Media Advisory / Photo Opportunity
January 15, 2010

Early start, strong finish.

Nearly 300 children, teachers, parents and advocates marched in support of early childhood education awareness month at the YWCA of Minneapolis.

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Pre-school children, toddlers and babies in strollers from the YWCA Downtown Children's Center were bundled up to march outside and enjoy unseasonably warm winter temperatures. Dressed in bright orange, children and teachers chanted "early start, strong finish" up and down Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
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Preschool-age children from the YWCA Downtown Children's Center stand with (L. to R.); Todd Otis, President of Ready 4 K; Becky Roloff, CEO YWCA of Minneapolis; and James Carlson, Director of Public Policy Child Care WORKS, at a pre-march press conference on January 15th for Early Childhood Education Awareness Month at the YWCA of Minneapolis.
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In the News
South Minneapolis neighborhood stands up to racism
October 3, 2009

In keeping with our mission to empower women and girls and work to eliminate racism, the YWCA of Minneapolis hosted a workshop called "More Than Skin Deep: Uprooting White Privilege and White Supremacy One Cell at a Time" on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Midtown YWCA. Four protestors showed up to oppose the workshop and were met by hundreds of community members who firmly stated the message that racism is not something we will allow in our community.

Though not organized by the YWCA of Minneapolis, the workshop falls in line with the critical work that the organization does and our mission to empower women and girls and eliminate racism. The YWCA of Minneapolis actively:

In the News
Working out while just hanging around the gym
Star Tribune
September 28, 2009
by Dee DePass

Star Tribune reporter Dee DePass took advantage of a free introductory TRX class with YWCA trainer Diana Person. DePass got some helpful tips from YWCA pilates expert Jill Winegar and talked with gym members about their thoughts on the new suspension training system.

» Read full story here: www.startribune.com

Media Advisory / Photo Opportunity
September 28, 2009

Urban Youth Take Part in Medtronic Twin Cities 5K and Diana Pierce Family Mile

More than 125 youth will participate in Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend events. Youth have been training with YWCA personal trainers and fitness staff and will participate in the 5K and Diana Pierce Family Mile runs. Youth are participants in YWCA community programs.

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Press Release
September 9, 2009

Hmong Youth Honored at Governor's Mansion
Nineteen Hmong youth from the YWCA of Minneapolis Girls & Youth programs were honored with a Red Wagon Award for increased academic achievement, civic engagement & service, and exemplary leadership.

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Media Advisory / Photo Opportunity
September 2, 2009

New Minneapolis Fitness Craze Has Navy Seals Origin
New TRX® Suspension Training® at YWCA of Minneapolis

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Press Release
September 1, 2009

YWCA Announces New Board Chair
New Chair brings passion for diversity to leadership role

Velma Korbel, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, is the new YWCA of Minneapolis Board Chair. Korbel was elected Board Chair at the August 25th YWCA Board meeting.

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In the News
YWCA Women's Triathlon
Fox-9
August, 15, 2009

Fox-9 weekend anchor Karen Scullin interviewed Quiana Perkins, from the YWCA, and Judy Rykken, triathlete, about the second annual YWCA Women's Triathlon during the early morning news.

In the News
Second Annual YWCA Women's Triathlon
WCCO-Radio
August 14, 2009

Paul Johnson, YWCA Women's Triathlon Race Director, talked with WCCO radio about what makes this race such an empowering and inspirational event for a majority first time triathletes.

In the News
YWCA Triathlon
Kare-11
August 11, 2009

Kare-11 Anchor Diana Pierce, and two-year participant in the YWCA Women's Triathlon, interviewed Quiana Perkins, YWCA Fitness Product Coordinator, and Judy Rykken, a veteran triathlete, about the second annual Women's Triathlon.

