1. Mrs. Elizabeth McMurrian
President/Founder
Our Purpose:
To give hope, love, direction, guidance, and
counseling to all lost teens or young ladies
traveling into womanhood. Secondly, to
encourage the soul and nourish each young
woman’s self esteem. We want to connect with
girls and proclaim our passion and belief to
others in the community to make a difference.
Teaching them to be productive by providing
them with the skills to be successful in the
future.
Photo taken at recent “Believing in Girls”
event. The awesome cake pops shown in above
photo were made by Sherelle Morrssette.
(“you can make it”)
Foundation for Girls
YCMI
Assistant Director Marsha Williamson
teaches ladies how to serve table in
preparation of our delightful Christmas
dinner.
My Passion…
About 20 years ago I met a young girl who
was about 11 years old. She was lost and
going down the wrong path. I could see
that she needed structure and guidance.
It touched my heart. It occurred to me
that what she needed was someone to
care and show love. Someone to give her
hope.
So many girls have crossed my path who
were in the same or similar situations.
My desire is to help them to succeed.
My heart aches when I see young girls
hurting and living in silence; isolating
themselves because they’ve been bullied
or feel they cannot trust anyone; living in
fear and filled with anger. They need our
help.
If we take the time to invest in the life of
one girl, I would call that progress. It does
take a village to raise a child.
YCMI girls enjoying a day at Bullwinkle Fun
Center.

2. Group poses for photo after meeting.
(“you can make it”)
Foundation for Girls
YCMI
Little Miss Crystal
McMurrian and Sydnee
Edwards were accepted into
the Commencement Bay
Regional Honors Group. YCMI
encourage me to be productive
with my violin.
Thank you Ebony Nurses Association
for your support
Hanna wants to be an actress
Someday.
Tacoma Fire Dept. teaching YCMI
girls CPR. Well done Miyeko!
You will always get support
from our caring staff. Peggy
Hall giving and receiving a
smile and hugs
YCMI girls show team spirit while
playing volleyball at First Creek
Middle School. Way to go girls!!
YCMI girls set up table for our
presentation at First Creek
Middle School.

3. YCMI Outreach Goals
• Prevent and reduce substance
abuse by reducing risk factors
to violence, delinquency, under
achievement, and running
away.
• Promote a positive self image to
enhance self esteem.
• Bolster coping and
communication skills
• Encourage YMCA Memberships
for all girls
Ambitions
• Consistent Weekly Meetings
• “You Are BEAUTIFUL”
Seminars
• Lunches Served
• Monthly/Quarterly Speakers
• Girls Choir
Services
• Individual, and group
counseling
• Individual goal setting
• Substance abuse prevention
• Juvenile diversion and
prevention services.
• Juvenile Diversion
(877-501-2233 )
• Tutoring to improve academic
achievement:
Resources
Overcomers Unit
Scribe Publishing and
Consulting Services
Urban League
McHenry and Associates
Counseling Services
YMCA Youth Director
Farhen Johnson
Tutors
A’Jaun Stoudmire
Japanese Interpreter
Sherry Galston
First Creek Middle School
Kasey Williams
Spanish interpreter
(“you can make it”)
Foundation for Girls
YCMI
God is Near
by Belinda van Rensburg
God is with us all the time
Making sure we're safe and fine;
Taking care of all our needs
And helping us to do good deeds.
In summer heat and winter cold
We always have His hand to hold
And though we're worried, glad or
sad
We're daily cared for by our Dad.
God is near, in fact He's here
And we don't have to live in fear
Of anything or anyone
When we have faith in God's own
Son.
Staff Mentor J’hanna sharing her
thoughts during meeting.
Mrs. McMurrian encouraging soon to
be Lincoln graduate and (future
attorney), A'Jaun Stoudmire to keep
moving forward.
Essence Stoudmire singing in choir ensemble
at First Creek…what a voice!
Staff Mentor Ayzha Collins taking
out time to enlighten Sydnee and
Daihja
Congratulations …A’Jaun
on your acceptance to
several colleges!!
YCMI girls creating beautiful bouquets
for another gala event.

4.  A building of our own
 A 16-passenger van
 Free Bibles, devotional books
 Gift cards
 Personal care items; such as: nail
vouchers and deodorants
 Books
 Vitamins
 Diapers
 Journals
 Bus passes
 T-Shirts
 Laptops
 Talent shows
 Concerts
 Fashion Shows
 Cooking Classes
 Cake Makers (baking classes)
 Bonfires
 Movies
 Book Clubs
 Swimming Competitions(YMCA)
 Volleyball Competitions
 Bowling Teams
 Guides for GED Programs
 Daycare referrals for teens with
babies
OUR
WISH LIST
FUTURE
ACTIVITIES
(“you can make it”)
Foundation for Girls
YCMI
“Will your handprints be found as evidence
of one who made a positive and lasting contribution
in the lives of our young girls”?
Send Donations To:
1148 East 72nd Street
(temporary location)
Tacoma, WA 98404
or
Website: www.ycmigirls.org
Email: ycmigirls@yahoo.com
Phone: (253) 426-5123