
Empower Possible
Help Us Create a Bold, Bright Future
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 11:15 am - 1:30 pm McNamara Alumni Center
Our fourth annual Empower Possible event is an opportunity to celebrate and support our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
We will present our Woman of Power and Kate Berman Leadership Awards during the event.
For over 130 years, we have inspired our community to envision what’s possible and offered the tools and resources to achieve it. Through racial justice training and advocacy, early learning, youth development and wellness programs, we empower what’s possible. Let’s build a bold, bright future together.
Individual tickets are $150. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to donate. Buy Tickets or Donate.
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Why Attend?
Celebrate community changemakers, enjoy an uplifting evening of food, music and connection, and support programs that eliminate racism and empower women and girls in our community.
Event Highlights
Live Auction
Lunch
Award Announcement
Networking
Live Music

Leadership Awards
Each year at our Empower Possible event, we present the Woman of Power and Kate Berman Leadership Awards to honor women from the private and public sectors across the Twin Cities who have demonstrated commitment, enthusiasm and support for our mission.
We’ll announce this year’s Leadership Award recipients in June!n
Empower Possible is our signature fundraiser—an inspiring evening that supports life-changing programs to eliminate racism and empower women and girls in our community.
Every year, we deliver innovative programs and passionate advocacy in racial justice, education and wellness, creating a positive impact on the lives of over 15,000 people in our community.
Support Life
Changing Programs
Our Impact Each Year:
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Over 1,100 people gained racial justice understanding
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607 children received high-quality early childhood education
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920 youth were equipped with essential skills in out-of-school time programs
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We supported 11,000 fitness members and awarded 490 scholarships
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1,231 racers competed in our annual Women’s Triathlon – ranging in age from 11 to 82!
Sponsorship Opportunities
As a sponsor of Empower Possible, you will demonstrate support for YWCA Minneapolis, serving women and families for 130 years. Event sponsorship connects your organization to YWCA’s powerful legacy and invests in the path ahead. We invite you to support our mission by becoming a sponsor.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact engagement@ywcampls.org.