by Jesse & Amanda with Pike in the Morning,posted Oct 22 2012 12:26PM
Altrusa Baby Shower kickoff is Friday 12th annual event to collect items for babies and new moms at YWCA Emergency Shelter
FARGO, ND – Oct. 22, 2012 – Community service club Altrusa International of Fargo will host the 12th annual Altrusa Baby Shower to benefit the mothers and children residing at the YWCA Emergency Shelter on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27. Donations of new or gently used items for babies, young children, and new moms will be accepted during the event at the Fargo Kmart, located at 2301 South University Dr., or any time at the Emergency Shelter, located at 3000 South University Dr., Fargo. The YWCA Emergency Shelter has a capacity of 65 women and children and is currently offering a safe haven to 64 residents, including 33 children.
WHO: Altrusa International, YWCA Cass Clay, and Kmart
WHAT: Altrusa Baby Shower for the YWCA Emergency Shelter
WHEN: Friday, October 26, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Kmart, 2301 South University Dr., Fargo WHY: To benefit the YWCA Emergency Shelter for women and children
Suggested wish list items include: thermometers, sippy cups, baby shampoo, baby lotion, infant formula, diapers, strollers, and high chairs. A complete list is available at www.ywcacassclay.org.
About Altrusa International of Fargo
Altrusa International of Fargo is a professional organization of women dedicated to serving the Fargo-Moorhead community since 1960. Altrusa exists to enrich the lives of women and children through promoting literacy, education, and leadership. Its vision is Leading in Service: giving the gifts of leadership and service to communities locally and worldwide. For more information, visit www.altrusafargo.com or follow us on Facebook by searching “Altrusa International of Fargo.”
About the YWCA Cass Clay
The YWCA Cass Clay is a nonprofit organization serving women and children facing homelessness in our community. Programs include emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, shelter children’s services, education and employment programming, racial justice work, and a nationally accredited public childcare center, A Child’s World. It is through these programs the YWCA Cass Clay carries out its mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. For more information, please visit www.ywcacassclay.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ywcacassclay, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ywcacassclay.
