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YWCA Minneapolis Appoints Crystal Fairchild as Vice President of Racial Justice and Public Policy 
YWCA Minneapolis Appoints Crystal Fairchild as Vice President of Racial Justice and Public Policy 

YWCA Minneapolis is pleased to welcome Crystal Fairchild as its new Vice President of Racial Justice and Public Policy. Fairchild brings over 18 years of experience in equity and inclusion leadership.

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940 Athletes Participate in the 2024 YWCA Women’s Triathlon 
940 Athletes Participate in the 2024 YWCA Women’s Triathlon 

YWCA Minneapolis held its 15th annual YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon at Lake Nokomis on Aug. 11. With over 1,200 athletes registered for the race and 940 competing, it stands as one of the largest triathlons of its kind in the contiguous United States.

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YWCA Minneapolis Inaugural Camille J Gage Fellowship Awardee: Amoké Kubat
YWCA Minneapolis Inaugural Camille J Gage Fellowship Awardee: Amoké Kubat

Congratulations to Amoke Kubat, our inaugural Camille J Gage Fellowship awardee.

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Uptown Building Update
Uptown Building Update

An update on the YWCA Minneapolis Uptown building.

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Downtown Building Update
Downtown Building Update
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YWCA Minneapolis for workforce development recognized by city leaders.
YWCA Minneapolis for workforce development recognized by city leaders.
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Shelley Carthen Watson among Twin Cities Business 100 for 2024
Shelley Carthen Watson among Twin Cities Business 100 for 2024
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YWCA Minneapolis Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
YWCA Minneapolis Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
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Paving the Way — A New Direction for YWCA Minneapolis
Paving the Way — A New Direction for YWCA Minneapolis
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YWCA Minneapolis Hosts 14th Annual Women’s Triathlon
YWCA Minneapolis Hosts 14th Annual Women’s Triathlon
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Paving the Way — A New Direction for YWCA Minneapolis
Paving the Way — A New Direction for YWCA Minneapolis
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YWCA Minneapolis Opens New Early Learning Center in South Minneapolis
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
KSTP Covers Race Against Racism 2K/5K
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YWCA Minneapolis Hosts 3rd Annual Race Against Racism
YWCA Minneapolis Hosts 3rd Annual Race Against Racism
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Little Hearts, Big Empathy: How YWCA Minneapolis Makes Preschool More Personal
Little Hearts, Big Empathy: How YWCA Minneapolis Makes Preschool More Personal
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Abbott Director Interviewed About Lunar New Year
Abbott Director Interviewed About Lunar New Year
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CEO Shelley Carthen Watson Pays It Forward
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YWCA Chief Development Officer Accepts Turkeys from Minnesota Vikings
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Early Childhood VP Quoted in YWCA USA Report on Child Care Crisis
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YWCA Minneapolis Early Childhood VP Speaks on Child Care Crisis in TC Biz Journal
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YWCA Minneapolis Selects Vice President of Human Resources
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YWCA Minneapolis President & CEO Among Honorees for Women of Color Award
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