YWCA Mankato is so excited to have a tree at this year’s Kiwanis Lights in Mankato, MN. Our tree’s theme this year; “Tree of Resilience: Rooted in Herstory” is a tribute to the strength, courage, and brilliance of women of color, both past and present. Each ornament represents a powerful figure whose contributions have shaped our world, from activists and leaders to artists and innovators.

As we reflect on yesterday's election and its impact, YWCA Mankato remains unwavering in our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

We are so thrilled to host the 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference on Friday, October 25th at Minnesota State University, Mankato student union ballroom. Please read below to learn more about our keynote speakers and breakout presentations.

We are proud to be a part of a coalition of leaders at Mankato-area nonprofits is focusing on nonpartisan voter engagement leading into Election Day.

More than 60 participants and family members in Mankato YWCA’s “New American Families” program joined in a year-end preschool graduation celebration Friday at the Sibley Park Pavilion.

We hope to see you sometime soon this summer at one of our events! Read below to learn more about what we have going on.

Erin has served as YWCA Mankato’s social work intern during spring semester of 2024. Erin has changed YWCA Mankato, for good! Read below on the projects she worked on and her experience.

In a world where remarkable women are often unsung heroes, it's essential to pause and celebrate their contributions. YWCA Mankato takes pride in honoring individuals who exemplify excellence, commitment, and a passion for change. Today, we are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Women of Distinction awards, the Rising Star awards, and the Advancing Racial Justice grants.

When the governor’s office calls you on a Tuesday morning and says the governor wants to swing by on Thursday because he’s heard you are doing great work, you are thankful you picked up the phone! Such was the luck for YWCA Mankato in January of this year.

Being asked to lead the "YW" was an absolute honor and I continue to feel honored as I work alongside my team to ensure that everything we are focused on today ensures a bright, vital, and vibrant YWCA long into the future.

The need to spread awareness and educate our community about gender based violence is urgent.

We spent much of October talking about diapers, diapers, and more diapers. We can’t stop mentioning how much diapers are an inaccessible resource in our community with the babies needing up to 12 diapers per day, at a cost of $70-$80 per month per baby.

“I started a new life here, and the YWCA started helping me with the foundation of it.” said Ifrah.