Health & wellness: three minneapolis locations provided state-of-the-art fitness facilities, swimming pools, group fitness classes and fitness coaching for 11,500+ members in 2020-2021. In addition, 375+ community members participated in classes and clinics on cpr, first aid, lifeguard certifications, swimming instruction, personal training endurance sports, and other specialty topics to enhance their personal well-being. In light of the global covid-19 pandemic, YWCA adjusted its classes and programs to virtual formats so that members could attend to their well-being during stressful times. This switch to virtual events and programs extended to our annual women's triathlon. Though normally held in-person every August for more than 1,400 women and girls, in August 2020, more than 100 individuals participated in YWCA's first-ever virtual tri fest - the most flexible, accessible triathlon opportunity in our history. At YWCA a welcoming, inclusive environment supports the participation of people across cultures, income levels and age. Health & fitness scholarships: YWCA minneapolis makes fitness accessible by offering fee-based scholarships to youth, adults and families who cannot afford the full cost of a membership. In 2020-21, over 300 scholarships were awarded to support community members' fitness memberships.

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