Thank You to Securian Financial Volunteers
Thank you to the incredible Securian Financial volunteers who braved the heat and generously gave their time. These volunteers not only helped clean up a
June 16, 2021
Category: YW News
YWCA Statement on the One-Year Commemoration of George Floyd’s Death
As we observe the one-year commemoration of the death of George Floyd on May 25, we can be sure of one thing: the protests and court proceedings after his murder in Minneapolis may never have happened without the video that was recorded by Darnella Frazier. Her activism sparked the largest protest movement in U.S. history.
May 24, 2021
Meet Our New Personal Trainer – Nicole Nelson!
Nicole became a personal trainer to help others reach their health and wellness goals safely, based on individual abilities and lifestyles. She likes to train the body as a whole functioning system, and her workouts and programs reflect this.
May 19, 2021
Minnesota Lynx’s Rebekkah Lamar Brunson Named YWCA St. Paul’s 2021 Change Maker
YWCA St. Paul is honored to present its annual Change Maker award to Rebekkah Lamar Brunson. Assistant Coach of the Minnesota Lynx. Rebekkah uses her platform to advocate for racial justice and gender equity and works to promote positive change in our society.
May 7, 2021
Board “Newbie” Flexes Her Caring Muscle
Familiar to taking leaps of faith, Liesl Kistow joined the board of YWCA St. Paul to help give back to the community. Her corporate strategic knowledge combined with her compassion make her an invaluable resource.
April 28, 2021
YWCA St. Paul’s Girls Emerge Collected Donations for Bridge for Youth
Our communities are struggling more than ever, and homeless rates are skyrocketing because of the pandemic and other factors. Every night, thousands of young people
April 21, 2021
YWCA Statement on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial
While we can never bring George Floyd back, we are grateful that the criminal justice system has delivered some measure of justice for George Floyd and his family and friends with its verdict to convict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
April 20, 2021
Congratulations to Raie Gessesse for being named a 2021 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow
YWCA St. Paul is thrilled to congratulate Raie Gessesse, a 2020 graduate of the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota (YWIMN), a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and the State of Minnesota, on being named a 2021 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow.
April 19, 2021
YWCA St. Paul Statement on the Killing of Daunte Wright
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Daunte Wright, a 20 year old Black man, who was killed by police during a traffic stop.
April 14, 2021
Toxic Stress Levels on the Rise
Toxic stress in this country is taking its toll. When a person’s “fight-flight-freeze” response system is in overdrive, it wreaks havoc on our brain and bodies. As the Derek Chauvin trial continues to dominate the news cycle, here are tips for combatting the toxic stress levels building in our community:
April 13, 2021
