Winter Money Workshops
Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, February 1
12:00 PM - 7:00 PMNew Year, New Money Goals!
Start your new year on the right financial foot!Resumes. Paychecks. Loans. Budgets. These words shouldn’t scare you! Come learn how to improve your resume, follow effective budgets, and increase your funds. Our money workshops are designed to empower you with tools, knowledge, and support as you navigate through your career and financial worlds. Make a smart, money-saving decision and attend these FREE interactive classes. It’s time to invest in the best stock: yourself!
- Monday, January 23, 2012 – 6:00-7:00 PM Don’t Sweat It, Budget!
Learn how to develop a personalized budget so you don’t stress every time you receive a bill.
- Wednesday, February 1, 2012 – 12noon-1 PM You and Your Credit
Understand credit lingo, learn how to read & build a good credit report.
Pre-register to ywmoney@ywca-berkeley.org and reserve your spot. Bring a friend and attend. Limited Space.
For more Financial Literacy Program information, click here.
Festival of Women Authors
Saturday, February 4
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
18th Annual Festival of Women Authors 2012 Join us for four authors and their stories. Featuring: Bo Caldwell | Belva Davis | Nafisa Haji | Peggy Orenstein$75 per person includes continental breakfast, lunch, four speakers, book sales and autographing sessions.
Registration also accepted by cash or check in person or over the phone with a credit card.
Authors in Past Years:
1995
Bebe Moore Campbell
Anne Lamott
Joanne Meschery
Belle Yang
1996
Octavia Butler
Ursula Hegi
Adair Lara
Marcia Muller
1997
Marybeth Bond
Dorothy Bryant
Terris Grimes
Gail Tsukiyama
1998
Chitra Divakaruni
Regina Marler
Frances Mayes
Sister Carol Anne O’Marie
1999
Margaret Cuthbert
Ruthanne Lum McCunn
Caroline Paul
Judith Merkle Riley
2000
Ella Leffland
Emmy Werner
Terry McMillan
Laurie King
2001
Dorothy Allison
Liza Dalby
Elizabeth Kim
April Sinclair
2002
Marion Cunningham
Terry Ryan
Rebecca Walker
Ayelet Waldman
2003
Wendy Lesser
Ruth Ozeki
Susanne Pari
Lalita Tademy
2004
Iris Chang
Elizabeth Fishel
Jane Juska
Joyce Carol Thomas2005
J. California Cooper
Debra Ginsberg
Tess Uriza Holthe
Regina Louise
2006
Carol Field
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
Linda Peterson
Karen Joy Fowler
2007
Grace Caroll
Elizabeth Rosner
Lisa See
Joanne Weir
2008
Opal Palmer Adisa
Firoozeh Dumas
Cara Black
Emily Rapp
2009
Helen Zia
Marta Acosta
Clair Hope Cummings
Marie Simmons
Dorothy Clemens
2010
Bonnie Tsui
Michelle Richmond
Vivienne Sosnowski
Dana Whitaker
2011
Carolina De Robertis
Sara Houghteling
Vicki Ward
Jacqueline Winspear“Tour the World” Ethnic Dance Performance
Saturday, March 3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEnjoy a FREE performance of dancers from around the world. Students from a variety of classes will showcase their dances!
Shadow Day
Thursday, April 5
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
19th Annual YWCA Shadow Day at UC Berkeley 2012- Cal Student Mentors, download application here.
- Submit application to YWCA at volunteerprojects@ywca-berkeley.org.
- Hardcopy flyers and applications also available at the YWCA.
Shadow Day brings together over 600 participants including 300 high school students from neighboring communities (Oakland, Richmond and Berkeley) to be matched with 300 current UC Berkeley students in one- on-one pairs. Many of the high school students are not “college- tracked” and are under-represented in the university system. These students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. For many of them, they have not applied to college and will be visiting a college campus for the first time. They will be given the opportunity to learn first-hand, from Cal students, what college is really like.
The day begins in the morning when the high school students arrive to find their Cal volunteer, and continues throughout the day with the pair going to classes, workshops, and touring campus. We will also provide breakfast, lunch, and t-shirts to all our participants. Most importantly, we will be providing an opportunity for high school students to be inspired to acquire information and help in applying and paying for college.
