Spotlights
Creating Board Balance
As Beverly Jones Heydinger’s exalted tenure as YWCA St. Paul Board Chair comes to end, she provides insight and advice for those considering Board service.
February 10, 2021
Black History Month
Anti-Racism Resource List
Black History Month celebrates the impact Black heritage has had on our country. As we take a look back at history, it’s also important to determine how we’re going to change for the future. And part of the change includes learning about the impacts Black, Indigenous and Immigrant cultures have had, and continue to have, on society.
February 8, 2021
Volunteer
3M Open donates funds to YWCA St. Paul and participates in volunteer activity
3M Open officials presented YWCA St. Paul with $100,000 as part of the 3M Open Fund’s mission to assist select Minnesota charities and highlight the ‘Power of Community’ throughout the year.
February 4, 2021
YW News
YWCA St. Paul CEO Gaye Adams Massey Named to Executive Council for the Young Women’s Initiative Executive Council and Cabinet
YWCA St. Paul’s CEO, Gaye Adams Massey, has been appointed to Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Executive Council for the Young Women’s Initiative (YWI MN) and the Young Women’s Cabinet. YWCA St. Paul is proud to host, as well as provide leadership and advocacy development to the YWI MN Cabinet of remarkable young women.
February 3, 2021
Equity & Justice Conversation
Equity & Justice Conversations: Economic Advancement
Please join Tawanna Black and Gaye Adams Massey in conversation about ways to advance economic inclusion across all sectors in the Twin Cities and strategies to address the gaps in economic advancement, providing a historical context and sharing action steps the community can take in collective activism.
February 2, 2021
The View For Gen Z
Pandemic presents new mental health challenges
In the midst of this pandemic, we all have worries. Will we get sick? Can we continue work or school? How do we stay connected? While there is no quick fix for overcoming depression or preventing anxiety, these tips can help you manage those feelings.
February 2, 2021
YW News
“Staying the Fight”
Minnesota History Center’s new initiative, “Black History, Black Voices,” which deepens understanding of Black history and the contributions Black Americans have made to Minnesota. YWCA St. Paul’s board chair, Dr. Yohuru Williams, and CEO, Gaye Adams Massey, joined Sondra Samuals, president & CEO, Northside Achievement Zone, for the most recent conversation in this series.
January 22, 2021
The View For Gen Z
BIPOC women run for elected office and make history in 2020
The number of women – and women of color – who ran for public office during 2020 was at historically high levels. YWCA St. Paul is helping young women learn skills today that will enable them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Read more to learn more about what happened in Minnesota last year.
January 19, 2021
YW News
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King: The Fight for Economic Equality
On Monday, January 18, we as a nation stop and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his impact and influence on the Civil Rights Movement and his fight to end economic inequality and poverty.
January 17, 2021
YW News
YWCA St. Paul Announces New Board Chair, Officers and Director
YWCA St. Paul is pleased to announce changes to its board of directors. Every member of the board brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication and experience to this vital role, and is committed to advancing our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
January 14, 2021
