YWCA Mankato

08/11/2026

Be sure to get out and vote 🗳️ today! Your vote matters!

Today is August 11th and you still have plenty of time to get to the polls before they close this evening. Grab a neighbor and bring them to vote! You won't regret it.

08/11/2026

Cloudy day but our New American Family programming brings the ray of sunshine with their dedicated hard work.

08/06/2026

Thank you Greater Mankato Area United Way for the amazing Women with Heart celebration yesterday ❣️ We appreciate the work you do with our community and example set for us all to stay connected and keep supporting to critical programming our youth, families and communities! ❤️

07/17/2026

We are pleased to share our July 2026 press release announcing YWCA Mankato's new Executive Director.

06/29/2026

Last opportunity to apply!

The Young Women’s Initiative Mankato Cabinet 2026–2027 is looking for passionate young women and gender‑expansive leaders (ages 16–24) who want to learn policy, build advocacy skills, and create real social change in our community.

If you identify with one of YWI’s priority communities — young women of color, American Indian, LGBTQ+, from Greater Minnesota, or living with a disability — this program is built for you. Apply today and step into your leadership.

06/22/2026

Today, we are celebrating Audre Lorde as part of Pride Month. She was a le***an feminist, poet, and activist who used her voice to fight against racism, sexism, and homophobia. Her legacy reminds us to stand tall in our truth and advocate for justice and equality for all. Happy Pride Month!

06/19/2026

Juneteenth marks the day freedom reached those who had long been denied it—and reminds us how far we still must go.

At YWCA USA, our commitment to eliminating racism is not symbolic—it’s constant, urgent, and actionable. Today, we honor Black liberation, confront injustice, and recommit to building a future rooted in equity and dignity for all.

06/15/2026

Pride Month invites us to honor courage.

At the Japanese YWCA in San Francisco, founded in 1932, visionary Issei women created a home for community care that later supported organizing for racial justice and LGBTQ+ rights. Its history connects to leaders like Bayard Rustin, whose courage as a civil rights strategist and openly gay man helped move the nation closer to justice.

This is the power of inclusive spaces—and why we honor their legacy.
Explore the story: https://bit.ly/4sWzMik

06/12/2026

Today, we celebrate Frida Kahlo as part of Pride Month. An iconic artist and bisexual woman, Frida challenged gender norms and expressed her authentic self through her powerful artwork. Her legacy inspires us to embrace our identity and celebrate love in all its forms. Happy Pride Month!