Category: YW News

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The View from Gen Z

A Place To Grow Leaders

Interested in investing in your leadership and advocacy skills? Ready to build your personal brand and social capital? Eager to build authentic community with peers and program staff who affirm your identity, your truth, and your lived experiences? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, check out the YWI MN Cabinet here.

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YWCA St. Paul COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update

HFC Phase 3 Plan Update

We are excited to announce the opening of Phase Three at the HFC including Pilates Reformer and Mat Pilates classes and increased cardio and weight equipment availability.

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The View from Gen Z

Taking A Stand Against Violence

“Never forget that walking away from something unhealthy is brave, even if you stumble a little on your way out the door.” ― Unknown. Learn how YWCA St. Paul has joined a global movement to end domestic violence.

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The View from Gen Z

How Music Gave Me A Sense of Belonging

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?

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The View from Gen Z

It’s Fall Y’all!

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?

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Close up of African-American woman wearing mask putting vote bulletin in ballot box and looking at camera while standing against American flag on election day
The View from Gen Z

Raise your voice today to influence the future!

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!

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Gaye's Message

Message from our CEO: Mourning the loss of an icon

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.

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The View from Gen Z

Empathy through Storytelling

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?

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