Finding acknowledgement and acceptance can be challenging. Discovering places where we belong can be a lifelong journey. How can we build a more inclusive world where everyone feels they can belong?
While fall is beautiful, days are also getting colder and darker. It is important that we identify activities and support systems that will sustain us through the winter months as we continue to battle Covid-19. What ideas do you have for staying safe, healthy and happy as we enter Fall during a Pandemic?
Please join us for the 2020 Sweet Success fundraising celebration where WE provide the show, and YOU provide the support! While Covid-19 prevents us from gathering in person, we’re going virtual to celebrate the successes of women, children and families who are served by YWCA St. Paul.
Week Without Violence is part of a global movement with YWCAs across the country and around the world to end violence against women and girls
Join us for an important conversation about domestic violence, discussing how to provide comprehensive and inclusive resources and support to meet the needs of all victims of violence, particularly those who face increased barriers to safety.
Make sure your voice is heard – get out and vote and complete your census! Both the elections and the census offer us an opportunity to ‘stand up and be counted.’ These processes impact who will represent us and what federal resources will be available to our communities. Your voice matters and needs to be counted!
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a role model and inspiration to generations of women. She leaves a tremendous legacy of service, persistence, brilliance, and civility. We must take time to honor her life and contributions and recommit to the fight for equal justice to which she devoted so much of her life.
The Young Women’s Initiative is pleased to present a report identifying key solutions to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on young women of color or with disabilities and LGBTQ+ youth, all of whom are likely to be disproportionately impacted by this health crisis.
Storytelling is a great way to connect with people – eliciting empathy and understanding. Sharing a personal story can help the listener gain insight into another’s experiences and increase their connection. What stories have moved you?
YWCA St. Paul recently held an Equity & Justice Community Conversation focused homelessness and housing, and how systemic racism has contributed to current challenges. The compelling conversation provided background on homelessness in Minnesota, as well as tangible ways individuals can get involved.
