Join YWCA St. Paul for our 2025 What Moves You? Challenge Series!
Here at YWCA St. Paul, we work arm-in-arm with participants, partners and community members like you. This action-packed run of three events is designed to get you moving and engage with the transformative work happening in our shared neighborhood!
Every day, people like you are helping transform the lives of women and families across our community. Right now, our services are experiencing an all-time high demand and government funding is being reduced. Your support makes it possible for YWCA St. Paul to keep our critical programs running. Click the “Our Impact” tab below to learn more.
WHAT MOVES US?
The hundreds of people who rely on our programs with wrap-around services each day. It’s our privilege to be a part of transforming lives and building brighter futures. Click here to donate.
Punch-a-Thon: Begins June 5, 2025
📅 Kickoff Event: June 5 | 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
📍 YWCA St. Paul | Livestream Available Online
What is the Punch-a-Thon?
The Punch-a-Thon is our June challenge to raise funds in support of YWCA St. Paul’s mission-focused programs.
Whether you’re throwing punches, making a donation, or cheering from the sidelines, the Punch-a-Thon is your chance to fight for racial justice, equity, and opportunity in our community.
Why We Punch
Funds raised will support YWCA St. Paul’s mission-driven work, including:
Safe, stable housing for hundreds of individuals and families
Career readiness for over 400 participants each year
Leadership support for young women of color exiting foster care
Scholarships for 500+ Health & Fitness Center members annually
Financial education, life skills, and wellness support for community members
How You Can Get Involved
Make a donation by clicking here.
Sponsor: Join as an official event sponsor and show your commitment to equity and wellness. Email advancement@ywcastpaul.org or call 651-265-0766.
Volunteer: Help make it happen! We need volunteers for our 24-hour finale event on June 24 and 25. Email cbuarque@ywcastpaul.org or call 651-221-4689.
Attend or Tune In: Check back soon for more information!
Overall Fundraising Goal: $2 Million
Together, we’re punching through barriers—and building a healthier, more equitable future for all.
#PunchathonYWCA #PunchPowerPurpose #WhatMovesYou
How can I participate as an individual?
All Month Long
Pledge your punches! For every punch you throw, we suggest donating $1 to power YWCA St. Paul’s mission to keep families housed and thriving! Set your own goal or rally a team to punch together.
Throw your punches. Use the standing punch bag located in YWCA St. Paul’s lobby, or punch from anywhere—at home, the gym, or even your office break room!
Record and share! Post a quick video of your punches using #PunchPowerPurpose and #YWCAStPaul. Help us hit our goal and knock-out housing insecurity together!
Tag and nominate! Challenge at least one friend to join the movement!
24-Hour Finale Event
Come hit the bag during the 24-hour Punch-a-Thon finale event! More information coming soon.
Make a donation now or when you arrive for your punch time.
Record and share! Post a quick video of your punches using #PunchPowerPurpose and #YWCAStPaul. Help us hit our goal and knock-out housing insecurity together!
How can I participate with my company?
All Month Long
Want to punch with your colleagues? Call 651-265-0766 or email advancement@ywcastpaul.org and we can bring the punching bag—and a quick punching lesson—to your office!
Record and share! Post a quick video of your punches using #PunchPowerPurpose and #YWCAStPaul. Help us hit our goal and knock-out housing insecurity together!
24-Hour Finale Event
Start by viewing our corporate sponsor options! These cover not just the punch-a-thon, but all three events in our What Moves You? Challenge Series! Click the ‘corporate sponsor’ tab above to view our offerings, and when you’re ready to commit, complete your payment there, too!
If you and your company want to punch during the June 24-25 24-hour Punch-a-Thon finale, check back soon to sign up for the time slot that works best for you.
Record and share! Post a quick video of your punches using #PunchPowerPurpose and #YWCAStPaul. Help us hit our goal and knock-out housing insecurity together!
Motivate, Inspire and Engage!
A sponsorship is more than just a financial contribution; it’s a powerful show of support for the women and families who rely on our services. From housing and job training to health programs and mentorship, your support helps create pathways to success for those who need it most.
Check out a preview of our sponsorship packages below, then reach out to Michelle Heyn either by email at advancement@ywcastpaul.org or by phone at 651-265-0766.
Ready to complete your sponsorship payment? Here’s how:
Option #1: Pay via check mailed to: YWCA St. Paul | Attn: Michelle Heyn | 375 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
Option #2: Pay online via the form below!
For questions about invoicing, wire transfers and more, call 651-265-0766 or email advancement@ywcastpaul.org
Motivate, Inspire and Engage!
A sponsorship is more than just a financial contribution; it’s a powerful show of support for the women and families who rely on our services. From housing and job training to health programs and mentorship, your support helps create pathways to success for those who need it most.
Check out a preview of our sponsorship packages below, then purchase your sponsorship of choice! For questions, reach out to Michelle Heyn either by email at advancement@ywcastpaul.org or by phone at 651-265-0766.
Ready to complete your sponsorship payment? Here’s how:
Option #1: Pay via check mailed to: YWCA St. Paul | Attn: Michelle Heyn | 375 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
Option #2: Pay online via the form below!
For questions about invoicing, wire transfers and more, call 651-265-0766 or email advancement@ywcastpaul.org
June: Punch-a-Thon
Kick off the summer by boxing with YWCA St. Paul! From individuals gathering pledges, employee teams to corporate-to-corporate challenges, this is bound to be an exciting challenge! The event lasts all month with multiple ways to participate, and ends with a 24-hour Punch-a-Thon finale!
July: Rondo Walk-a-Thon
Join us and community partners for a walk through Rondo, our home neighborhood steeped in history, rich in culture and vital to our community.
September: Dance-a-Thon
Dance until you drop! Join us at YWCA St. Paul for a high energy Dance-a-Thon. From hip-hop to Latin dances, soul line dances, African dance, Bollywood–you name it! Dance for an hour or as long as you want!