World YWCA Day: Round-the-World Breakfast
Friday, April 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe Round-the-World Breakfast is an opportunity to learn about the worldwide work of the YWCA and to celebrate women’s leadership! The World YWCA unites 25 million women and girls over 110 countries.
For more information about the work of the World YWCA visit: www.worldywca.org
Carnival! YWCA Auction
Saturday, April 21
7:00 PM - 11:00 PMJoin us for live and silent auctions. Food, friends and fun!
Volunteer Leadership Awards & Donor Appreciation
Thursday, April 26
5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us to honor our donors who make our programs possible and to celebrate volunteer leadership!
English in Action Annual Potluck
Friday, April 27
5:00 PM - 7:00 PMBring your favorite dish and meet other English In Action program volunteers and partners from around the world!
Ice Cream Social and Open House for New Cal Students
Monday, August 20 - Wednesday, August 22
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In collaboration with UC Berkeley Welcome Event, stop by the YWCA to learn about various volunteer opportunities and dance & fitness classes open to everyone!Free ice cream cones, giveaways, and more will be available!
YWCA Week Without Violence
Monday, October 1 - Friday, October 5
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
What is Week Without Violence? Imagine a second…a minute…an hour…a WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE in our world! The YWCA Week Without Violence is an international campaign preventing violence and highlighting practical, sustainable alternatives to end it. Participate by visiting the YWCA all week — everyone is welcome to join us in our campaign to stop violence!ALL WEEK ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!
- Art Exhibits and Performances
- Food Workshops
- Interactive Pledge Boards
- Peace Pops, Ribbons, Buttons and Refreshments
- And More!See pictures online from past years!
*All events are held at the YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way in Berkeley*
Click here for more Information about Week Without Violence
EVENT SCHEDULE: Oct 18-21, 2011
TUES OCT 18: Breaking the Cycle of Male Violence
11am – 2pm- Make a pledge on the “Real Men Don’t Hit” Pledge Board
- Hall of Fame: Influential Men of Peace Exhibit
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Resources, Peace Pops, Whistles giveaways
WED 19 OCT: Confronting Violence Against Women
11am-2pm
- Clothesline Project: Design a t-shirt expressing your feeling on domestic violence
- Bathroom Project Exhibit: Surveys on violence posted on bathroom walls around Berkeley will be displayed
- Purple (Domestic Violence) and Pink (Breast Cancer) Awareness ribbons, Peace Pops, Whistles giveaways
- FREE Spoken Word & Poetry Slam Performance
- Movie Screening
- Free Yogurtland gift cards and lunch cooler bags raffle
THURS OCT 20: Protecting Our Children / Making Our Schools Safer
10:30AM-12pm
- Food Workshop: Healthy Kids and Our Future held at The Centre program – presentation on food facts & nutrition and healthy food stations
- Peaceful Art Exhibit by local elementary school students
- Internet resources, Peace Pops and other giveaways
FRI 21 OCT: Eliminating Racism and Hate Crimes
11am-2pm- Interactive Poster Party: Take easy steps to help eliminate racism today with topics including Police Brutality, Campus Protest and Sex Trafficking
- Free Raffle every 20 minutes
- Free Movie: “Living Along the Fence Line” refreshments and snacks provided
- Super Raffle and Grand Prize Giveaways
**All Events held at the YWCA at 2600 Bancroft at Bowditch**
Young Women and Money Conference
Saturday, December 1
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
4th Annual YWCA Berkeley / Oakland’s Young Women and Money Conference
Saturday, December 3, 2011
“Controlling your money, rather than having your money control you” is key to every woman’s quality of life. The YWCA Young Women and Money Conferencewill help you gain financial independence and success. Register soon before seats sell out – only 100 seats this year! Conference sold out the past three years.
WE ARE SORRY: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. ALL SEATS ARE SOLD OUT. No walk-in, day-of registration will be accepted. We hope you can register early and attend next year’s conference. If you want to be on our mailing list please email at ywmoney@ywca-berkeley.org.

