- partnered with many local agencies, school districts ness about the importance of quality summer learning and other non-profit organizations to provide care to opportunities in the lives of young people. Through- children of teen parents and community college stu- out the day, children displayed their artwork, presented dents. Special care is given to children fighting cancer, choreographed dance routines, and families partici- children of parents fighting cancer, children residing in pated in a number of health and other educational public housing, and the homeless children of El Paso. fairs. Reading clubs were a central part of this year’s Summer Camp. We also hosted a special string instru- YWCA Child Development Centers are not only af- ment camp for youth enrolled at the Mary Ann Dod- fordable; all centers are fully licensed by the Texas son Camp. The YWCA served 355 children at its four Department of Family and Protective Services and summer locations. The camp features both indoor and provide service as Texas Rising Star vendors of the outdoor activities, games, swimming, arts and crafts, Texas Workforce Commission. language experiences, and other special programs to enrich children’s out-of-school experiences. A healthy Additionally, for 2007-2008, five centers participating breakfast, lunch and snack are served daily. YWCA in the Texas Early Education Model (TEEM) Project TM summer camp programs play a critical role in assuring were recognized as Texas School Ready! Certified. that young people return to school ready to learn. The certified status is based on characteristics of the classroom such as instructional approaches, as well as teacher professional development and the reading Pre-school Child Development Centers and social competence status of the children once they Working within the hallmark programs of Eliminating entered Kindergarten. Racism and the Economic Empowerment of Women, the YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region continues to provide child care in 14 child development centers 2 Fitness and Aquatics Notable Partnerships Through fitness and aquatic programs, the YWCA A model partnership between the YWCA and the promotes and supports healthier living in the Paso Del Sierra Providence Health Network (SPHN) supported Norte Region. Key components include a dynamic community health education and improved fitness. menu of land and water group fitness classes, certified Diabetes classes, weight rooms for patients undergoing personal trainers and instructors, fitness consultations, weight loss programs, health fairs, and demonstrations and weight room and cardio orientations. were among the services provided. Children ages 5-12 benefited from a back-to-school health fair at SPHN Kidz Keepin’ Fit/YW Zones opened at the Shirley Children’s Hospital where back packs and school sup- Leavell and Katherine White Harvey Branches in May plies were distributed to 3,000 school-age youth. 2008. New “YW Zones” programs are designed to get kids active and exercising on a regular basis, thereby The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) College reducing the onset of diabetes among children in El of Health Sciences and Health Promotion Depart- Paso. The “YW Zones” are designed to place a gradu- ment announced its partnership with the Lower Valley ally increasing workload on the cardio respiratory sys- YWCA Branch, to implement “HEART, Mi Corazon tem to improve its performance long term. Through Mi Comunidad.” This unique five-year partnership, “YW Zones”, we have developed a fun family fitness funded by the National Institutes of Health, is designed atmosphere, where adults can participate in adult group to increase heart health awareness and reduce heart fitness classes while their children participate in fit- disease risk factors in the community through commu- ness courses designed especially for them. Under the nity health workers/promotores de salud. Community guidance of certified trainers, children who participate health workers in the Lower Valley will facilitate the in “YW Zones” will develop and maintain their cardio link between the health care system and the com- respiratory fitness, body composition, flexibility, mus- munity, providing fitness activities, support, informal cular strength and endurance. The five “YW Zones” counseling and culturally appropriate health education. consist of hip hop dancing, speed and agility, balance, flexibility, and circuit training.

3 2 strengthening families in transition The YWCA provides economic empowerment of families through financial counseling services, support for homeless women and children and by expanding affordable housing for seniors. The YWCA also addresses the needs of pregnant and parenting teens and advocates for children of divorced families. Transitional Living Center Child Care Services (CCS) Since 1993, the Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center CCS, funded by the Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development (TLC), a residential shelter for homeless women and their chil- Board, supports the work and training activities of low income dren, has provided housing with supportive services. During the families by providing financial assistance for childcare. CCS 2007-2008 fiscal year, we served 74 adult women and 141 chil- assisted parents by paying child care costs for an average of dren. Residents may stay for up to two years, while they progress 7,033 children each month. Staff administered a total contract through an individualized self-sufficiency plan by advancing their of $17,778,246. CCS staff strives to increase the quality of education, obtaining job readiness skills and employment, and childcare services by certifying providers who voluntarily exceed building the life skills they need to maintain their independence. state quality standards. This year, 94 providers were certified in Supportive services include case management, education and the Texas Rising Star program. Through its CCS contract, the career development, child care, transportation, assistance to seek YWCA contributes to economic empowerment and workforce and obtain permanent housing and referrals to other community development in our community by supporting parents in identify- resources. The TLC has 20 apartment units and 19 rooms for ing appropriate care for their children. families and/or single women. Of the 44 women who exited the program, 36 or 82% moved to permanent housing this program year. Mi Casa The Judy and Kirk Robison Mi Casa Child Development Cen- ter is one of the most unique and important child development Community Development Corporation centers in west Texas. Working in cooperation with the Homeless The YWCA Community Development Corporation was estab- Coalition of El Paso, the Mi Casa Child Development Center is lished in 1998 to address the need for affordable housing, and fully licensed and dedicated solely to serving the child care needs continues to manage affordable housing options for families in of homeless families in the City of El Paso. Mi Casa transports need. children to and from 13 area homeless shelters daily, and pro- senior apartments vides care to these children free of charge. During the 2007-08 Twelve apartments offer affordable residences for older adults fiscal year, Mi Casa served 185 homeless children. The staff who choose to live independently and remain active in their com- at Mi Casa consists of our most experienced teaching special- munity. The apartments create a safe, supportive environment ists who are trained to address many of the social, emotional where seniors live among peers and utilize the resources of the and physical development issues that are common to homeless YWCA Lower Valley branch next door. children. In addition, the entire staff provides a loving, safe environment that serves as a welcome respite for children. Our independence house hope is that by providing this care, we enable parents to focus on This year, Independence House provided a safe home for ten reshaping their lives and establishing a sustainable living so that women and fourteen children leaving family violence situations they can provide a home for their family. Mi Casa allows home- and moving toward self sufficiency. less families to move through their day without worrying about the care of their children. Children Cope With Divorce This program delivered 60 classes to 1,970 parents pursuing divorce. The quality of this program and its relevance to families in the divorce process is highly rated by attendees, with a 98% approval rating. The Cope program continued to work in partnership with the Rollercoasters program, an initiative that helps children adjust to and understand the changes related to family divorce.

