Success Story: Lateasha
Lateasha worked with YWCA St. Paul case managers to find a stable, living-wage job and build a local community to build a stable foundation for her son to have a great life.
August 16, 2021
Author: Development YWCA
A Historian Looks to the Future – Yohuru Williams Profile
Dr. Yohuru Williams, YWCA St. Paul’s Board Chair takes a straightforward approach to allocating his time. “Part of my calculation is to ask, where is the greatest need and where can I have the greatest impact? Where I allocate my time is influenced by where I can create ripples—ripples that amplify the work that’s already being done.”
August 16, 2021
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Event (Ages 12+, Registration Required)
Ramsey County and YWCA St. Paul are teaming up to hold a free COVID-19 vaccination event at our Health & Fitness Center (HFC). Clinicians from Community Clinics will be administering the Pfizer (2 dose) vaccine on August 27 between 5:00 – 7:00 pm (first dose) and on September 17 between 5:00 – 7:00 pm (second dose).
August 13, 2021
Thank You Thomson Reuters Volunteers!
YWCA St. Paul thanks the amazing volunteers from Thomson Reuters for their time and effort in helping to transform our Oxford property. The volunteers painted the hallways of the three buildings and renovated the playground by cleaning up weeds and laying new rubber mulch.
August 11, 2021
Equity & Justice Conversation Series: COVID-19’s Impact on Women
Join us for our Equity & Justice Community Conversation on Wednesday, August 18 at 4:30 p.m. focusing on the deep impact COVID-19 has had on women.
August 11, 2021
UFM Resource List
YWCA St. Paul is proud to partner with United Family Medicine and has the following resources available for UFM individuals and families.
August 6, 2021
Thank You Kohl’s Woodbury for Your Generous Donation
YWCA St. Paul thanks Kohl’s Woodbury for donating 5 boxes (close to 500 units) of beauty merchandise. The assortment of products, including makeup bags, skin care and makeup, will be provided to our Housing and individual participants.
July 29, 2021
YWCA St. Paul’s Youth Programs Manager Serving Coffee and the Community
La’Shante (Shaunie) Grigsby, YWCA St. Paul’s Youth Programs Manager, is set to open Flava Café, the first Black-owned coffee shop in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood. Scheduled to open in October, Flava Café will be located at Frogtown Crossroads, a development on the northwest corner of University Avenue and Dale Street.
July 22, 2021
Volunteer
Thank You to Roundel™ Volunteers
YWCA St. Paul extends our heartfelt gratitude to Roundel™, Target’s in-house media company, for the invitation to present to the Roundel team. Deena Zubulake, YWCA St. Paul’s Director of Programs, discussed a variety of racial justice programs and opportunities at YWCA St. Paul, including the 21 Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge.
July 21, 2021
Charles Bradley – A Profile in Commitment to Improving the Community
Familiar to taking leaps of faith, Liesl Kistow joined the board of YWCA St. Paul to help give back to the community. Her corporate strategic knowledge combined with her compassion make her an invaluable resource.
July 15, 2021
