Opinion: Early childhood education is the key to Missouri’s future
Cheryl Watkins This opinion piece originally appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Accessible and affordable early childhood education is the backbone of a thriving...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Welcomes Anitra Cole as Chief Human Resources Officer
Thursday, November 21, 2024 /St. Louis, Missouri – YWCA Metro St. Louis is pleased to announce the appointment of Anitra Cole as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over 15 years of experience in human resources and a track record of driving innovation...
YWCA Is a Safe Place for All
Dear YWCA Family and Friends, The nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris broke barriers and laid a new path that inspired and energized millions across the country and throughout the world. That is a fact. And, this historic achievement means that a generation of...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Welcomes Adriana Stable as Chief Operations Officer
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 /St. Louis, Missouri – YWCA Metro St. Louis is pleased to announce the addition of Adriana Stable in the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO). Stable, a seasoned leader with an extensive background in education and community engagement,...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Presents Racial Justice Speaker Series Featuring Author Minda Harts
Monday, September 30, 2024 /St. Louis, Missouri – YWCA Metro St. Louis is excited to announce an inspiring installment of its Racial Justice Speaker Series on Thursday, October 10, from 5-8pm at the historic Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center. This special event, in...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Announces 2024 Leaders of Distinction
August 14, 2024 / St. Louis, Missouri – YWCA Metro St. Louis is delighted to announce its 2024 Leaders of Distinction, who will be honored at the 44th Annual YWCA Leader Lunch on Friday, December 13. These women will join the esteemed YWCA Academy of Leaders, a...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Presents “Start by Believing” with Survivor Advocate Kimberly Corban
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 / St. Louis, Missouri – YWCA Metro St. Louis, the largest provider of sexual assault and domestic violence services in the region, is proud to present "Start by Believing," an impactful conversation with survivor-advocate Kimberly Corban, on...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Head Start Staff Member honored as 2024 Missouri Support Staff of the Year
Thursday, May 23, 2024 / St. Louis, Missouri – YWCA Metro St. Louis is proud to announce that Sharon Herbert has been selected as the 2024 Missouri Head Start Support Staff of the Year. Sharon Herbert, volunteer specialist with YWCA Metro St. Louis Head Start since...
Celebrating 120 Years of YWCA: Engaging Local Media
Dr. Cheryl Watkins, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro St. Louis, is taking the opportunity to engage and educate the community through local media channels about our remarkable 120-year anniversary milestone. From offering secure and safe...
YWCA Metro St. Louis Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class of Successful Pathways®
Monday, March 18, 2024 / St. Louis, Missouri – YWCA Metro St. Louis is proud to announce the graduation of the first cohort of graduates from its Successful Pathways® apprenticeship program. Saadia Abdalah, Kenisha Adams, Zakia Ahmadi, Joy Blount, Codiedra Burns, Kori...