Connecting Women in Southern Minnesota
As half of the population, women can lead the way toward the creation of a more inclusive, welcoming community.
At YWCA Mankato we host events, activities, and conversations that build community among women and girls and create opportunities to advance mutual understanding & acceptance.
We aim to connect women across cultures, abilities, and socio-economic status to leadership opportunities and to each other in order to build a more equitable and just communities.
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Core Collective
This is a FREE movement of women coming together to: Inspire and uplift one another; Share ideas, wisdom, and support; Find belonging, connection and strength in community.
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Women's Leadership & Empowerment Conference
Join us this fall to explore the unique leadership potential and qualities of women in our community. Financial justice isn’t an individual struggle; it’s a shared responsibility.
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New for Fall 2025!!
Movements don’t always start in the streets. Sometimes, they start in the pages of a book.
When we read banned books together, we reclaim stories that challenge power, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire us to build a more just world.
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Elizabeth Kearney Women's Leadership Program
A gender-specific leadership program that takes a cohort of women through 9-months of leadership development.