Young Womens Resource Center

About Us

The Young Women's Resource Center is a place where young women can find answers to their questions and seek help as they experience life's challenges.

Our HerStory:

Founded in 1978 by the late Louise Noun, and other concerned community leaders, the Young Women's Resource Center exists to help bridge the gap between young women and the larger central Iowa community.

Our beloved founder, Louise Noun, was an extraordinary woman; never one to back away from controversy. As a leader in the civil liberties and feminists movements and also a benefactor of the arts, she fearlessly and often took controversial stands.

Louise Noun's passion for girls' and women's issues resulted in our unique gender-specific organization that still exists today. Since 1978, the Young Women's Resource Center has been the source of quality programming and guidance for the young women who have come through our doors.

Since the death of our founder in 2002, at the age of 94, the Young Women's Resource Center has served thousands of girls with the many programs that we offer. The empowering spirit of Louise Noun lives on through the work that we do.

Our Mission

The mission of the Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC)
is to support, educate, and advocate for young women
as they experience life’s challenges.

OUR VISION

The Center is Central Iowa’s leading resource in helping all young women on their journey to healthy adulthood through the achievement of these outcomes. Every young woman:
By sixth grade knows, and is comfortable, that the Center is a resource for her.
Respects herself and knows how to advocate for herself, her family, and others.
Graduates from high school or obtains a GED.
Possesses positive beliefs about the advantages of waiting until adulthood to have children or additional children.

All services provided by the Center are free, voluntary and confidential.

Staff Directory
Board of Directors
Job Opportunities

2007-2008 Annual Report
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2006-2007 Annual Report
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2005-2006 Annual Report
click to download our 2005-2006 Annual Report






			About Us The Young Women's Resource Center is a place where young women can find answers to their questions and seek help as they experience life's challenges. Our HerStory: Founded in 1978 by the late Louise Noun, and other concerned community leaders, the Young Women's Resource Center exists to help bridge the gap between young women and the larger central Iowa community. Our beloved founder, Louise Noun, was an extraordinary woman; never one to back away from controversy. As a leader in the civil liberties and feminists movements and also a benefactor of the arts, she fearlessly and often took controversial stands. Louise Noun's passion for girls' and women's issues resulted in our unique gender-specific organization that still exists today. Since 1978, the Young Women's Resource Center has been the source of quality programming and guidance for the young women who have come through our doors. Since the death of our founder in 2002, at the age of 94, the Young Women's Resource Center has served thousands of girls with the many programs that we offer. The empowering spirit of Louise Noun lives on through the work that we do. Our Mission The mission of the Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) is to support, educate, and advocate for young women as they experience life’s challenges. OUR VISION The Center is Central Iowa’s leading resource in helping all young women on their journey to healthy adulthood through the achievement of these outcomes. Every young woman: By sixth grade knows, and is comfortable, that the Center is a resource for her. Respects herself and knows how to advocate for herself, her family, and others. Graduates from high school or obtains a GED. Possesses positive beliefs about the advantages of waiting until adulthood to have children or additional children. All services provided by the Center are free, voluntary and confidential. Staff Directory Board of Directors Job Opportunities 2007-2008 Annual Report click to download our 2007-2008 Annual Report 2006-2007 Annual Report click to download our 2006-2007 Annual Report 2005-2006 Annual Report click to download our 2005-2006 Annual Report