Events
The War on Drugs
Join YWCA St. Paul for a discussion on the War on Drugs, with University of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience/Interim Neuroscience Program
June 12, 2019
Virtual Services
In this unprecedented time, YWCA St. Paul continues its work for those who need it most. Here are a few of the ways we’re actively engaging with our participants, to ensure stability and safety in the midst of change.
Please see below to learn more about our programs, and discover how you can help us meet pressing needs.
Virtual & Remote Services
Our programs are focused on breaking down barriers in areas of significant racial and gender disparity.
YWCA St. Paul hosts a series of Equity & Justice Conversations, which are free and open to the public. Recordings of previous events can be viewed on YouTube. Join our email list to be notified of upcoming events.
Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge participants receive a daily email for 21 days with resources to help better understand how racial and social injustices impact our community. Visit the Challenge website to learn more and sign up.
Our case management services for housing tenants now include video conferencing and text-based options to maintain communication.
We respond to emergent needs with consultation and connection to additional resources.
Our Facilities Management team continues critical work onsite to ensure tenant logistics and safety concerns are met.
YW’s Youth Support Specialists provide 1:1 support and mentorship to youth via video conferencing, text message and email.
Staff facilitate virtual meetups and educational sessions for participants six days a week.
Case managers continue scheduled check-ins with clients remotely, remaining connected and responding quickly to changes
Culturally-specific virtual workshops begin in early May for YW participants. Current clients can contact their case manager for workshop information and schedules.
Our Health & Fitness Center follows state and CDC guidelines for operations. Click to read the latest update.
Virtual services are available for those who are not ready to join us in-person. Virtual Group Fitness classes make getting fit fun. Those looking for more structured support can register for virtual personal training.
Advancing Racial Justice
Our programs are focused on breaking down barriers in areas of significant racial and gender disparity.
YWCA St. Paul hosts a series of Equity & Justice Conversations, which are free and open to the public. Recordings of previous events can be viewed on YouTube. Join our email list to be notified of upcoming events.
Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge participants receive a daily email for 21 days with resources to help better understand how racial and social injustices impact our community. Visit the Challenge website to learn more and sign up.
Housing & Supportive Services
Our case management services for housing tenants now include video conferencing and text-based options to maintain communication.
We respond to emergent needs with consultation and connection to additional resources.
Our Facilities Management team continues critical work onsite to ensure tenant logistics and safety concerns are met.
Youth Development
YW's Youth Support Specialists provide 1:1 support and mentorship to youth via video conferencing, text message and email.
Staff facilitate virtual meetups and educational sessions for participants six days a week.
Employment & Economic Development
Case managers continue scheduled check-ins with participants remotely, remaining connected and responding quickly to changes
Culturally-specific virtual workshops began in early May for YW Works participants. Current participants can contact their case manager for workshop information and schedules.
Health & Wellness
Our Health & Fitness Center follows state and CDC guidelines for operations. Click to read the latest update.
Virtual services are available for those who are not ready to join us in-person. Virtual Group Fitness classes make getting fit fun. Those looking for more structured support can register for virtual personal training.
Keep our vital work moving forward
Our clients are some of the hardest-hit by this crisis and our resources are challenged by emergent needs. If you are able, please take this opportunity to directly support our programming at a time when it is needed most. Your contribution directly funds essential needs in our community. Thank you for giving back to your community and helping us continue to provide life-changing services.
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Events
Diesel Heart | Book Signing with Melvin Whitfield Carter Jr.
Join Melvin Whitfield Carter Jr., Health & Fitness Club member and father of current St. Paul mayor, on March 12 for a Q&A session and
March 12, 2019
Gaye's Message
Gaye’s Update: Winter 2019
I’m happy to share some exciting news with you. As you may have heard, the board of directors of YWCA St. Paul is exploring ways to
February 8, 2019
YW News
YWCA St. Paul Makes “Mindful” Partnership with UST
The YW Health & Fitness Center (HFC) has been chosen by the University of St. Thomas (UST) Department of Health & Exercise Sciences to host an exciting
February 8, 2019
YW News
Doing More with Less: Housing Updates
YWCA St. Paul’s Transitional Housing Program (THP) units are running more efficiently thanks to a partnership with EnerChange, which is funded through the Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) with contributions
February 8, 2019
YW News
Competitive Grant Leads to YW Stride
After a highly competitive grant process, YWCA St. Paul has been awarded a two-year, $300,000 grant through the Pohlad Family Foundation’s Homelessness Prevention Program. The grant will
February 8, 2019
