YWCA St. Paul

04/16/2026

Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.
So why are Black women still at higher risk?

This is not a coincidence.

Barriers like lack of insurance, provider shortages, discrimination, and fear tied to immigration policies continue to limit access to care.

Black maternal health disparities are not about biology—they are driven by unequal care, bias, and systemic barriers.

At YWCA St. Paul, we believe every woman deserves safe, respectful, and culturally competent care.

04/14/2026

During Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), we’re shining a light on critical issues impacting Black communities. Black women’s pregnancy-related mortality rates are over 3x higher than White women. Access to timely prenatal care saves lives. We must address systemic barriers and inequities to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

04/10/2026

Housing costs are soaring, making it harder for women and families to find safe, affordable homes. Our organization is dedicated to supporting women in securing housing and fighting homelessness. Everyone deserves a fair shot at stability and security.

04/07/2026

Sexual violence is more common than people think and it’s not just “stranger danger.”

Knowing what consent looks like and how to support survivors can make a real difference.

You don’t need the perfect words—just listen, believe, and respect.

At YWCA St. Paul, we stand with survivors.
You are not alone. 💚

04/02/2026

This April, we recognize 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 💚
Supporting survivors. Raising awareness. Creating change—together.

03/24/2026

Today, we honor the birthday of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height—a civil rights and women’s rights leader often called the “conscience of the movement.”

For decades, she led with quiet strength—shaping national movements, advising presidents, and opening doors for Black women to lead. Through her work with the National Council of Negro Women and YWCA, she helped advance racial justice and expand opportunity for generations.

Dr. Height showed us that leadership isn’t about recognition—it’s about responsibility. It’s about building bridges, staying grounded in purpose, and lifting others along the way.
Her legacy is not just history—it’s a blueprint.

Today, we celebrate her life—and recommit ourselves to the work she carried forward with such courage, discipline, and purpose.

03/23/2026

We are incredibly proud to see our amazing CEO, Ashley Booker, being recognized for the incredible work she’s leading at YWCA St. Paul! 🧡

As Women's History Month continues, Power 104.7’s “Sisters in Service” series highlights Black and BIPOC women leading nonprofit organizations and creating meaningful change in the communities they serve.

Full story online at www.power1047.fm.

03/20/2026

They raised their voices so we could use ours.
They broke barriers we no longer have to face.
They made space—for us.

This month, we’re honoring the women who came before us and recognizing the impact they’ve had on where we are today.

Featuring:
Rosa Parks – civil rights activist who helped ignite the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Supreme Court Justice and advocate for gender equality
Maya Angelou – poet, author, and voice for Black women’s experiences
Dolores Huerta – labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers
Malala Yousafzai – education activist and youngest Nobel Prize winner

03/12/2026

A few reminders every woman deserves to hear.

You are allowed to take up space.
You don’t have to prove your worth.
Your voice belongs in every room.

Happy Women’s History Month. 🧡

03/08/2026

This , we are coming together as action for justice. With YWCA’s operating in more than 120 countries and serving 25 million people, we know that change happens when communities unite. At YWCA USA, we are committed to fighting injustice and creating opportunities for women and girls to thrive. Join us as we raise our voices to demand justice for ALL women and girls because everyone deserves fairness, respect, and equality.

03/03/2026

March is Women’s History Month.

A time to recognize the women who came before us — who organized, advocated, resisted, and led.

But women’s history is not confined to the past.
It is being written every day.

In boardrooms and classrooms.
In homes and communities.
In movements and quiet acts of courage.

At YWCA St. Paul, we remain committed to eliminating racism and empowering women — not just this month, but always.

When women rise, communities rise.

02/25/2026

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting & Open House for the new Youth Center at YWCA St. Paul — an initiative by Pathways Life & Health.

We’re excited to open the doors to a space dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening families in our community.

📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 1 PM
📍 375 Selby Ave, Saint Paul

Together, we’re building brighter futures! 🧡