Project Report
| Mar 11, 2009
Applied Knowledge
By Shannon Farley | Executive Director
Dawn, Age 23
“CYWD has changed my life. They have shown me how to be myself and take leadership. I have made sisters here that will be my friends for the rest of my life.”
Dawn came to the Center for Young Women’s Development straight from jail. She was introduced to the program by a CYWD’s wellness coordinator who works inside San Francisco’s juvenile hall. When Dawn was released she was put on house arrest in Oakland but she did not let that stop her from working and going to school. She was determined from day one to stay out of the system and take care of her 3 year old son. Most recently she has completed a carpentry class at Asian Neighborhood Design and now has a Union card.
CYWD hired Dawn as a community organizer with the Sisters Rising project. In this role she has led certified workshops with Alameda County Probation Department regarding issues that impact women during incarceration.
Please view the application young women like Dawn filled out to participate in CYWD's 2008/2009 Sisters Rising Program.
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Jan 21, 2009
In their her words--Denise (Age 17)
By Shannon Farley | Executive Director
“The Center is the only place I feel comfortable being myself. They have taught me how to be a better person and a better mother. The support I receive from CYWD staff is priceless. I want to stay in Sisters Rising as long as I can.”
Denise, 17
Denise was introduced to our program through a parenting class offered by the Center for Young Women’s Development. She was 17, pregnant and looking for something positive in her life. She also needed some financial support. When she came to the Center, everyone quickly got to know her. Denise is a doer. She immediately stepped in to volunteer whenever the opportunity arose.
When she saw that there was an opening in Sisters Rising she applied and was accepted. Her supervisor can still remember her walking up to her, 8 months pregnant to ask for a job. Denise got that job and has been a great asset to the Center as well as mother of her 1 month old son Sincere.
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Dec 19, 2008
Graduations and New Applicants!
By Shannon Farley | Executive Director
In 2008, The Center for Young Women’s Development hired 17 young women who would have difficulty getting jobs elsewhere. These young women experience a number of barriers to employment such as a lack of childcare, unstable housing, or criminal records. We are proud to say that 12 successfully graduated!
The 2009 job training program received over 100 applications -- a new record! Thanks to your donations we will have the capacity at this time to hire 7 young women. Our goal is to serve 17. We are confident that we can raise the funds before orientation.
With the current economic conditions, the number of young women coming to San Francisco looking to earn money in the underground economy will increase. With this reality, the demand for our services will also rise while public and foundation funds slow to a trickle.
Thank you for ensuring that these young women will have the opportunity to start anew.
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