4 Consumer Credit Counseling Army Childcare in your Neighborhood (CCCS) Funded by the National Association of Child Care The Consumer Credit Counseling Service division Resource & Referral Agencies, Army Child Care in provided money management and homebuyer educa- Your Neighborhood (ACCYN) seeks to ensure that tion classes to 4,822 attendees. CCCS continued its military families arriving in our community have involvement on the steering committee of the Don’t access to high quality, affordable childcare. Tradition- Borrow Trouble campaign of the City of El Paso, an ally, military families have relied on child care centers initiative to raise community awareness of predatory operated within military bases. However, the current lending practices, and partnered with the Coalition demand at Ft. Bliss exceeds the capacity of its existing for Family Economic Progress, a community initia- facilities. As a result of this growth, military families tive designed to promote asset building via the Earned are purchasing homes in all areas of El Paso. The Income Tax Credit and VITA Programs. CCCS was ACCYN contract has established a network of seven recognized as one of two Champions for the Financial home and center-based facilities that offer high qual- Literacy strand of the “Invest in the American Dream” ity care and are nationally certified. Military families initiative, convened by Texas Senator Eliot Shapleigh. who enroll in the network receive military subsidies to CCCS housing activities received National Foreclo- cover part of their childcare costs. sure Mitigation Counseling Grant funding through its HUD intermediary, National Council of La Raza, to Project Redirection address the need for crisis mortgage default counsel- Ensuring high graduation rates and quality prenatal ing. CCCS entered into an MOA with White Sands care for pregnant and parenting teens are the major Missile Range Army Community Service to provide goals of Project Redirection. During 2007-2008, Proj- credit counseling and credit education to military ser- ect Redirection supported 937 pregnant and parenting vice members and their families. teens including 63 male teen parents. Of these, 214 teens graduated from high school with the support of Division staff provided credit, budget, and housing Project Redirection. There were 63 repeat pregnan- counseling to 4,775 individuals and families, and re- cies (including multiple births and miscarriages), and turned $8,278,665 to the community through approxi- infants’ average birth weight was 6.64 pounds. A team mately 1,600 debt management plans. CCCS staff of caring professionals work with participating teens also conducted 112 community outreach sessions. to ensure success by providing access to classes on parenting, budgeting, domestic and teen dating vio- CCCS New Mexico lence, self-esteem, and breastfeeding. Case managers CCCS applied for and received its first funding from conduct home visits, referral services and offer moral the United Way of Southwest New Mexico for crisis support before and after the birth of the child, until the credit and housing counseling activities, and contin- high school diploma or its equivalent is achieved. ued its work with the Housing Authority of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, counseling and prequalifying prospective homebuyers in the Southern New Mexico colonias. CCCS New Mexico housing activities received National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Grant funding through its HUD intermediary, National Council of La Raza, to meet the need for crisis mortgage default counseling in Doña Ana and Otero Coun- ties, New Mexico.

5 building our community From children to adults, teens, women in crisis and professionals, the YWCA is building our community through several major initiatives. Our Racial Justice initiative, Momentum Lead- ership, Volunteer Services and REACH Awards represent a number of the ways in which we continue to make a lasting imprint on the El Paso Del Norte region. Volunteers are essential to the YWCA’s mission and through their contributions, we are able to enhance the quality of our programs. Racial Justice Teen Leadership Through the “We…the People” Initiative, the Racial Justice Pro- The YWCA Teen Leadership Program provided activities to gram fosters the elimination of racism, justice, and appreciation youth ages 11-18 years, engaging them in leadership develop- for diversity to model our core values of Respect, Acceptance, ment, improving self-esteem, and making positive life choices. Understanding, and Appreciation of Differences. Education, Our curriculum contains more than 100 interactive and educa- collaboration, dialogue and advocacy are key aspects. This year, tional modules which address self awareness, appreciation of almost 28,000 staff, participants, parents and community mem- differences and responsibility for self and community. In 2007- bers participated in 1,073 training seminars. Also, 26 school 2008, over 350 participants benefitted from the YWCA teen clubs counselors and liaisons participated in our facilitator training operated in 6 schools in El Paso, including the newly started Girls program to broaden awareness to students in the schools they Teen Club at Andress High School. In addition to hosting the serve throughout the El Paso area. There are currently 41 active Teen REACH and “Stay in School” conferences, many educa- facilitators ready to provide racial justice training, using our in- tional field trips and service learning projects were undertaken. house published curriculum. These activities were supported by local grants and donations from the community. Racial Justice Ambassador Awards were presented to the Fron- tera Women’s Foundation, Mary Lou Moreno and YWCA staff In Summer 2008, “Camp 2-4!” was hosted at Andress High member Adriana Molina. Collaborations continued with the El School for 35 youth from Northeast El Paso. This camp was of- Paso Public Library and the First Annual Girls Empowerment fered at no charge for participants and provided five weeks of fun Conference. and educational summer activities for youth ages 12-16 years. This camp was made possible with funding from the Hervey Community Momentum Leadership Foundation and the Community Youth Development Grant. Ev- The YWCA hosts a three-day interactive “Momentum” institute ery week of camp included a field trip, swimming at the YWCA that provides leadership skills experiences, incorporating the pools, racial justice education and cultural presentations, leader- YWCA core values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility and ship and team building activities and many guest presenters. Community Outreach. Graduates participate in a group project, monthly lunchbox leadership seminars, and many become volunteers on YWCA committees.

