125 Years of the YWCA

Schedule

Thu Mar 27 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI

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125 Years of the YWCA
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE
Join us as Julie Tabberer, a member of the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council and head of the Grand Rapids History Center, shares how Helen Claytor’s leadership and activism transformed the YWCA from a place where women could have lunch together without being escorted by a man to an organization committed to eliminating racism and empowering women and girls.
Michelle Rabideau, YWCA Board President will talk about the YWCA’s mission today and what they have planned for the future. Refreshments and cake will be provided.

125 años del YWCA
Jueves, 27 de marzo de 2025, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Biblioteca Principal – 111 Library St NE
Les invitamos a acompañarnos para escuchar a Julie Tabberer, miembro del Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council (Consejo de la Historia de la Mujer de Grand Rapids) y directora del Grand Rapids History Center (Centro de Historia de Grand Rapids), mientras comparte cómo el liderazgo de Helen Claytor transformó la YWCA de un sitio donde las mujeres pudieron almorzar sin el acompañamiento de un hombre a una organización dedicada a combatir el racismo y empoderar a las mujeres y las niñas.
El personal del YWCA hablará sobre su misión hoy en día y lo que tienen planificado para el futuro. Habrá pastel, comida y bebidas ligeras.
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Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

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