The YWCA is hosting a Virtual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser throughout the month of November.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a chance to join other men as they raise funds and awareness about the tragedy of violence against women and girls in our community.
If you are interested in supporting this cause, here's what you have to do:
Register by contacting Nina Cordell at 204-778-1209, emailing womensprograms@ywca or by facebook messaging the YWCA Thompson Facebook pafe.
A pledge sheet and a pair of the signature red high heels will either be dropped off to you or you can pick them up so you can start seeking pledges from friends, family, etc.
Take a picture if yourself wearing the red shoes and send it to the YWCA along with a short caption explaining why you are supporting this cause. The YWCA will share that photo on social media to raise awareness.
In addition to you collecting pledges, the community is also able to make pledges straight to the YWCA on your behalf.
Thompson's YWCA is offering free training with their Steps for Success program. In November and December, they are offering training for Adult Literacy, Workplace Skills for Success training, and GED Tutoring and Upgrading that is offered on an individual basis around your schedule and needs. On top of that, Steps for Steps is also offering:
Media Smarts for Seniors: Nov 3rd to Nov 5th from 1pm to 3pm
Money Matters for Indigenous Peoples: Nov 15th & Nov 16th from 10am- 3pm
Budgeting: Nov 12th from 1pm- 3pm
Learners' Permit Prep: Dec 1st from 9am- 3pm*
Microsoft Word: Dec 6th from 9am- 3pm
Excel: Dec 7th from 9am- 3pm
Powerpoint: Dec 8th from 9am- 3pm
Publisher: Dec 9th from 9am- 12pm
Proposal Writing Workshop: Dec 10th from 9am- 3pm
GED Review: Dec 13th to Dec 17th from 9am- 3pm *
Classes will be held in person in the Steps for Success classroom. Covid protocols will be in effect.
*GED Review and Learner's Permit Prep will also be available online.
Please call 204-677-5016 to register.