Building Momentum seminars were offered to about 100 per- sons in various groups over the past year including community women, teen girls, YWCA staff, and members of the business community. In 2008, we were proud to introduce the business community to our new Business Momentum Leadership Institute.

The YWCA hosted monthly “Lunchbox Leadership Luncheons for Leading Ladies” and more than 340 women attended. Topics included: networking, serving on boards, mentorship, work/life balance, financial planning, stress management for healthy living and setting goals.

6 El Paso REACH Volunteer Services The REACH Awards, established in 1979, honor and REcognize We are proud to report that 2,000 volunteers gave 27,014 hours in the ACHievements of women and girls who make significant service to the YWCA in 2007 - 2008. According to the Indepen- contributions in business, education, arts, and community dent Sector, the national average dollar value of a volunteer is service in El Paso, and who exemplify the YWCA’s core values calculated at $19.51 per hour. With this in mind our volunteers and leadership principles. In November of 2007, we celebrated gave over $527,000 worth of in-kind contributions. the achievements of 56 individuals including 16 high school and two college students. Other awards presented included the This year, YWCA volunteers were recognized with a fun day at REACH First, which honors an individual who represents the Peter Piper Pizza. Volunteers and their families enjoyed fellow- first female to achieve a milestone and the Myrna Deckert Life- ship and played games. Volunteers who had completed 50, 100, time Achievement Award. 250, and 1,000 hours were recognized with gifts and prizes.

The YWCA staff thanks our many volunteers who served on our Board of Directors and committees, and who contributed to our program areas. century of service

First YWCA President Incoming President 1909-1910 2009-2010

Mrs. Robert Bruce Smith Sandra Sanchez Almanzan 7 managing resources As economic pressures have and continue to impact the non-profit sector, the YWCA has taken steps necessary to manage resources through more efficient programming, improved technology, and through the restructuring of several areas. By providing opportunities for staff growth and development, we support their retention. Through greater efficiency, we maintain cost-effective programs and services.

Human Resources and Active Network’s member management solution The YWCA Human Resources Department fosters for tracking participation in YWCA fitness and child a positive, diverse and efficient work environment development centers, and after school programs. By for YWCA employees. A new electronic applica- updating critical software, the YWCA can more ef- tion process was introduced this past year, and almost fectively manage and track fee-based programs and 2,500 employment applications were received - a 32% services. increase from the previous year. Job positions were filled with 313 new employees, including 38 rehires On the Development front, a Request for Proposal was and 113 employees who were promoted. During the conducted to identify a firm to assist in conducting a year, 116 management development workshops were feasibility assessment for a future capital campaign. held for 1,305 staff participants, with an additional As facilities have aged and the community has grown 176 training classes conducted for 1,054 non-manage- (with preparations underway for some 25,000 addi- ment staff participants, representing all departments tional troops and their families), there are increasing and a variety of job positions. demands for YWCA services, across all divisions. The Board of Directors and staff are committed to protect- Safety and Transportation ing and strengthening the physical and financial assets More than 550 employees were trained on safety that have been endowed by donors, foundations, staff, measures through 50 training presentations. In-house community partners and friends. CPR/First Aid was taught in 24 classes with 77 staff members receiving certification. A total of 101 safety As the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region has contin- inspections were conducted internally at YWCA facili- ued to respond to the federal minimum wage increase ties, reducing the likelihood of injury to employees which impacted the Agency by more than $350,000 in and visitors. FY 2008, the leadership has taken necessary steps to reduce expenses agency wide. These necessary cost The Transportation Department conducted over 70 savings have come primarily through reorganization field trips, transporting more than 3,500 children. Van and centralization of key operations. Driving Certifications were given to 31 additional staff members as a result of 11 training classes. The Board of Directors, through a comprehensive committee structure, works closely with the Chief Executive Officer to support the oversight of strategic Financial Accountability, Development operations and resource management. and Oversight During the 2007-08 fiscal year, Agency personnel worked through several major software conversions to implement the Blackbaud accounting and donor solu- tions systems of Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge,

8 ANNUAL REPORT YEAR YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region ENDED AUGUST 31, 2008 Operating Division - Statement of Revenue 2007-2008 Activities Program service fees 18% SUPPORT AND REVENUE Membership dues Contributions, United Way $136,326 1% Contributions, other 719,770 Other revenues Contributions, in-kind 187,636 1% Funded services 22,460,515 Total Support $23,504,247 Contributions 5% Program service fees $5,321,862 Membership dues 295,932 Special events 502,622 Sales to public 115,304 Funded services Other 161,574 75% Total Revenue $6,397,294

TOTAL SUPPORT $29,901,541 AND REVENUE

YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region Expenses 2007-2008

EXPENSES Other Counseling Services PROGRAM SERVICES 1% Administrative Support 7% Pre-School Child Development $4,375,769 Pre-School Child School Age Child Development 1,690,188 New Mexico Development Child Care Management 18,597,582 Expansion 14% Project Redirection/Teen Services 288,674 0% Health Promotion Services 1,659,182 School Age Child Consumer Credit Counseling 997,384 Development Transitional Living Center 638,802 6% New Mexico Expansion 104,562 Health Promotion Other Counseling Services 211,575 Services Total Program Services $28,563,718 5% Transitional Living SUPPORT SERVICES Center 2% Administration $1,817,792 Child Care Management 61% Fundraising 172,444 Consumer Credit Total Support Services $1990,236 Counseling TOTAL EXPENSES $30,553,954 3% Project Red & Teen Services 1%

