Little things can add up in a big way. Self-care kits—an assortment of personal care and beauty items—are especially important during Week Without Violence. It’s a time when we raise awareness and advocate for the accessible, effective, and consistent resources that survivors need to build the flourishing futures they deserve.
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) selected YWCA St. Paul as the recipient of the 2021 Nonprofit Mission Award in the category of Anti-Racism Initiative.
Thank you to 3M Legal Affairs for supporting YWCA St. Paul during your Day of Service. In October, 3M volunteers donated items, assembled them into birthday party bags and dropped the finished bags off at our Health & Fitness Center. The shiny colorful bags are packed with festive birthday party supplies and will make birthdays more special for our families.
As a community-oriented professional, Cassandra Yarbrough’s board service is one way she could meaningfully give back and make a real difference.
YWCA St. Paul thanks Xcel Energy for partnering with us again during their annual Day of Service. On September 10, an Xcel Energy team volunteered their time to transform the yard and playground at our Grotto property. We appreciate their time and hard work.
Thank you to everyone who donated supplies during our School Supply Drive. Your generosity helps students in our Housing programs continue virtual/in-person learning with the supplies they need most.
YWCA St. Paul thanks CHS for partnering with us for Women’s Equality month. The CHS team made a generous donation of 13 boxes of personal hygiene products—ranging from soap to hairbrushes—that will be provided to our Housing and individual participants.
Julie Guggemos’ mom instilled in her an appreciation for how important family support services like those offered by YWCA St. Paul can be to a
The latest guidelines at YWCA St. Paul require face coverings for all YW employees, and for fitness members and visitors that are unvaccinated. We strongly encourage facial coverings for everyone regardless of vaccination status, and continue to encourage social distancing, fitness reservation systems, self-cleaning stations and staying home if you are not feeling well.
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.”
