the YWCA of Cass Clay Archives

$2.5 million grant given to YWCA Cass Clay from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund

YWCA Cass Clay, the largest emergency shelter for women and children in the region and a supportive housing program for survivors gets a historic grant from an American billionaire.

November 22, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It’s the largest private gift in the organization’s history. The YWCA has served the community since 1977 and according to their website over the last 30 years they’ve helped out 38,000 women and children. So leaders of the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund sought them out to apply for the funds because of their awesome track record…

What are the signs of an abusive relationship?

May 19, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After Wednesday’s shooting that injured the mother and her baby, court records show Malik Gill had a history of domestic violence. An expert at the YWCA emphasizes the importance of understanding the signs of an abusive relationship. She says when people think of domestic violence, they think of physicality instead of emotional violence which includes controlling…

YWCA buys building for survivors of domestic violence

The new facility will be called 'Lantern Light' and will house 23 families.

May 17, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The YWCA is helping provide affordable housing for women facing homelessness due to domestic abuse. “The YWCA set out a very aggressive strategic plan back in 2015 to establish more affordable housing for women and their children,” YWCA Cass-Clay CEO Erin Prochnow said. Out of a friendship with convent neighbor, Union of Sisters of the Presentation,…

Drekker Brewing empowers women at the YWCA through beer

For a limited time, proceeds from beer sales will help support the YWCA's mission.

March 8, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Drekker Brewing has chosen the YWCA of Cass-Clay to do some UnPillaging for March. In celebration of International Women’s Day, they are teaming up to help empower women right here in our community. Throughout the month Drekker Brewing will collect essential items such as bedding, clothing and hygiene products. For a limited time proceeds from beer…

Caters for Taters Brings All the Potato Lovers Out for Hunger Relief

More than 3,000 potatoes were served

November 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Potato lovers from around the metro came together to raise money for Great Plains Food Bank. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how enjoying some taters is going to go a long way. A well-oiled assembly line of baked potatoes comes after a simple idea 18 years ago. “We were doing harvest of potatoes and some of our employees…