The financial statements of the YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region for August 31, 2008 are audited. Copies of the complete audit report are available upon request. 9 YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region YWCA of El Paso Foundation Restricted Net Assets Assets 2007-2008 Assets = $17,690,232 YWCA Fund $4,799,218 Schwartz Foundation Endowment Fund 500,090 Cash James M. Shelton Memorial Fund 301,490 8% C.W. Wakefield Memorial Fund 272,404 Mary Ann and Chuck Dodson Fund 202,397 Accounts & Grants Joyce Whitfield and Robert L. Jaynes Receivable Endowment Fund 198,118 10% Shirley T. and Charles H. Leavell Other Assets Endowment Fund 173,584 2% Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 100,127 Eric Sides Endowment Fund 100,000 Myrna J. Deckert Endowment Fund 78,132 Tom and Sarah Lea Endowment Fund 59,779 Frances Z. Mason Memorial Fund 57,420 Robert H. Hoy III Memorial Fund 50,035 Whataburger Endowment Fund 50,000 Property & Equipment Kenneth and Billie Spence Memorial Fund 44,114 80% Florence and David Buchmueller Endowment Fund 43,180 Sara and Frank McKnight Endowment Fund 34,446 Robert L. Bowling Jr. Memorial Fund 30,500 Fred Hervey Endowment Fund 30,000 Karen Elizabeth Hanson Fund 25,000 YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region Betty MacGuire and Carol Carnes Liabilities & Net Assets 2007-2008 Endowment Fund 25,000 Liabilities & Net Assets = $17,690,232 Helen M. Mithoff Memorial Fund 23,075 Andrew R. Guevara Memorial Fund 22,070 Leonard A. Goodman Jr. Memorial Fund 21,801 Priciliana S. Torres Memorial Fund 16,215 Helen W. Licht Memorial Fund 13,390 Accounts Payable Martha C. Barrett Endowment Fund 12,610 11% Refundable Advances Cornelia Bell Memorial Fund 11,447 1% Hugh C. Whitfield Memorial Fund 10,000 Gretchen Rabb Memorial Fund 10,000 Accrued & Other Ivonne Rodriguez/Ernest Crawford Liabilities Endwoment Fund 9,988 5% Arlene Valles Memorial Fund 7,791 Long-term Debt & Jeanne McCarty Fund 6,275 Capital Lease Obligation Olga Roderick and Frances Axelson 4% Endowment Fund 5,813 Sue Smith Harrison Memorial Fund 5,357 Net Assets Ann Enriquez Memorial Fund 5,355 Unrestricted Harriet H. Smith Memorial Fund 5,100 3% Net Assets - Investment in Nancy Barnett Endowment Fund 5,000 Plant Assets Pete and Helen E. Lee Memorial Fund 5,000 76% Betty Thorn Memorial Fund 4,450

Permanently restricted $7,375,771 Temporarily restricted 1,904,269 Total 9,280,040

