Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fashion, fun, and philanthropy at YWCA Quad Cities fundraiser, Purses, Pumps, and PIZZAZZ! 👛

It's time to dress to impress in your sassiest attire, show off your unique, fabulous footwear, and accessorize with your quirkiest, stylish purse. The evening promises delectable food, elegant cocktails, enticing silent and live auctions, and thrilling raffles!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
👠 Steppin' Out in Style Showdown "Best in Shoe" Contest!
👛 Perfect Purse Contest!
😇 Charming Champions Fundraising Challenge
💃 Dancing with Double H Entertainment DJ's

THE BEST PART OF THIS EVENT IS THAT ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT A CRITICAL NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY: the YWCA Quad Cities' NEW YOUTH SHELTER for at-risk and homeless youth in the Quad Cities. Sadly, the only youth shelter in our community closed in 2008 and the only shelters close to the QC are in Rockford, Illinois (90+ miles away); the closet shelter in Iowa is over 165 miles away. We are thrilled and proud to announce that we will be repurposing our old building to meet that need, allowing us to better serve the Quad Cities community. The shelter will be named "Alan’s House" in memory of Alan Egly, the former Executive Director of the Doris and Victor Day Foundation, who was instrumental in bringing ThePlace2B to fruition.

ThePlace2B, which serves homeless and at-risk, has been an integral part of the YWCA since its doors opened in 2010. Unfortunately, foster or host homes have become very sparse since COVID and finding placements for teenagers in emergency situations is very difficult. In situations where a youth is unable to return to their home, there are very few safe places for them to stay. In the absence of a family or friends’ home, they are likely to end up spending several nights in a social service agency office, which are not equipped to provide overnight accommodations. YWCA Quad Cities has been exploring a shelter option since mid 2023, and now that we have vacated the old building, plans are underway. The shelter, starting with 15 beds, will serve youths (ages 10 to 17 years), providing sleeping areas, restrooms and male/female showers.

To meet DCFS requirements, the scope of work includes an elevator, fire sprinkler system throughout, kitchen renovations, installation of new windows (already purchased) and the addition of two showers on the 2nd floor of the facility. The total budget for such renovations is estimated to be $430,775.00; however, the YWCA Quad Cities was recently awarded a $250K grant from DCFS for the purpose of said renovations. All proceeds from PURSES PUMPS & PIZZAZZ 2024 will go directly to the “Youth Shelter” fund so we can get this youth shelter up and running as soon as possible!

Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a night of glitz and glamour --- the perfect Girls Night Out!

PURSES, PUMPS & PIZZAZZ

By YWCA of the Quad Cities

PURSES, PUMPS & PIZZAZZ

The PERFECT Girls Night Out!!!