Violence during pregnancy is preventable. Learn how YWCA Metro St. Louis provides safety, support, and care to help families heal and thrive.
Carrying Courage: Ending Violence in Pregnancy
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Delivering Justice: Advancing Equity in Maternal & Infant Health
YWCA Metro St. Louis leads efforts to advance maternal and infant health equity, reducing racial disparities and supporting mothers through prenatal care.
YWCA Metro St. Louis Celebrated for Advancing Health Equity for Black Mothers and Babies
St. Louis, Missouri | October 10, 2025 – YWCA Metro St. Louis is proud to celebrate LaWanda Jones, Prenatal Services Manager, and the Prenatal Services Team, who were honored with the 2025 Dr. Corrine Walentik Provider/Practitioner Champion Award at An Evening of...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Celebrates 45 Years of Remarkable Leadership: 2025 Leaders of Distinction Announced
St. Louis, Missouri | September 8, 2025 –YWCA Metro St. Louis is thrilled to announce its 2025 Leaders of Distinction, who will be honored at the 45th Annual YWCA Leader Lunch on Friday, December 12. This milestone event continues a tradition of recognizing...
Head Start celebrates 60 years of shaping young lives
By Ashley Winters | This piece originally appeared on The St. Louis American August 21, 2025 (The St. Louis American) — Head Start celebrates 60 years of shaping young lives The St. Louis region is celebrating a milestone that has shaped generations of families. Head...