10 donors Corporate, Foundation, and Individual Donors $25,000+ Garcia, Terri TVO North America Amstater, Judy S. JP Morgan Chase Gomez, Kathleen United Bank of El Paso Anderson, Mary J. Lea, Sarah (Estate of) Gross, Sarahi Updike, Katherine Attel, Kathleen M. Sierra Providence Health Network Guerra, Susan H. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Dev. Bagwell-Axelson, Frances R. Hahn, Beth A. Vandenburg, Marty Belgrave M.D., Genevieve $10,000 - $24,999 Hedrick, Leanne B. Venegas Eng. Mgmt Corp. VEMAC Brennand, Katherine Bank of the West Hennig, Cindy Lu Verlander Enterprises, Inc. Carmona, Josie Hunt Building Corp. Hunt, Laurette Veytia, Veronica Center Against Family Violence Hurt-Steffen, Sally A. InterNational Bank Wells Fargo Bank Chapman, Jack T. Lacy & Co. JDW Insurance Co. Whitfield, Fay Chapman, Jo Ann Hoover Pepsi Cola Company Jerome, Natalie Woo, Barbara M. Crupper, Mardi Rogers, Dede JP Morgan Matching Gifts Woo, Sue Jane DeGroat, Martini Junior League of El Paso Wright, Michelle J. Drozdek, Cheryl Kelley, Vicki A. Yellen, Tracy J. Eastside Dental Care, P.L.L.C. $5,000 - $9,999 Kemp Smith Attorneys at Law Zia Homes, Inc. El Paso Psychological Consultant Casa Ford, Inc. Kidd, Sharon Enriquez, Laura Dodson, Mary Ann M. Kirby, Linda K. $500 - $999 Escobar, Irene Y. Drewry, Susan W. Krasne, Rebecca Goodman Feinberg, Jody El Paso Electric Company Aguilar, Corina S. Ladogana, Angela E. Azar, Marian Feinberg, Joyce Edwards Feinberg Foundation Lagunas, Yolanda Fenton, Ellie D. Hunt, Gayle Barnhouse, Lydia Land America Lawyers Title Boaz, Cyndi Field, Malena Jaynes, Joyce Las Palmas Medical Center Fierro, Cecilia Kastrin, Deborah Burdick, Doris Lauterbach, Borschow & Co. PC Butterworth, Sharon Fry-Perez, Yvette Maxon, Carroll S. Leavitt, Jill Gailey, Catherine Napier, Nan Carter, Kristine D. Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, Peña & Charlotte’s Gailey, Marie Neessen, Family Sampson Geller, Mary Lou Paternoster, Laurie S. CIMA Hospice Martinez, Sylvia Clear Channel Outdoor Goggin, Lilla Rubin, Stanlee McCown, Cheryl & Michelle Golucke, Linda Sanders/Wingo Advertising, Inc. Coleman, Justine McKnight, Sara S. Currey Adkins Cook Goodman, Eleanor K. Snow, Jane Miles-Mulvihill, Ceci Goodman, Ellen Valles, Victoria Desert View Construction Inc. Moore, Susan R. Dipp, Mary Jeanne Goodman, Gertrude Mora, Carolyn L. Dipp, Suzanne Groves, Judy $1,000 - $4,999 Paul, Janis Foreign Exchange Translation Gutierrez, Debbie Allen, Ann Perry, Pat S. Frank, Dana M. Haddad, Joyce A. Almanzan, Sandra S. Pioneer Bank Hallmark, Ann R. Hardie, Jane D. Alspaugh, Barbara A. Prieto, Clemencia L. Hatfield, Kay Hayes, Laura L. Altep, Inc. Rachel, Ann K. Helen of Troy Henry, Jacqueline M. Andrade, Sally J. Ramirez, Rebecca Jordan, Melinda Hoover, Sandra S. Arango, Carmen Reyes, Carolina Laster, Nancy O. Houghton Welch, Lynne Best/White, LLC. Rio Grande Cancer Foundation Leibsle, Alice Jane Johnson, Annabelle B. BlueCross BlueShield of Texas Robison, Judy Lide, Lilla Johnstone, Mona Jo Bohannon, Deena and Tom Rocky Mountain Mortgage Louis & Clara Kennedy Family Kallman, Rebecca E. Bracher, Musette Rogers Babel, Isha Foundation Kerr, Nita R. Braham, Sandra E. Schaechner, Ann S. Marcus, Amy Kleberg, Chrissy Bruce, Patricia D. Schuster, Joan W. Martin, Lynn C. Klein, Maria Buchmueller, Flo J. Schwartz, Evelyn G. Melby, Mary Jo Knopp, Helen Burns, C.B. Scott Hulse Marshall Feuille Mounce, Romaine R. Laun-Dry Supply Co. Inc. Byers Construction, Inc. Shannon, Mitzi Patel, Ranjanben A. Lilly, Ann Carameros, Gina Sierra Mortgage Corp. Patel, Sushma V. Maestas-Henry, Cyndi Carr-Leamon, Sharon D. Skov, Linda Ponsford, Caroyln G. Margo, Adair Carroll, Arlene E. Southwest Land Development, Inc. Roe-Davis, Gina M. Marquez, Erika Connelly, Alecia Sparks, Pam Rojas, Rebecca A. Maxon, Jack G. Darnell, Sue Spencer, Bernadine O. Salazar, Suzanne McNiece, Lorita B. Deckert, Myrna J. Spicer, Teri Stading, Tycha E. Melendez, Susan A. Del Sol Medical Center - East Stafford, Ray Stockton, Nancy Mendez, Sandra DuPont, Margaret O. Starr Western Wear Uribe Sinclair, Elizabeth Miles, Marian Ellis, Nora Stevens, Mary B. UTEP-President’s Office Minear, Donna M. Escobar, Bonnie S.Y. Stewart-Sanders, Amy Viramontes, Wendy J. Mollere, Sheila Escobar, Mavis Stewart, Marlene Wetzel, Patti NCO Wives Club Fannie Mae Foundation Texas Gas Service Williams, Nancy J. Novick, Leslie First Southwest Company Texas Tech University HSC Parker, Amy Foskett, Jeanne G. The Mesa Group Parker, Carolyn Francis, Ginger G. The Shiloff Family Foundation $250 - $499 Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Aboud, Michele A. Fraser, Mary Carolyn Thomas, Jane B. Pearson, Eric Acosta, Araceli Gailey, Rose R. Thomason, Sheryl Peña, Briones & Co. Adams, Natline T. 11 Perez, Carmen I. Ashley, Aline Byrd, Theresa Cortez, Laura Peterson, Rebeca D. Ashworth, Pam Caballero, Denise Cox, Roxanne Peyton, Kathleen P. Assi, Rima Caballero, Margarita Crews Ancell, Chantel Porter, Mariann Assi, Susan Cabellero, Mary Jane Crews, Barbara J. Prather, Jack Atkinson, Sylvia Cabral, Ana M. Crossland, Andra A. Rebe, Beverly G. Austin, David Cabrera, Randi Crumley, Corinne A. Rivera, Cynthia D. Austin, Susan F. Calderon, Camille Cruz, Julieta Robinet & Associates Avis, Sue Calhoun, Diane Cruz, Miriam Robles, Laura Ayoub, Carolynne Calhoun, Emily Cuellar, David Rodriguez, Eduardo A. Ayoub, Celeste C. Callery, Cynthia Cumming, Elke Rodriguez, Paula H. Azar, Bette Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. Curtis, Roger F. Ruelas, Rita Bach, Alanna Campbell, Terry Dahl, Elizabeth L. Sanderson, Marguerite H. Badillo, Tonie Campos, LIsa Dahlberg, Marcia S. Sandoval, Sylvia Bagby, Carmen Candelaria, Mary Anne Dalbin, Patricia Schwartz, Jody Bailey, Nora Cangurel, Susan Dallo, Jehan Schwitters, Suzie Benegas, Cecilia S. Cano, Liliana Dallo, Naida Seckler, Kristy Bank of the West Cardenas, Carmen Dalton, Elizabeth H. 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Albertson’s KTSM Television Allstate Mariachi Paso Del Norte Alspaugh, Barbara Martin, Juanita Arango Imaging Center Mary Kay Cosmetics Arango, Dr. Carmen Non-Profit Enterprise Center Bach, Rabbi Larry and Ms. Olo Gallery Cangurel, Dr. Susan Quintana, Blanca Christ Chavez Photography Regent Communications Clear Channel Outdoor Robison, Judy and Kirk Costco Wholesale Inc. Rodriguez, Daniel Creative Kids Sierra Providence Health Network Currey Adkins Snow, Bob and Jane Dress Barn Sun Harvest Market El Paso Association of Radio Stations Temple Mt. Sinai El Paso Community College Texas Tech Health Sciences Center- Paul L. Foster School El Paso Holocaust Museum of Medicine El Paso Magazine The El Paso Club El Paso Times The Greenhouse El Paso, Inc. Two Should Know Emery, Mary Kay UTEP Athletics Department Erickson Communications UTEP Women Resource Services Food City Wal-Mart Foskett, Jeanne Wilson, Gloria Francis, David G.C. Services Helen of Troy Hennig, Cindy Lu JR Produce Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