» View the video here: www.kare11.com

In the News
Going the distance
Open-water swimming trades laps in a pool for long challenges outside

Star Tribune
June 22, 2009
By Stephen Regenold

Stephen Regenold, Ultrafit Columnist at the Minneapolis, joined Dave Cameron, YWCA Head Swim Coach, for an open water night swim. Coach Cameron works with distance swimmers, triathletes, English Channel swimmers and open water enthusiasts in metro area lakes. Cameron enjoys sharing his love of open-water swimming with everyone from beginners to elite athletes.

» Read full story here: www.startribune.com

In the News
13th Annual YWCA Circle of Women Luncheon
Twin Cities Insight, a Clear Channel Public Affairs show
Cities 97, KFAN, K102, KDWB, KOOL 108, KTLK, or KFXN
April 12, 2009

Becky Roloff, CEO of the YWCA of Minneapolis, and Stephanie Simione, parent of a child at the YWCA and speaker at the 2008 Circle of Women luncheon, were interviewed by Lee Valsvick of Cities 97.

Listen as Roloff describes the powerful experience of the YWCA Circle of Women luncheon that draws more than 1,300 people to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Listen to Stephanie’s story and hear how she and her family have found support at the YWCA of Minneapolis.

» Listen to the Podcast here: »www.cities97.com

In the News
Workshop teachers girls about trades, nontraditional career options
Minnesota Spokesman Recorder
April 8, 2009

Young girls from Minneapolis spend a recent Saturday gaining hands-on experience in trades and nontraditional job fields. Part of the 9th annual YWCA Power Girls events, more than 50 girls participated in the day-long workshop at Dunwoody College of Technology.

» Read full story here: »www.spokesman-recorder.com

In the News
Girls learn about trades, nontraditional career options
Insight News
March 16, 2009

Girls involved in YWCA community programs participated in a daylong workshop about the trades and nontraditional careers. More than 50 girls from throughout Minneapolis met and talked with firefighters and learned new electrical and tiling skills.

» Read full story here: »insightnews.com

Press Release
February 18, 2009

Day-long workshop breaks down stereotypes, exposes girls to nontraditional jobs
9th Annual YWCA Power Girls event on Saturday, February 21

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In the News
Uptown YWCA completes extensive renovations
Southwest Journal
February 11, 2009
By Danielle Nordine

The YWCA of Minneapolis held a Greener, Greater Uptown celebration for the completion of renovations. Facility updates included many energy saving improvements.

» Read full story here: www.swjournal.com

Press Release
February 5, 2009

YWCA Women's Triathlon Honored at State Capital
Registration opens for Second Annual YWCA Women's Triathlon

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Media Advisory / Photo Opportunity
February 2, 2009

Renovation Helps Uptown Gym Go Green
Expanded fitness space at Uptown YWCA includes energy efficient upgrades.

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In the News
YWCA Children, Teachers, and Advocates raise awareness of early childhood education

The YWCA of Minneapolis hosted many events throughout the month of January in support of Early Childhood Education Awareness Month.

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In the News
Kettlebell & Dodge Ball at the YWCA of Minneapolis
FOX Ch. 9

Morning news reporter M.A. Rosco tries out the new fitness craze of Kettlebell and Dodge ball, and seeks advice for everyone resolving to start the new year off by exercising more.

» Watch the segment here: http://www.youtube.com

In the News
General Mills Nourishes Nonprofits, Community-Service Efforts
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
January 16, 2009
By Liz Riggs

Priscilla Zee, General Mills employee and YWCA Channel Challenge swimmer, shares about the company commitment to volunteerism. Zee and other Channel swimmers helped launch the YWCA Swim for Change program.

» Read full story here: http://twincities.bizjournals.com

Media Advisory / Photo Opportunity
January 6, 2009

YWCA of Minneapolis Announces Chief Advancement Officer
New position will help increase the organization's capacity to serve Twin Cities community

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» Read coverage in Finance and Commerce: www.finance-commerce.com
» Read coverage in the St. Paul Pioneer Press: http://www.twincities.com

Media Advisory / Photo Opportunity
January 5, 2009

Minneapolis Children to Brave Cold in March Down Nicollet Mall
YWCA children, teachers and community advocates to raise awareness about early childhood education

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