History
YWCA Minneapolis is a nonprofit organization founded in 1891 as a member of YWCA USA, the oldest and largest multicultural organization in the world. Our mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We are a trusted social justice organization with a 125+ year history of advocacy for women and children. Through high-quality, equity-centered programs focused on Racial Justice and Public Policy, Early Childhood Education, Girls and Youth, and Health and Wellness, we create leaders, spark positive change, and improve the health of our community for all.
Specialties
At YWCA Minneapolis, we equip children with the knowledge, skills and drive to reach their true potential. Our NAEYC-accredited and Four-Star Parent Aware rated early learning programs offer a whole-child learning approach to build children's social-emotional, cognitive, physical and cultural development. We help prepare all Minnesotan children to thrive -- creating a sense of belonging in the classroom with our anti-bias curriculum and pushing to eliminate the educational opportunity gap in our state for families from all races, ethnicities, cultures and incomes.