16 sara mcknight transitional living center We appreciate the following in-kind donors who, through their generous contributions, have greatly enhanced the lives of women and their children at the YWCA Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center. ABWA (Marcy Esparza, Child Crisis Center Garcia, Layla Lujan, Rosa E. Silva, Cynthia President) (Richard Cortez) Garcia, Norma A. Lusk, Becky Silva, Jeanne Acosta, Eva Christie, Lucile Garcia, Norma Avina Lyons, Robert Silva, Paz Aguirre, Lorena Clark, Eric and Kim Garcia, Priscilla Martin, Junior Sparrow, Nicole Aguirre, Maria L. Cochran, Claudia German Helping Hands Martinez, Bernardino J. Spencer, Nancy Alcocer, Lorena Coleman, Justine Giovine, Claudia Martinez, Monserrate Stevens, Beverly Aliviane, PPI/Parenting Conroy, Cindy Glazed Honey Ham Martinez, Patricia Stevens, Mary Alvarado, Laura and Oscar Cook, Shirley Company Mary Jane Hair Stewart, Charles R. Anderson, Martha Cooper, Cindy Goff, Nancy Mata, Mary Storman, Juanita Apodaca, Ladonna C. Cooper, Susan Gold, Aime Matthews, Brenda A. Stufflebeam, Joe Aragon, Rebecca Cornell-Stufflebeam, Dawn Gomez, Rita McBryde, Mary H. Sun City Christian Baptist Arambula, Diana Corona, Genoveva Gomez, Yvonne McKnight, Sara S. Church Arambula, Susan Corona, Maria E. Gonzalez, Manuela P. Medina, S. Sunrise Rotary Club Araujo, Grace Costco Wholesale Gonzalez, Rosario Medina, Sylvia Tavares, Marisela Armendariz, Alma Cumming, Elke Gonzalez-Hensgen, Linda Medlin, Rosemary Terrace Hills Middle School Arriaga, Fernando A. Daniels, Marcia Goranson, Christina Medrano, Carol Thomas, Erica Arriola, Aurora Davila, Emily Gozo, Nancy Miller, Claudia Thomas-Borders, Muriel Austin High School De Haro, Nancy Greer, Jewell Miranda, Dorothy J. Tolliver, Cookie Avena, Susan De La Cruz, Sandra Guerrero, Beatriz Miranda, Yolanda Tolliver, Manny Ayoub, Moses and Delgadillo, Alma R. Gutierrez, Maria Molinar, T. Tres Mariposas Carolynne Deslongchamps, Michael Guzman, Ana Moore, Carolyn Trevizo, Tony Baca, Danny Diaz, Familia Hacker Gomez, Rita Myers, Christine Truhill, Laura Baeza, Michael J. Diaz, Marcela Hall, Lina Napier, Nan Turley, Jean Balboa, Hector Duran, Martha Hamilten, Rose Nelson, Nancy Tyler, Estate of Sandra L. Ballesteros, Norma East El Paso Lions Club Harris, Susan New Hope Lutheran Tyler, Mike Ballesteros, Veronica El Paso MTG Bankers Hatch, Susan North Star Elementary Ugarte, Susana Barber, Tulula P. Association Hatfield, Kay Olivas, Yolanda Urbieta, Maria Teresa Baugh, Dale and Patricia El Paso Rotary Club Hatfield, Ray Omalley, Sharon Urbina, Yolanda R. Beniquez, Waleska El Paso Zoo Heimer, Nancy Ontiveros, Yvette Upper Rio Grande Work Bernstein, Jacque Ellis, Nora C. Heinsy, Bonnie P.E.O. Chapter D Force Best/White, LLC Ellison, Gordon Heinsy, Connie Padilla, Julie UTEP Nursing Department Beta Alpha Psi Enriquez, Angelica Hensy, Maureen Parra, Judy Isabel Valdespino, Gloria Bethany Christian Church Escarciga, Luis L. Hernandez, Audrey Perez, Claudia Valles, Ana D. Billings, Claude Esparza, Adrian Hernandez, Debbie Perez, Michael A. Valtier, Teresa & Luis Bills, Jane Esparza, Marcy Hernandez, Leslie Perkins, Veronica M. Villa, Sarah Bishop, Cathy Estrada, Irma Hester, Debbi Pistella, Irene Villareal, Venessa Bland, Kim A Estrada, Marco Holderman, Cole Praise Temple Full Gospel Villegas, Francisco J. Bloss, Wendy Fatuch, Leah Holiday Inn/Joe Fredina Church Vineyard Christian Bluitt, Miranda Fierro, Keshia Huchton, Sheila Prieto, Clemencia Fellowship Bocanegra, Daniel Filleman, Sandy Hudino, Waltraud Rangel, Rosa M Walker, Nancy Brown, Margarita Flores, Ninette Jarrell, Linda Reyes, Aurora Walker, Virginia Buchmueller, David Flores, Ruben Jaynes, Joyce Reyes, Richard Walsh, Irma Buchmueller, Flo Foskett, Jeanne Jimenez, Yolanda Rincon, Lory Watts, Barbara N. Burke, Michael F. Fountain, Armida Johnson, Lisa Ritchey, Joyce Webb, Tanya Burns, Suzanna Franco, Daniel K-MART Rivas, Misty Westside Adult Probation Calanche, Alicia Frith, Ruth L. Knott, Mary Roa, Amanda D. Dept. Calvo, Stephanie Fught, Karen Koufomanolis, Candice Rodriguez, Alex White, Cynthia L. Campanile, Melissa Fuller, Anna KWOA Rodriguez, Gloria White, Tom Campos, Edna Y. Gallardo, Hector Sr. Lang, Cecilia M. Rogers, Debbie Wilhite, Mickey Campos, Justin Gallardo, Teresa LeMone, Jonathan Rogers, Dede Wood, K. Cardale, Cynthia Gallegly, Patti Leon, Theresa Rosas, Juanita Woodall, Jack E. Cardona, Cynthia Gallegos, Lucy Lindsey, Sydney Saint Joseph’s Catholic YWCA Teen Momentum Cardona, Deborah Ganfield, Kathryn Litle, Bob Church Graduates Cardona, Hector Garcia, Catherine Lopez, Lynn Sanchez, Carlos Zavala, Lucy Carreon, Suzette Garcia, Edgar Lopez, Yvette Sarmiento, Sheila Carr-Leamon, Sharon Garcia, Eli and Rosa Loya, Alma Sassenfeld, Ralf Cassagnol, LTC Garcia, Karla Lozano, Andrea Schwantner, Estela To donors who made financial contributions to the TLC, names are listed on pages 12 and 13. 1715 program funding

