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.
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.
As Director of Human Resources, Susan V. Olsen provides human resource and management consultation to senior staff, handling major HR work at the organization, along with oversight of the agency’s Information Technology and general administrative requirements.
Join our Healing Circles, a supportive, facilitated space to affirm Black culture, community and lived experience, and to share dialogue and feelings to promote health and well-being.
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.
Please join YWCA St. Paul as we host a Morning of Reflection in memory of George Floyd.
Along with entertainment, the 30-minute fundraiser will honor the successes of our program participants and celebrate our 2021 Change Maker Rebekkah Lamar Brunson, Assistant Coach of the Minnesota Lynx, while offering YOU the opportunity to support YWCA St. Paul’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
As Director of Housing and Public Policy, Nikki Beasley provides overall leadership of YWCA St. Paul’s Housing and Support Services programs and clinical oversight to all programs staff.
Join us to hear about the history of medical mistrust in communities of color, listen to candid personal stories about panelists’ choice on taking the vaccine, and learn science-based information to help you make an informed decision on whether or not to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Beginning Monday, April 13, the Health & Fitness Center will return to our 10:00 PM closing time Monday through Friday.
For the safety of our members and staff, YWCA St. Paul will be closed on Sunday, March 14 due to the statewide winter storm warning and potentially hazardous travel conditions.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize everyone’s safety during the severe weather.
We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates if needed. Please stay safe and warm.
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