YWCA GRIT Center

03/07/2024

03/05/2024

Check out these sun catchers we made! What a good day for it too!

03/04/2024

Have you shared the news about GRIT Mobile?

The first 2 participants to bring 2 new friends to GRIT will be rewarded with 1 coupon for a dozen free cookies!

https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/annual-run-aims-to-bring-community-together-to-support-local-kids/article_96334970-d7ff-11ee-8037-3bbf310deaea.html?fbclid=IwAR0FN7brdjTC-5M7lEfaKfNMl4zROnC4t-Jucu2Xbkejv1a_vTSZFhVDlH8

An upcoming 5K will give community members the chance to enjoy the spring weather while giving back to a local after-school program.

02/29/2024

TODAY from 8AM to 8PM ~ Please share!

02/28/2024

Do you have an extra pair of shoes lying around? Donate them! The St. Joseph helps teens receive this commonly needed item. Donation boxes are available at Brown's Shoe Fit St. Joe, the St. Joseph Missouri Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities administration office, or at the race on Saturday, April 6! For every pair donated, you will be entered to win a certificate for a free pair of NEW shoes from Brown's!
https://bit.ly/OutlawRun

02/26/2024

02/23/2024

There is only ONE WEEK left to register for the 2024 shirt and medal! After March 1, participants will no longer have the chance to add these items onto registration. Did we mention all runners will also get a free meal voucher for Vogel's Burgers, Pizza & More who will be on site? Help support the YWCA GRIT Center, and jump on this opportunity before it is too late!
https://bit.ly/OutlawRun

02/22/2024

Younger kids might not be dating yet, but relationships are all around them. Learning to discern what’s healthy in a relationship is more than pointing out what is wrong. Starting the conversation early and teaching your kids the do’s and don’ts of healthy relationships will positively impact all areas of their life.

https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/how-parents-can-introduce-children-to-one-love-at-home/

02/21/2024

"Black women have always been at the forefront of change in America. Sojourner Truth’s powerful speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” (read it here: bit.ly/3UqvAdj ) reminds us that the struggle for and bodily autonomy are not new.
During , we proudly highlight the work of the exceptional Black women who paved the way forward to and . "

Black women have always been at the forefront of change in America. Sojourner Truth’s powerful speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” (read it here: bit.ly/3UqvAdj) reminds us that the struggle for and bodily autonomy are not new.

During , we proudly highlight the work of the exceptional Black women who paved the way forward to and .

02/20/2024

It's been a week since our Bakery Box Fundraiser and we had BLAST!!! We appreciate all who ordered and enjoyed every moment in hopes that we helped make your Valentine's a little bit sweeter.

Keep an ear open and an eye out for our upcoming fundraising events! I promise you don't want to miss it 🤗