Ywca Of Minneapolis

Health and wellness: health and wellness works to eliminate health disparities with a shift from fitness to physical, mental and spiritual health, through fitness classes, personal and small group training, swimming and swimming lessons, senior offerings that include not only targeted fitness activities, but social and educational activities as well. Our staff of experienced fitness and aquatics professionals aim to bring health and wellness services to the community through continued program participation. These professionals annually help approximately 9,000 members of all ages and abilities find the best workout program to achieve their fitness goals. Of these members; 8.4% are between the ages of 0-11, 7.2% are between the ages of 12-17, 40.9% are between the ages of 18-64, and 43.5% are above the age of 65. In addition, 1,000+ community members participated in classes and clinics on cpr, first aid, lifeguard certifications, swimming instruction, and other specialty topics to enhance their personal well-being. Sliding-fee memberships provide access to over 600 individuals from low-income households. Over 900 participants and their families in our early childhood programs, girls & youth programs, and ywca volunteer opportunities also receive the benefit of having access to the health and fitness facilities at no cost to them.creating accessible opportunities for health and wellness has been a cornerstone of the ywca since its founding. We offer a plethora of programming to meet the needs of our unique community and strive to introduce individuals to health and fitness who would otherwise not have access to it. In 2024, the ywca held its 15th annual ywca minneapolis triathlon, with approximately 1,000 women and non-binary triathletes who registered for the event. The race attracted participant's ages 11 to 80+ with varying levels of experience and diversity.

Girls and youth: girls and youth (gy) programs equip youth with the skills and experience to nurture their confidence, relationships, and power to be leaders in their lives and communities. Our programs advance systemic change in schools and communities by promoting the value of youths' lived experiences, ethnic and racial identities, and diverse perspectives. These research-based programs focus on five core strategies: safety, community and leadership, future-orientation, enrichment, and health. Included in the gy department is an affiliation with girls inc. National. At ywca minneapolis, girls inc. Delivers programs that inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. A curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of girls integrates academic success in stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), financial literacy, leadership development, and healthy decision-making. This multifaceted approach creates an enriching and fun community that supports girl-led learning, great friendships, and personal growth.the girls & youth department currently offers eight programs, implemented by professionally trained youth workers at 20+ schools and community locations, serving 900+ young people each year.

Racial justice and public policy: since 2002, the ywca minneapolis has led the community in eliminating racism by creating space for meaningful and open dialogue about racism and privilege. The racial justice program brings together courageous community leaders and members to engage in meaningful conversations to improve race relations where they work and live. Throughout the year that ended june 30, 2024, nearly 1,000 individuals engaged in ywca-led public forums, community dialogues, blog posts, workshops and trainings and were empowered to act toward building equitable and inclusive workplaces and communities. In october 2023, nearly 800 people registered to virtually attend the 21th annual it's time to talk: forums on race. Inspired by the keynote presentation, attendees engaged in professionally facilitated dialogues about equity and inclusion leaving the event empowered to take action. Throughout the year ended june 30, 2024, approximately 150 people attended the it's time to act! Forum series, which empowered participants to engage in deeper conversations around race, equity, faith, and social justice issues. Through inc.lude equity and inclusion consulting services, 31 clients engaged in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that included 400+ individuals.the ywca believes that advocacy plays a vital role to bring about change. During the year ended june 30, 2024, the ywca actively continued with a strong legislative agenda focusing on civil rights and racial justice, empowerment and economic advancement with efforts that mobilize nearly 1,000 people annually to promote civic engagement, raise awareness and support opportunities to benefit the community. Ywca's current legislative priority is to improve equitable access to high-quality early childhood education and afterschool girls and youth programs for all minnesota children. Throughout the year, ywca advocates for this agenda by educating and organizing program participants, members, employees, and the public to act. Ywca advocacy work brings the voices and stories of the people most impacted by policy - including parents, students and teachers of young children - into the state capitol and in front of minnesota policy-makers with tremendous impact.