Kyra Women's Project

Our RISE2THRIVE Key Workers are holding a coffee morning next Tuesday, welcome to current participants and anyone interested in signing up☕

📅Wednesday 3rd Sept 2024

🕚11am-12pm

🗺Kyra Women's Project, CMC, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ

RISE2THRIVE can help if you are struggling to enter employment or have barriers which may be holding you back. Our Key Workers will help you regain confidence when starting this new chapter of your life. Come down to Kyra and find out more🦋

Join Us for an Interactive Night Walk to Support Survivors of Domestic Abuse

York, UK — 13th August 2024 — One in Four Walk is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever "Starlight Stroll," an interactive night walk through the historic streets of York, aimed at raising funds and awareness for domestic abuse survivors. The event will take place on Thursday 10th October 2024, starting at 6:00 PM from York St John University.

Participants will embark on an engaging 4-kilometre journey guided by volunteers, passing iconic York landmarks such as the Red Tower, the City Walls and ending at York Minster. Along the route, walkers will experience a series of interactive installations and performances, including live poetry, storytelling, and performance, each designed to highlight hidden signs of abuse but to also inspire hope, resilience, and conversation.

"We wanted to create an event that not only highlights the strength and courage of those affected by domestic abuse but shines light on smaller signs of abuse that often go unnoticed," said Emma Rollason-Taylor, Founder of One in Four York. "The Starlight Stroll is a unique way to show our support and raise essential funds to help survivors rebuild their lives as well as educate and battle stigma."

Registration for the Starlight Stroll is now open. Participants can sign up individually or as teams, with a registration fee of £10 per person, which includes a commemorative t-shirt and props for the performances. All proceeds from the event will directly support Kyra Women's Project programs and activities, including counselling, group support and legal advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse.

In addition to the walk, there will be a post-event gathering at York Minster, featuring a 2-person performance from Soundproof Box about coercive control. Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to get involved through sponsorships or by donating refreshments and services along the route. Volunteers are also encouraged to share their stories through the One In Four social media platforms. Stories can remain anonymous and will be shared by actors in creative ways, highlighting the smaller signs of abuse that can escalate.

"Domestic abuse affects people from all walks of life, and it is crucial that we come together as a community to support those in need," said Rollason-Taylor. "We invite everyone to join us for a night of reflection, education, and hope."

To register for the Starlight Stroll, share your story, or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.oneinfour.co.uk or contact Harriet Stainton at [email protected].

Join us next week for our Boundaries and Self-Care workshop.

This three-hour workshop on 'Boundaries and Self-care' is designed to share tips and tools to help you with putting in place boundaries, prioritising your needs, and making time for self-care.

Members can book a place on Bookwhen.

📅Tuesday 27th Aug 2024
🕚9.30 am-12.30 pm
🗺Kyra Women's Project, CMC, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ

At our next Wellbeing Wednesday, Renni will be running Your Menopause session.

During our Menopause session we will talk about possible symptoms we may experience (yes, some unusual ones too), about the support available, about HRT but also about the many positives menopause gives us. We will learn some useful breathing techniques to feel grounded and more relaxed. Nobody has to share any information if they prefer to stay silent, this is a safe and totally non-judgemental space. It is also a space to just let go and to realise you are not on your own in this! I will bring books and other materials with me for you to have a look at.

📅Wednesday 7th Aug 2024

🕚11.15 am-12.45 pm

🗺Friargate Quaker House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL

Members can book via Bookwhen

Our RISE2THRIVE Key Workers are holding a coffee morning tomorrow, welcome to current participants and anyone interested in signing up☕

📅Wednesday 7th Aug 2024

🕚11am-12pm

🗺Kyra Women's Project, CMC, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ

RISE2THRIVE can help if you are struggling to enter employment or have barriers which may be holding you back. Our Key Workers will help you regain confidence when starting this new chapter of your life. Come down to Kyra and find out more🦋

🎉🚣‍♀️ What an incredible Sunday we had at the Dragon Boat Race! 🚣‍♂️🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who rowed their hearts out and gave it their all. Your energy, teamwork, and enthusiasm made the day unforgettable. We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you!

And guess what? We also won BEST COSTUME! 🏆🎭

There's still time to donate, just click the link below 👇👇

https://yorkrotary.enthuse.com/pf/the-kyra-crew

Our RISE2THRIVE Key Workers are holding a coffee morning tomorrow, welcome to current participants and anyone interested in signing up☕

📅Wednesday 10th July 2024

🕚11am-12pm

🗺Kyra Women's Project, CMC, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ

RISE2THRIVE can help if you are struggling to enter employment or have barriers which may be holding you back. Our Key Workers will help you regain confidence when starting this new chapter of your life. Come down to Kyra and find out more🦋

🌊🏅 Join Us for an Exciting Dragon Boat Race This Sunday! 🏅🌊

The Dragon Boat Race is happening this Sunday! Come and support our women's charity as we paddle our way to victory and raise funds for a great cause. 🌸

But that's not all! We have fun activities for everyone:

🎟️ Tombola: Try your luck and win amazing prizes! Our tombola is packed with fantastic goodies waiting to be claimed.

