Welcome to the Our Voices blog, where we share voices throughout YWCA Minneapolis, including the stories from members and participants whose lives are changed by YWCA. The stories will give you a closer look at the work we do, and the people who are equipped to create brighter futures for themselves and their families.
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From critiques on red cups to proper décor, it can be tricky to strike a balance between being festive and honoring during this holiday season. There are over 20 holidays...
Last month saw the official kickoff of the 2019-2020 Beacons Afterschool Program season with hundreds of youth from various Minneapolis schools retreating to Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto, MN for an...
Growing up in St. Paul, Suney didn’t see her parents much. Immigrants from Laos, her mom and dad worked many jobs to make ends meet for their family of eight....
Our aspiration is to help bring health and wellness to everyone in our community. And that doesn’t stop with just our fitness members – that’s why we embed tenets of...
During high school, Fanta was a participant in YWCA Minneapolis Girls and Youth programs where she learned about finances, connected with mentors and made strong friendships. “YWCA Filled the Gap...
2020 is just around the corner, literally 62 days left – YIKES! As we all start thinking about what the new year will bring, let’s not forget that from a...