YW News
Finding Power & Purpose
“Tired of trying to make ends meet? Stressed about providing for your children? Unsure about your purpose in life?” Those are the questions posed to
May 5, 2018
YW News
Authenticity & Intentionality
On Friday, April 13, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota hosted its 2018 Economic Opportunity Summit. With an emphasis on improving equity of opportunity for Minnesota’s girls
May 4, 2018
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Past as empowerment
Camille Lewis has been an employment counselor at YWCA St. Paul for three years, but her interest in genealogy goes back to a deep dive
January 24, 2018
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In solidarity we rise
Since 2016, YWCA St. Paul has been providing leadership and advocacy training to the Young Women’s Initiative Cabinet, part of the Young Women’s Initiative (YWI) of Minnesota,
January 24, 2018
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41 Years with Fran
How long have you worked for YWCA St. Paul?I have worked at YWCA St. Paul for 41 years, since July 1976. I started at the
January 24, 2018
Success Story
Success Story: Nena
Before she began spending time at YWCA St. Paul, Nena struggled with how to spend her time in a productive way that would build a
June 7, 2017
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Success Story: Australia
Australia had always had a job to support herself and her two sons. After switching to working part time in order to pursue her education
June 1, 2017
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Success Story: J’Nae
Video Transcript [J’Nae at home, preparing some broccoli] J’Nae: My name is J’Nae. I have two children and I’m trying to change the way that
May 25, 2016
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Success Story: Jaquon
Video Transcript Jaquon: I was on a very dark path. I was doing things that I regret now that I’m older. I was just doing
May 25, 2016
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Success Story: Wendy
Video Transcript Wendy: I gained weight slowly over many many years. A few pounds every year and I found myself 105 pounds overweight. My health
May 25, 2016
