Open Arms Ministries is meeting again to continue planning for the organization's future. The meeting will be Tuesday, November 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Richmond. For more information, contact Coordinator Les Williams at oam@comcast.net.

The Neighborhood Help Center at 41 Richmond Avenue has a variety of Summer programs that you can take advantage of. Their regular hours are 2-5 PM, Tuesday through Thursday.

On Tuesday and Thursdays, you can drop in between 3-5 PM for GED prep tutoring. If you're a High School graduate, please consider volunteering to help others.

The Center offers Summer Camps from 1-3 PM Tuesday-Friday, from July 24-August 3rd. The camps are for kids ages 8-15, and offer free food, fun games and prizes.

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Come tour the Genesis of the YWCA facilities and ask questions about the program. Free and open to the public. Come to 15 South 11th Street in Richmond. For more information, call (765) 966-0538.

The Pal-Item notes today that Genesis of the YWCA officials are planning events to remember victims and raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

A candlelight vigil is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Richmond Municipal Building to remember those who have died and celebrate those who have endured. "It's really about remembering those that have lost their lives and those that have been victims of domestic violence and making a point to remember them," said Becky Studebaker, executive director of the YWCA.

Learn more from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.