🧸 Guess the Teddy's Name Game: Can you guess the name of our adorable teddy? Test your intuition for a chance to take this cuddly friend home.

📅 Date: This Sunday
🕒 Time: 10 am
📍 Location: River Ouse

Bring your friends and family for a day of fun, excitement, and community spirit. Your support means the world to us, and together, we can make a difference.

See you there! 🚣‍♀️💕

** We are half way to our target, if you would like to donate please use this link - https://yorkrotary.enthuse.com/pf/the-kyra-crew

Kyra Women's Project CO-CAPTAINS: DORA KOLACSEK AND JULES WYMAN At Kyra Women's Project we help local women make positive change in their lives by offering a range of courses, therapies, life skills and events. We receive

We are excited to share that Kyra will be taking part in the Dragon Boat Race on July 14th! 🐉🚣‍♀️

This event is not just for fun; it's a wonderful opportunity for us to unite, enjoy ourselves, and most importantly, raise funds to support women in York. We offer crucial professional assistance and resources to aid women in making significant improvements in their lives. Participating in this race allows us to gather essential funds to sustain these important services.

Your support is crucial! 💖 Kindly consider contributing to our cause. Each donation, no matter the size, has a significant impact and helps us empower women to create brighter futures.

To donate and root for us as we paddle towards positive change, click the link below!
We appreciate your backing! Let's create a wave of change for Kyra! 🌊✨
Please like and share this post to spread the word!!

https://yorkrotary.enthuse.com/pf/the-kyra-crew

Last Friday, Laura and Briony took to the netball court to raise money for Kyra and Menfulness at Aviva's York Wellbeing Charity Sports Tournament. The day was so much fun and our team even won a cup!! 🏆

Thank you, Aviva, for organizing such a fantastic day and all the effort they put into the event!!

Aviva is hosting a sports tournament this Friday to raise funds for Kyra and Menfulness!

There will be a 7 aside football and netball tournament and lots of fun activities on the day.

If you would like to donate, please use the link below

https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/1f90f2fe-fe7c-4171-a4dc-8942cbbd2f07

🌟 It's Day 5 of Volunteer Week! 🌟

At Kyra, we believe in the power of community and the importance of having fun while making a difference. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the fun activities our dedicated volunteers get to be part of.

This has included craft & wellbeing workshops, bike rides and stain-glass window workshops. At Kyra, we are always looking for new and exciting activities to introduce throughout the year to keep our community engaged and inspired.

Volunteering with Kyra is more than just lending a hand; it’s about making meaningful changes in the lives of women. Our activities are designed to be enjoyable, but they also play a crucial role in supporting and empowering our community.

Thank you for being a part of Kyra. Together, we can make a lasting impact. 💪💖

🌟 Celebrating Volunteers Week at Kyra! 🌟

It's Day 4 of Volunteers Week and today we are sharing what our members think of our volunteers.

Our members often share how our volunteers go above and beyond, providing not just support but also genuine care and understanding. 🦋❤

They see our volunteers as a lifeline, offering professional assistance and a compassionate ear. Thank you to each and every volunteer for helping our members navigate their journeys with strength and hope. 🌟

🌟 Celebrating Volunteers Week at Kyra! 🌟

It's day 3 of Volunteers Week and today we celebrate Carol who runs Kyra voices.

Carol's passion for music and her warm, welcoming spirit have made the singing group a cherished part of Kyra.

Each session she leads is not just about hitting the right notes but about creating a safe, supportive space where women can express themselves freely and confidently. Her ability to uplift and empower through the power of song is truly inspiring, and it reflects the core mission of Kyra: to help women make positive changes in their lives.

Carol, thank you for your dedication and for filling our community with music, joy, and strength. You embody the spirit of Kyra, and we are so grateful for your continued support.

Our volunteers, Jen, Maria and Carol went to York CVS Let's Celebrate! York Volunteers event Yesterday.

The event was held at the Guildhall and our volunteers got to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, the wonderful Accessible Arts community choir, a talented pianist and they took part in a interactive quiz.

Such a wonderful way to celebrate all the volunteers at Kyra and around York. 🎊🎉❤️

🌟 Celebrating Volunteers Week at Kyra! 🌟

At Kyra, we believe in the power of transformation and the incredible strength of the women we support. This Volunteers Week, we are thrilled to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who make our mission possible.

Our volunteers are the backbone of Kyra, providing essential support, guidance, and compassion to help women make meaningful life changes. Among these remarkable individuals is our wonderful volunteer, Maisie.

Maise volunteers for the ROSE project, our group that supports young women aged 18 to 25.

We couldn't run these groups without our wonderful volunteers' support and we are so grateful for the time they give to Kyra.

We are excited to share that Kyra will be taking part in the Dragon Boat Race on July 14th! 🐉🚣‍♀️

This event is not just for fun; it's a wonderful opportunity for us to unite, enjoy ourselves, and most importantly, raise funds to support women in York. We offer crucial professional assistance and resources to aid women in making significant improvements in their lives. Participating in this race allows us to gather essential funds to sustain these important services.

