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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