YW News
Podcast Shares Tips for Navigating Risk
Tune in to hear YWCA CEO Gaye Adams Massey as she visits with Michael Kithcart, host of the Champions of Risk podcast.
August 21, 2020
Category: YW News
YW News
Women Earn the Right to Vote – Celebrating and Reflecting
The 19th Amendment prevented voting discrimination based upon sex. Now, 100 years later, more than 68 million American women vote—thanks to the courageous suffragists who never gave up the fight for equality.
August 19, 2020
The View from Gen Z
Homeless in America – Racism’s Long Shadow
A recent Community Conversation hosted by YW discussed how poverty, unemployment and a lack of affordable housing are pushing homeless numbers up in Minnesota and that without a community structure or support system to address these issues, they will continue to grow. See how you can become part of the solution…
August 19, 2020
YW News
3M Investing in YWCA St. Paul’s Racial Equity Work
The important racial equity work of YWCA St. Paul is being advanced through a $250,000 investment from 3M’s new Social Justice Fund.
August 19, 2020
The View from Gen Z
New Voice at YWCA Promotes Voting
With over 20 million Gen Z’s now eligible to vote this year, this age group could significantly influence the outcome and impact of the November elections. In this week’s blog post, the YWCA’s newest intern urges us not to miss the opportunity to vote and drive change in 2020!
August 11, 2020
The View from Gen Z
Tackling Racism
YWCA St. Paul launches on-going community conversation on activism and reform designed to raise awareness to the systemic inequities faced by black people in this country. Hear from local leaders as they share their own lived experiences.
July 28, 2020
YW News
Anti-Racism Resource List
Resources that consider racial justice, racism and the impact of racism on lived experiences.
July 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update
HFC Phase 2 Plan Update: Pool Re-Opening
We are excited to announce that the pool will re-open on August 3, as part of a modified Phase 2 re-opening. Please review important protocols and practices before arriving at the HFC during our phased re-opening.
July 24, 2020
Gaye's Message
A Message from our CEO: Mourning the Passing of Two Giants
Over this weekend we lost two of our nation’s giants, Representative John Lewis, and Rev. C.T. Vivian. As we mourn their passing, I hope each of us will take a moment to appreciate their leadership, courage and sacrifice, and the difference it made in our nation.
July 21, 2020
The View from Gen Z
Ready to Emerge?
Are you ready to emerge and connect to your community? Check out Girls Emerge, which provides young women with opportunities to create community, affirm identity, explore careers, and promote social justice through a racial and gender equity lens.
July 13, 2020