Your support is crucial! 💖 Kindly consider contributing to our cause. Each donation, no matter the size, has a significant impact and helps us empower women to create brighter futures.

To donate and root for us as we paddle towards positive change, click the link below!
We appreciate your backing! Let's create a wave of change for Kyra! 🌊✨

Please like and share this post to spread the word!!

https://yorkrotary.enthuse.com/pf/the-kyra-crew

Laura and Ira attended the launch event for the new program, Rise2Thrive, in Harrogate last week! 🎉

Rise2Thrive will support both individuals furthest away from work (economically inactive) and individuals within work to rise and thrive in their lives. This support includes 1 to 1 mentoring to help you overcome any barriers to gaining employment or in work.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, please email [email protected]

A huge thank you to The Group Company for raising £435 for Kyra at their Bingo night!! It was such a fantastic and fun night!!!

The money raised will help us to keep supporting our current members and allow us to help many other women in York who need our support. 👏👏

We hope everyone who came enjoyed the night! ✨🦋

If any other organisations would like to organise a fundraiser for Kyra please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Our Rose Project will be taking over the Instagram in the coming weeks in May to celebrate the project's 5th Birthday. Check out the timetable to see what will be happening!

One of our ROSE members, Scarlett Katie, is skydiving for Kyra on 11th May.

If you wish to support her fundraising you can check out her GoFundMe page below.

Good luck Scarlett, we hope it goes well and you manage to have fun!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/kyra-womens-project-fundraiser

Annual General Meeting of Kyra Women's Project

Saturday 18th May 2024

10.30 am until 1 pm

St Olave’s Church Hall, Marygate, York

Come along and see the ROSE Project 5-year celebratory presentation by ROSE Project Leader and part-taking in discussion with colleagues and guests about the Kyra values

* please, note if you wish to contribute to the values discussion but cannot attend on the day, please get in touch via [email protected] and we can share the workshop material with you

REFRESHMENTS/LIGHT LUNCH 12.30pm-1.00pm

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We're absolutely thrilled to announce that Aviva is hosting a fantastic charity sports event in support of Kyra on the 14th of June! 🏃‍♀️🎉

At Kyra, we're dedicated to empowering women to make meaningful changes in their lives, offering not just a supportive community but also professional help that makes a real difference. And it's all thanks to your support and initiatives like this that we can continue to stand alongside incredible women on their journey of change and growth.

This event isn't just a chance to have fun and get active; it's an opportunity to make a significant impact and show our solidarity with women striving for a brighter future. So, let's come together, challenge ourselves, and raise funds for a cause that truly transforms lives.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make this event a huge success for Kyra! 💪💖

Only 2 weeks to go!!! 🥳🥳

The Group Company have organised an evening of fun, laughter, and generosity with their Fundraising Bingo Event, all in support of Kyra. 🌟

If you haven't got your ticket yet, please use the link below!!

🗓️ Date: 10th May 2024

📍 Location: Yates, York

⏰ Time: 6.30 PM

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-group-company/summer-lovin-bingo-bash-all-proceeds-to-kyra-womens-project/e-rldxpa

A huge thank you to James College Netball Team for raising £1000 for Kyra at their recent charity ball.

The money raised will help us to keep supporting our current members and allow us to help many other women in York who need our support. 👏👏

We hope everyone enjoyed the event ✨🦋

If any other organisations would like to organise a fundraiser for Kyra please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Join us next week for a fun drama session run by York Theatre Royal designed to inspire and support our incredible community of women! 🎭

Members can book their place on Bookwhen

📅 Wednesday 24th April 2024
🕚11.15 am -12.45 pm
🗺Quaker Meeting House, Friargate

Our RISE2THRIVE Key Workers are holding a coffee morning on Tuesday 7th May, welcome to current participants and anyone interested in signing up☕

📅Tuesday 7th May 2024

🕚11am-12pm

🗺Kyra Women's Project, CMC, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ

RISE2THRIVE can help if you are struggling to enter employment or have barriers which may be holding you back. Our Key Workers will help you regain confidence when starting this new chapter of your life. Come down to Kyra and find out more🦋

🎉🎲 Get ready to dab your way to making a difference! 🎲🎉

The Group Company have organised an evening of fun, laughter, and generosity with their Fundraising Bingo Event, all in support of Kyra. 🌟

Grab your ticket below!!

🗓️ Date: 10th May 2024
📍 Location: Yates, York
⏰ Time: 6.30 PM

Let's come together as a community for a cause that's close to our hearts. Bring your lucky charms, wear your biggest smiles, and prepare for a super fun evening. Your support means the world to Kyra.

💖 Together, we can make a difference. 💖

Summer Lovin' Bingo Bash - all proceeds to Kyra Women's Project at Yates York Tickets are now available for Summer Lovin' Bingo Bash - all proceeds to Kyra Women's Project at Yates York, York on Friday 10th May 2024. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!