YWCA Minneapolis

The YWCA Minneapolis is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1891 as a member of the national YWCA, an autonomous women's movement. We have been at the forefront of social change ever since.

Today, the YWCA of Minneapolis serves over 30,000 people annually with hundreds of programs, classes and support groups. As part of a worldwide women's movement in over 70 countries, the YWCA strives every day to achieve:

• Race and gender equity
• Economic independence for women
• Respect for diverse cultures
• A place where children and youth thrive
• A community that is vibrant and healthy