Bank of the West Health and Human Services United States Department of CCCS Education Commission Housing & Urban Development Child Care Referral System (Six Texas Child Care Services Chase Bank Counties) Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center Financial Literacy Program Racial Justice National Council of Childcare United Way of El Paso County Mi Casa Childcare for Homeless Children Resource and Referral Agencies Child Care Services Child Development Program (NACCRRA) Project Redirection City of El Paso Army Childcare in Your Neighborhood Project Child Care Services Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center El Paso Home Ownership Center School Age Program Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center National Council of La Raza YWCA Community Development for Low El Paso Home Ownership Center University of Texas at Houston Income Senior Housing Las Cruces Home Ownership Center Homelessness Prevention Health Sciences Center C.I.R.C.E. New Mexico Mortgage Finance Project Countrywide Mortgage Authority Child Development Program El Paso Home Ownership Center Las Cruces Home Ownership Center Upper Rio Grande Workforce El Paso Community College Our Father’s Foundation Development Board Child Development Program Mi Casa Childcare for Homeless Children Child Care Services Teen Leadership Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Wal-Mart Stores of El Paso El Paso Community Foundation “Hooray for Hands!” Community Racial Justice Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center Kidz Keepin’ Fit Teen Leadership Program YW Zones El Paso County 65th District Court Wells Fargo Bank Child Care Services Shiloff Family Foundation El Paso Home Ownership Center Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center El Paso Housing Authority Consumer Credit Counseling Service Ysleta Independent School District Child Development Progam Administration Services for YISD Childcare for Sierra Providence Health Network Teen Parents El Paso Human Services Teen Leadership Teen Leadership Socorro Independent School El Paso Independent School District District Child Care Services Community Racial Justice Project Redirection Project Redirection

Fannie Mae Foundation Texas Department of Housing and Las Cruces Home Ownership Center Community Affairs Community Development Corporation Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center

Freddie Mac El Paso Home Ownership Center Texas Health and Human Services Commission Child Care Food Programs

18 ywca of el paso foundation program funding We are extremely grateful for the YWCA program support provided via the following funds:

All Programs of the YWCA After School Program Nancy Barnett Endowment Fund Arlene Valles Memorial Fund Martha C. Barrett Endowment Fund Cornelia Bell Memorial Fund Health and Wellness Leonard A. Goodman Jr. Memorial Fund Frances Z. Mason Memorial Fund Andrew R. Guevara Memorial Fund Karen Elizabeth Hanson Fund Leadership Fred Hervey Endowment Fund Myrna J. Deckert Endowment Fund Robert H. Hoy III Memorial Fund C.W. Wakefield Memorial Fund Tom and Sarah Lea Endowment Fund Pete and Helen E. Lee Memorial Fund Helen W. Licht Memorial Fund Racial Justice Betty MacGuire and Carol Carnes Endowment Fund Schwartz Foundation Endowment Fund Jeanne McCarty Memorial Fund Sara and Frank McKnight Endowment Fund The Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center Helen M. Mithoff Memorial Fund Florence and David Buchmueller Endowment Fund Gretchen R. Rabb Memorial Fund Ann Enriquez Memorial Fund Olga Roderick and Frances Axelson Endowment Fund Eric Sides Endowment Fund Ivonne Rodriguez/Ernest Crawford Endowment Fund Betty Thorn Memorial Fund James M. Shelton Memorial Fund Harriet H. Smith Memorial Fund Other Sue Smith Harrison Memorial Fund Robert L. Bowling Jr. Memorial Fund Kenneth and Billie Spence Memorial Fund Myrna J. Deckert Branch Scholarships Priciliana S. Torres Memorial Fund Mary Ann and Chuck Dodson Endowment Fund Hugh C. Whitfield Memorial Fund Science Programs Joyce Whitfield and Robert L. Jaynes Endowment Fund Joyce Whitfield Jaynes Branch Shirley T. and Charles H. Leavell Endowment Fund Shirley Leavell Branch Eric Sides Endowment Fund Project Redirection Whataburger Endowment Fund Lower Valley YWCA Members

19 2007-2008 board of directors and staff 2007-2008 Board of Directors Ex-officio YWCA Administrative Staff Jane Snow Sharon Carr-Leamon Sandra E. Braham, Ed.D PRESIDENT Terri Garcia Chief Executive Officer Mary Lou Geller Sandra Sanchez Almanzan Nancy Goff PRESIDENT-ELECT Betty R. Wakefield-Haley Joyce Jaynes Barbara Alspaugh Sarahi Gross Nita Kerr Upper Rio Grande @ Work VICE PRESIDENT Shirley Leavell Child Care Services Administrator Mariwyn Maloney Rebecca Ramirez Carroll Maxon Susan Cangurel, Ph.D. VICE PRESIDENT Sara McKnight Human Resources Officer Leticia Paez Patty Tiscareno Patricia Perry Elke Cumming VICE PRESIDENT Nancy Santana Special Assistant to CEO - Operations

