- Future Bound Youth: Works with youth ages 6 - 18 during and after school with tutoring, intergenerational communication, promotion of good decision making, health wellness, and cultural lessons - Youth Intervention Project: Aimed at high-risk youth to provide general assistance, improve intergenerational understanding, build social skills, and reduce gang violence - Mentoring Program: Matches volunteers/mentors from University of Minnesota's Cambodian Student Association with youth, focusing on building leadership skills, improving school performance, and promoting higher education

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Employment - Partners with the Minnesota Department of Human Services - Refugee Assistance Program to provide assistance developing job skills and finding employment Health - Grant-funded through UCare to provide education regarding diabetes, child and teen check-ups, and mental health - Partners with Minnesota Care Counseling to provide linguistically appropriate trauma counseling - Works with the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide leadership training to people with disabilities in the Somali and Latinx communities - Works with the Minnesota Department of Health to assess Somali communities throughout southern Minnesota for suicide prevention readiness and come up with plans to increase prevention measures Resettlement - Assistance with health care access, legal protection, education, training for income generation skills, and other services - Assists new arrivals with documentation paperwork and in navigating the American system - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught at Faribault site through partnership with Faribault Adult Basic Education - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services assists with legal issues and documentation - Works with Rice County Social Services to connect transportation and childcare resources, and provide job search assistance Youth and Elders - Programming for health and socialization is provided for elders in partnership with UCare - Provides work experiences and supported employment to older workers through the Senior Community Supported Employment Program - Through partnerships with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, leadership, soft skills training, and assistance with job searching is providing to youth

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Offers three experiential workshops in nonviolence and conflict resolution. The workshops teach: - Conflict management skills, understanding the underlying causes of violence, team building, and leadership skills - Discussion topics to understand affirmation, communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution - Every participant to find their innate power to positively transform themselves first and the world they live in - Training facilitator workshops to focus on facilitation skills to become successful facilitators. The curriculum includes learning to build agendas for a basic level workshop, feedback, team skills, facilitation techniques, and leadership training.

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

A gender-specific leadership program. Each session includes leadership presentations and workshops facilitated by YWCA staff and community leaders and covers various leadership topics, such as strengths-based leadership, values and ethics, managing conflict, and imposter syndrome.

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Youth development and a drop in center for youth activities and engagement: - Computer access - Cooking activities - Field trips and special recreational activities - Homework help and subject tutoring - Job information and career guidance - Leadership development opportunities - School guidance, college tours, and assistance applying for continuing education - Sports programs

- Non-profit development programs - Grant creation - Donor services - Fund management and hosting - Business investments - Business loan program - Community planning - Leadership training

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Offers responsive trainings and workshops to equip individuals, organizations, and communities with practical tools to advance well-being, equity, and positive social change. Trainings and workshops offered: - Community Equity Program: A 7-month leadership cohort running from the months of September - May. The program supports Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to influence and enact public policy at Minnesota's capitol. The leadership program offers opportunities for individuals the skills and experience to become more actively engaged in and impact public policy for their communities. - The RISE Initiative: Led by Wilder African American Babies Coalition and Projects - Advocacy Leadership Intensive: A condensed version of the Community Equity Program that is designed for advocates, allies, and community members interested in Minnesota's legislative process. This is an intensive program for those who want to deepen their advocacy skills and gain connections. - Tailored Education Trainings and Consultations for Groups/Organizations: Offer customized webinars, workshops, and events tailored to groups and organizations to build confidence, understand key issues, and take meaningful action for change

Provides a combination of career workshops, workforce training, and empowers youth to achieve their full potential. Focus areas include: - Coaching and Mentorship: Personalized guidance and mentorship from mentors to help Somali youth navigate challenges and build a path to success - College Readiness: Support for academic planning, applications, and transition to higher education - Leadership Development: Cultivates the skills and confidence needed to lead in diverse settings - Workforce Readiness: Practical training and resources to excel in the job market

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Northeast Child Development Center: Provides early education and enrichment activities that promote growth and development while preparing children for kindergarten Out-of-School Time: After school enrichment and education with hands-on learning and community outings Camp Bovey: A safe place for youth to participate in outdoor activities and build respect for the environment, for one another, and for themselves Menlo Park Academy: An alternative high school in a supportive learning environment and a focus on the future Creative Arts Therapy: Provides preventative, trauma-informed individual and group arts therapy for children and adolescents

- Adult and youth softball, volleyball, and soccer leagues - Summer recreation program - Special events - Volunteer in the Park program (ages 10 and older) - After school clubs and activities - Summer swim lessons - Active Aging Program - Senior center activities - Open gym - Outdoor pool - Ice skating - Youth leadership programs - Snowshoe rentals - Youth fencing - Youth Football (Grades 1-4) - Girls on the run - Stride for boys - Microstars: basics of soccer, t-ball, and flag football for kids ages 3-5 - Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance - LIFE (Learning Is ForEver) program: public education classes

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Employment - Partners with the Minnesota Department of Human Services - Refugee Assistance Program to provide assistance developing job skills and finding employment Health - Grant-funded through UCare to provide education regarding diabetes, child and teen check-ups, and mental health - Partners with Minnesota Care Counseling to provide linguistically appropriate trauma counseling - Works with the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide leadership training to people with disabilities in the Somali and Latinx communities - Works with the Minnesota Department of Health to assess Somali communities throughout southern Minnesota for suicide prevention readiness and come up with plans to increase prevention measures Resettlement - Assistance with health care access, legal protection, education, training for income generation skills, and other services - Assists new arrivals with documentation paperwork and in navigating the American system - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught at Faribault site through partnership with Faribault Adult Basic Education - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services assists with legal issues and documentation - Works with Rice County Social Services to connect transportation and childcare resources, and provide job search assistance Youth and Elders - Programming for health and socialization is provided for elders in partnership with UCare - Provides work experiences and supported employment to older workers through the Senior Community Supported Employment Program - Through partnerships with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, leadership, soft skills training, and assistance with job searching is providing to youth

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Social, recreational, athletic, educational, and spiritual development programs and activities focusing on youth ages 5 - 18, including: - Athletic and recreational activities, including basketball and baseball, developmental and competitive teams - Christmas with Dignity gives parents the opportunity to purchase new gifts for their children at 10% of retail cost - Creative and Performing Arts programs: Youth choir, Praise Dance, Friday Fun, and Saturday creative arts - Educational enrichment and after-school and summer programs providing: Individual tutoring, classroom academic enrichment activities, computer skills development, recreational games and skill development, creative arts, life skills, leadership development, and service learning - Friday Midnight Basketball for young men 16 - 22 - Partnership programs including: Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Christmas with Dignity for families - Volunteer, Internship and community service opportunities for youth and adults