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YWCA Minneapolis for workforce development recognized by city leaders.
Kalia Vang 2/13/24 Kalia Vang 2/13/24

YWCA Minneapolis for workforce development recognized by city leaders.

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Shelley Carthen Watson among Twin Cities Business 100 for 2024
Media Advisories, Newsroom, Org Update, Press Releases 12/5/23 Media Advisories, Newsroom, Org Update, Press Releases 12/5/23

Shelley Carthen Watson among Twin Cities Business 100 for 2024

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YWCA Minneapolis Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
Media Advisories, Newsroom 10/23/23 Media Advisories, Newsroom 10/23/23

YWCA Minneapolis Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

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Paving the Way — A New Direction for YWCA Minneapolis
Media Advisories, Newsroom 8/16/23 Media Advisories, Newsroom 8/16/23

Paving the Way — A New Direction for YWCA Minneapolis

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YWCA Minneapolis Hosts 14th Annual Women’s Triathlon
Media Advisories, Newsroom 8/11/23 Media Advisories, Newsroom 8/11/23

YWCA Minneapolis Hosts 14th Annual Women’s Triathlon

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Paving the Way — A New Direction for YWCA Minneapolis
Media Advisories, Newsroom 8/3/23 Media Advisories, Newsroom 8/3/23

Paving the Way — A New Direction for YWCA Minneapolis

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YWCA Minneapolis Opens New Early Learning Center in South Minneapolis
Media Advisories, Newsroom 7/18/23 Media Advisories, Newsroom 7/18/23

YWCA Minneapolis Opens New Early Learning Center in South Minneapolis

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YWCA Minneapolis Statement on DOJ's Investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department
Newsroom, Statement 6/20/23 Newsroom, Statement 6/20/23

YWCA Minneapolis Statement on DOJ's Investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department

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YWCA Minneapolis Response to Fox News Digital Comment Request
Newsroom, Statement 6/16/23 Newsroom, Statement 6/16/23

YWCA Minneapolis Response to Fox News Digital Comment Request

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Op-Ed in Minnesota Reformer: 'Education budget makes needed investments in kids’ health and wellbeing'
News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 6/5/23 News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 6/5/23

Op-Ed in Minnesota Reformer: 'Education budget makes needed investments in kids’ health and wellbeing'

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YWCA Day on the Hill Featured in TPT Almanac at the Capitol
News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 3/30/23 News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 3/30/23

YWCA Day on the Hill Featured in TPT Almanac at the Capitol

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YWCA Officials, Supporters Rally for Change at the State Capitol
News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 3/30/23 News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 3/30/23

YWCA Officials, Supporters Rally for Change at the State Capitol

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YWCAs Unite at the Minnesota State Capitol to Advance its Mission, Strengthen Communities
Media Advisories, Newsroom 3/21/23 Media Advisories, Newsroom 3/21/23

YWCAs Unite at the Minnesota State Capitol to Advance its Mission, Strengthen Communities

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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Profiles President and CEO Shelley Carthen Watson
News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 3/17/23 News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 3/17/23

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Profiles President and CEO Shelley Carthen Watson

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YWCA Minneapolis Names Sixth Annual Woman of Power Award Winner; Second Annual Kate Berman Leadership Award Winner
Media Advisories, News Releases, Newsroom 3/16/23 Media Advisories, News Releases, Newsroom 3/16/23

YWCA Minneapolis Names Sixth Annual Woman of Power Award Winner; Second Annual Kate Berman Leadership Award Winner

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KSTP Covers Race Against Racism 2K/5K
News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 2/27/23 News Features, Newsroom, Op-Ed 2/27/23

KSTP Covers Race Against Racism 2K/5K

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YWCA Minneapolis Hosts 3rd Annual Race Against Racism
Media Advisories, Newsroom 2/24/23 Media Advisories, Newsroom 2/24/23

YWCA Minneapolis Hosts 3rd Annual Race Against Racism

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Little Hearts, Big Empathy: How YWCA Minneapolis Makes Preschool More Personal
Newsroom, Op-Ed 2/13/23 Newsroom, Op-Ed 2/13/23

Little Hearts, Big Empathy: How YWCA Minneapolis Makes Preschool More Personal

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Abbott Director Interviewed About Lunar New Year
Newsroom, Op-Ed 1/19/23 Newsroom, Op-Ed 1/19/23

Abbott Director Interviewed About Lunar New Year

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CEO Shelley Carthen Watson Pays It Forward
Newsroom 11/30/22 Newsroom 11/30/22

CEO Shelley Carthen Watson Pays It Forward

Macalester College News profiled YWCA Minneapolis President and CEO and Mac alumna Shelley Carthen Watson and her journey of political and intellectual engagement throughout her life.

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