Upcoming events.
Women's Leadership Conference
YWCA Mankato is excited to bring the Women’s Leadership Conference to Mankato in 2024!
Build the Movement
For the first time YWCA Mankato’s Women’s Leadership Conference proudly presents Build the Movement, an art exhibition that celebrates creativity, empowerment, and the collective journey towards equality.
Home is a MN Value - Mankato Area Event
Hosted by the Our Future Starts at Home Coalition and Mankato Area Partners to build momentum and support for statewide housing solutions!
Community Conversations: Empowering Mankato Nonprofits
“We need to cultivate listening, partnership, and solidarity to carve out a better collective future.”
Mankato Nonprofit Election Workshop
Join us for a free workshop open to nonprofit employees in Southern Minnesota to engage in non-partisan voting conversations in the 2024 election season.
Paris is Burning Watch Party!
Join the Mankato Area Young Nonprofiteers for a screening of Paris is Burning (1990), the iconic 1990 film capturing ballroom culture and the lives of queer people in New York's drag scene.
MindSet Summer Camp
MindSet camp will inspire and energize! Girls and gender-expansive youth will discover their unique strengths and build skills to better navigate life’s difficult situations.
Women's Dance Party!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the YWCA Mankato Women's Dance Party on July 18 at 6 PM at the Kato Ballroom.
New American Families Graduation!
We are celebrating the five year old participants of our New American Families program that are graduating from our Parents As Teachers curriculum and are ready for kindergarten!
Mankato Habaneros Night!
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the ballpark as we support women's sports and celebrate the new Mankato women's softball team!
Trades Trailblazers Summer Camp!
Girls and gender-expansive youth can join us at Trades Trailblazers camp at South Central College where they will learn how to use tools, design and build!
New American Families Group Connection
Each month, YWCA staff facilitate a Group Connection for the families in our New American Families program.
EKWL Registration Launches!
Registration launches for our Elizabeth Keaney Women’s Leadership Program. Submit your application today!
Mother's Day 5k
Discover the joy of movement, the power of community, and the spirit of empowerment at the YWCA Mankato Mother's Day 5K! Our annual 5K run is not just a race—it's a celebration of the remarkable women and families in our community.
Women of Distinction
YWCA Mankato has been honoring women, organizations, and businesses for their leadership, community impact, and dedication to the YWCA Mankato’s mission for over 50 years at the annual Women of Distinction event.
Mankato Area Young Nonprofiteers Event!
Monday April 15- Join us for the second ever Mankato Area Young Nonprofiteers gathering. We are excited to be doing Art Therapy with Ark by and at the St. Peter Arts Center! This is a free event and is open to anyone who identifies as a young person within their organization and is passionate about fostering solidarity among fellow young nonprofit employees.
Need transportation? Let us know and we will connect you with someone who can pick you up and drop you off.
Racial Justice Challenge Begins!
Beginning April 1st, the YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is the action component for the Until Justice Just Is campaign, which runs through April to raise awareness of systemic racism and how each of us can take action to advance justice.
March Group Connection
These gatherings not only facilitate the exchange of valuable resources, but also foster a sense of community and solidarity among our families.
Trades Trailblazers
An exciting March session of Trades Trailblazers with the Automotive Department at SCC.
Young Nonprofiteers
Join fellow 'Young Nonprofiteers' Selena Medellin from the Greater Mankato Diversity Council and Sophie Hoiseth from YWCA Mankato. This gathering is a space for young changemakers in Mankato's nonprofit scene to come together, connect, and weave a stronger fabric of community.
Solidarity Saturday: North Star Act
Gather with the local Mankato community and nonprofits to learn more about the North STAR Act.
February Group Connection
These gatherings not only facilitate the exchange of valuable resources, but also foster a sense of community and solidarity among our families.
Trades Trailblazers
Join us at South Central College in North Mankato, MN, for a monthly exploration of exciting trades through hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Handball 2 University Spring Season Begins!
HANDBALL 2 UNIVERSITY is a program for 6th-12th grade girls. Each week, participants will engage in an hour of handball, with the support of the MSU Handball team, followed by an hour of academic support or college prep.