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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
We are excited to offer Sunday hours, Pilates Reformer classes and are beginning to schedule swimming lessons. Click through to read more.
Grayce Belvedere Young built a career helping leaders and organizations create new opportunities. She has also helped organizations, including YWCA St. Paul, with her volunteer efforts, focusing her time on her passions.
Across the country, Americans are mimicking Hamilton’s Lin Manuel Miranda and pledging not to miss their shot! What shot is everyone talking about? The Covid 19 vaccine. And with the increasing availability of that shot, Vaccine FOMO is sweeping the country!
YWCA St. Paul Board Vice Chair Shelley Carthen Watson has many talents and interests but giving back to the community is her passion. She is a long-time supporter of YWCA’s across the country, providing her time and expertise to help make a difference.
