Adopt an Early Childhood Education Classroom

A gift of $1,000 adopts a classroom for a month.

Children receive the books, art supplies and healthy food they need to grow and learn! A bias-free curriculum focused on early literacy, science and the arts is designed to meet rigorous national accreditation standards.

"For my family, the YWCA has become a second home. A community that serves as a never-ending reminder that we all have endless potential. My younger children are ready and able to achieve academically and each of my children are more prepared to thrive in a diverse world because of their education here." - Alexis, Children's Center parent

The YWCA of Minneapolis believes all children deserve a high quality early childhood education. This belief is backed with over 30 years of proven excellence and measurable results.

100% of YWCA preschoolers test ready for kindergarten surpassing the state average of 60%. And 96% of children, infant through kindergarten, are on-track with age appropriate development.

Last year the three urban YWCA Children's Centers served:

• 435 children from 307 households
• 67% of families were low-income households
• 60% of all households are at or below poverty level
• 56% were single parent households, primarily lead by mothers
• 79% were children of color

To thank you for your support, you will receive a framed piece of art created by a child attending a YWCA Children's Center! The children also invite you to visit their classroom and read a book or two with them.