YWCA Metro St. Louis Partners with St. Louis Battlehawks to Display Crisis Help Line Information Throughout The Dome
St. Louis, Missouri | May 20, 2026 — YWCA Metro St. Louis and the St. Louis Battlehawks have announced a partnership to display YWCA Metro St. Louis's 24/7 Crisis Help Line in all women's and family restrooms at The Dome at America's Center — ensuring critical...
Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Knott Shares Impact of YWCA Metro St. Louis SART Team on FOX 2
St. Louis, MO | May 13, 2026 - This piece originally appeared on Fox 2 St. Louis https://youtu.be/P1wYDM0Ejqg?si=yWekj6yO6D-B8LPl Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Knott, President and CEO of YWCA Metro St. Louis, recently appeared on FOX 2 St. Louis to discuss the organization...
COMMENTARY: Sexual assault is not going away, but funding to help survivors might. That has to change.
April 29, 2026 | Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Knott, MBA, President and CEO, YWCA Metro St. Louis | This opinion piece originally appeared in the News Tribune "Mary" is a 34-year-old Missouri mother, daughter, sister, aunt, co-worker, neighbor and friend. On a Tuesday in...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Regional SART Receives International Award Recognizing Its Support For Survivors Of Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence
St. Louis, Missouri | April 23, 2026 – YWCA Metro St. Louis’ Regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) has been awarded a 2026 Purple Ribbon Award from Alliance for HOPE International, one of the leading organizations focused on creating innovative, collaborative,...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Receives Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™ For The Fourth Consecutive Year
St. Louis, Missouri | April 16, 2026 – YWCA Metro St. Louis has been selected by Cigna Healthcare® as a recipient of the 2025 Silver Level Healthy Workforce Designation™. This marks the fourth consecutive year YWCA Metro St. Louis has earned the recognition —...
St. Louis Business 500: Q&A with Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Knott, YWCA Metro St. Louis
By SLM Staff | This piece originally appeared on St. Louis Magazine January 20, 2026 | Insights from YWCA Metro St. Louis’ President and Chief Executive Officer (St. Louis Magazine) Watkins is leading what’s billed as the region’s oldest and largest women’s advocacy...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Announces Keziah Jones as the 2025 Future Leader Honoree at Leader Lunch 45
St. Louis, Missouri | November 3, 2025 – YWCA Metro St. Louis is proud to announce Keziah Jones, a senior at Bishop DuBourg High School, as the 2025 Future Leader honoree. Selected from a competitive pool of applicants across the region, Keziah will be recognized at...
Early Childhood Apprenticeship Accelerator Highlights YWCA Metro St. Louis Success
St. Louis, Missouri | October 31, 2025 – YWCA Metro St. Louis welcomed guests on October 29 for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Registered Apprenticeship Accelerator, an in-person event organized by Midwest Urban Strategies (MUS) on behalf of the Early Childhood...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Honors Heroes in Crisis Response at Regional SART Awards
St. Louis, MO | October 23, 2025 - This piece originally appeared on KSDK https://youtu.be/sLAHY-Oe3A4?si=w6Izejvv8UwOVXh8 YWCA Metro St. Louis recently hosted the Regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Awards, recognizing the individuals, organizations, and...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Honors Crisis Response Heroes
St. Louis, Missouri | October 22, 2025 –YWCA Metro St. Louis, which provides essential services to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors each year in the St. Louis region, is honoring the individuals, organizations, and youth whose dedication, innovation, and...