Tracy Yellen Metroplitan Advisory Panel Jehan Dallo VICE PRESIDENT Marian Azar Chief Financial Officer Sharon Butterworth Sue Darnell Ernie Cisneros Courtney Elam SECRETARY Mary Ann Dodson Administrator of Public Outreach & Margaret DuPont Development Carolyn Mora Joyce Feinberg TREASURER Richard Feuille Laura Gomez Steve Fox School Age Services Administrator Maureen Henry Leonard Goodman III PARLIAMENTARIAN Will Harvey Maureen Hankins Steve Helbing Consumer Credit Counseling Services Sally Andrade Joyce Jaynes Administrator **MEMBER AT LARGE Rebecca Krasne Adair Margo Eli Pabon Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria Jack Maxon Child Care Administrator **MEMBER AT LARGE Cheryl McCown Susan Melendez Clemencia Prieto Linda Kirby Nan Napier Transitional Living Center Administrator **MEMBER AT LARGE Patricia Rogers Jody Schwartz Nancy Walker Voting Members Contract/Compliance Officer Ladonna Apodaca YWCA Foundation Trustees Nora Ellis Veronica Wong-Rizo Flo Buchmueller Bonnie S.Y. Escobar Fitness & Aquatics Administrator Steve Busser Beth Hahn Jack Cardwell Carol Hicks Sharon Carr-Leamon Sally Hurt-Steffen Myrna Deckert Vicki Kelley Alison Leiman Ed Escudero Helen Knopp Leadership Director Ellie Fenton Rebecca Krasne Joyce Jaynes Laurie Paternoster Rocio Lozano Renard Johnson Janis Paul Community Relations Coordinator Leila Hobson Gwendolyn Pulido Michelle McCown Judy Robison Adriana Molina Susan Melendez Azuri Ruiz Racial Justice Program Manager Letty Paez Jane Thomas Amy Sanders Linda White Joe Sayklay Sue Woo Emma Schwartz

20 ywca locations YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region Child Development Centers Sarah D. Lea Administration Building Acacia 1918 Texas Avenue 5845 Acacia Circle El Paso, Texas 79901 (915) 587-5390 (915) 533-2311 Angela Guevara Consumer Credit Counseling Service 500 Rubin Drive 1600 Brown Street (rear) (915) 833-5500 El Paso, Texas 79902 (915) 577-2530 Arteaga 212 Lisbon Street Independence House (915) 772-7598 1600 Brown Street El Paso, Texas 79902 Betty Moore MacGuire (915) 577-2542 313 Barlett Drive (915) 584-4007 Katharine White Harvey Branch 313 Bartlett Drive Carlisle El Paso, Texas 79912 2114 Magoffin Avenue (915) 584-4007 (915) 533-3125 EPCC Transmountain Joyce Whitfield Jaynes Branch 9570 Gateway North 1600 Brown Street (915) 831-5832 El Paso, Texas 79902 (915) 533-7475 Judy & Kirk Robison Mi Casa CDC 1600 Brown Street Myrna J. Deckert Branch 9135 Stahala Drive EPCC Valle Verde El Paso, Texas 79924 919 Hunter Drive (915) 757-0306 (915) 831-2123

Lower Valley Branch Kastrin 115 N. Davis Drive 9135 Stahala Drive El Paso, Texas 79907 (915) 757-0306 (915) 859-0276 Mabee Shirley Leavell Branch 10712 Sam Snead Drive 10712 Sam Snead Drive (915) 593-1289 El Paso, Texas 79935 (915) 593-1289 Mavis H. Escobar 115 Davis Drive Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center (915) 859-4007 3700 Altura Avenue El Paso, Texas 79930 Patricia M. Rogers (915) 566-2762 1600 Brown Street (915) 533-7475 Mary Ann Dodson Camp 4400 Boy Scout Lane Sherman El Paso, Texas 79922 425 Jaffe Place (915) 585-9123 (915) 542-0162

School-Age Parent Center El Paso Independent School District 21 from the grass roots to Capitol Hill, we inspire girls and women to use their personal power to be strong alone - fearless together. 22 ywca milestones

1909 Employment Bureau and Lunch Room started for working women. 1910 52-bed residence for young women opened on East Missouri Street. Gymnasium opened and health education classes formed. 1916 Business and Professional Women’s Club started. Property purchased at 315 E. Franklin for new facilities. Educational classes, religious activities, children’s story hour and gym classes began. The war effort was aided in WWI by making bandages and knitting clothing for soldiers. 1934 Relief School (the only one in Texas) was directed by the YWCA and financed by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration for education and residency of women aged 18-30. 1965 National YWCA Office of Racial Justice established to direct massive campaign against discrimination with institutes on racism held throughout the country, including El Paso. 1975 Day care expanded to 13 centers. An After-School Program and program for women who had mas- tectomies began. The YWCA program for incarcerated women in the City-County jail was funded. Staff grew to more than 300. 1978 Women’s Resource Center opened at the Central Branch. Consumer Credit Counseling Service began assisting El Paso families in financial crisis. 1985 Land was donated by the Paul and Katharine Harvey Trust for a Westside facility named in honor of Katharine White Harvey. YWCA began a county-wide program for parenting and pregnant teens called Project Redirection. 1988 Completed and dedicated the expanded Myrna Deckert Branch and the new Katharine White Harvey Branch. 1991 Purchased the Boy Scout Camp in the Upper Valley and renovated it as Camp YW. Received funding to begin a Transitional Living Center for homeless women and children. 2001 Dedicated Independence House-a cooperative project with the Junior League of El Paso. 2002 Curriculum was developed and facilitation of the Momentum Community Leadership Institute for area women began. 2005 Completed 20-apartment addition to the Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center. Began Credit Counseling services in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

2007 Completed construction of 12 apartments in the Lower Valley for low income senior citizens. 2009 YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region celebrates 100 years. 23 mission of the ywca

The Young Women’s Christian Association of the United State of America is a woman’s membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the Association draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women’s growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

To thrust our collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary.