Young Women's Resource Center

10/28/2026

We are honored to be one of 15 grant recipients through the Iowa Women's Foundation for support of our Young Moms Parenting and Life Skills program. With this critical funding, participants will be more likely to graduate from high school, pursue continued education, and achieve long-term financial stability. Thank you Iowa Women's Foundation for investing in the present AND futures of those we serve.

10/26/2026

Thank you to Haley Elizabeth Scarpino of dsm Magazine for sharing the joy she found in the Cookbook section of the YWRC Book Sale! Save the dates for the spring sale: May 21 - 24, 2027.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2026/10/23/shelf-indulgence-a-cookbook-shopping-spree/

Iowa's Biggest Book Sale

  Read it and eat: The YWRC Book Sale has a cookbook for every kitchen. (Photo: Michael Morain) By Haley Scarpino Few things thrill me more than discovering a good old cookbook. I love them fo…

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

Do you know about our surprise boxes?! They make fantastic gifts for upcoming birthdays, holidays, and just because occasions. They’re also a low-risk way to explore a new genre for yourself! Surprise boxes vary in price, number of books included, and genre.

10/17/2026

Huge thanks to the crew in the first pic for lending us this perfect book arch! 📖📸 Stop by, choose your fav prop, and snap a memory. Located next to the table (purple table cloth) and restrooms on the west wall of the main room. Don’t forget to tag us!

10/15/2026

It's YWRC Book Sale time! Here's everything you need to know. Did we miss anything? What else would you like to know?

10/15/2026

Thank you to Suzanna de Baca and the Business Record team for highlighting Erin Moran, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, in this article showcasing the importance of recognizing leadership skills in yourself and others. Swipe to see Erin’s response to the prompt: “What was a strength or leadership skill that a boss, teacher or mentor saw in you before you ever recognized it in yourself? How did their recognition of that strength affect you or the way you saw your own potential?”.

Repost Business Record. The best leaders help others recognize their own potential.

Suzanna de Baca explores the importance of leaders identifying others’ strengths in this week’s Leading Fearlessly at the link in our bio.

10/13/2026

We're only 2 DAYS away from the YWRC Book Sale!!! Doors open at 3:00 p.m. Thursday with $20 admission. Friday - Monday are free to attend. Scroll through for hours, location, and all kinds of helpful info. What else would you like to know?

10/11/2026

Today is the last drop off day before our fall sale - make some room for all the treasures you'll find by donating your books, media, and artwork! 1 - 4 p.m. today at 1901 Bell Avenue, Suite 7, Des Moines - just east of Fleur Drive and to the North of Bell Avenue. Swipe through to see the map.

10/06/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the 17th Annual YWRC Celebrity Servers Night yesterday! 46 local leaders hosted 400 guests at Bubba and CentroDSM, complete with a dedicated themes, activities, and prizes. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsors Orchestrate Hospitality and Venerable for their generous support.