Igbo Women League of Minnesota, IWL, Non-Profit Organization near Brooklyn Center, MN

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Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Mental Health: Impact of Trauma and Stress

Youth Mentoring and Leadership Program (YMLP)

The Youth Mentoring and Leadership Program for Children of African Descent (YMLP) runs on Saturdays for 12 weeks every summer from middle of June through August.

For this year, YMLP commences on Saturday, June 15, 2025.
Time: 10am - 1pm

Through field trips, classroom activities, teaching the Igbo language, singing, dancing, drumming, preparing and cooking ethnic foods as well as other cultural activities, IWL continue to help children build self-esteem and self-sufficiency while helping them overcome academic, social, and cultural barriers to success.

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Mother's Day Celebration

Each year, the Igbo Women League (IWL) of Minnesota celebrates its annual Mother’s Day and fundraising event.

*A huge thank you to all our supporters, friends and well wishers for helping us create a memorable 2025 Mother's Day celebration and successful fund raising*

Took place: Saturday May 10th, 2025
Time: 5pm - 1am
Venue: Marriot West, 9960 Wayzata Blvd., St Louis Park, MN 55426

**Click here for previous year's Mother's Day celebration pictures**

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5K /1K Wellness Run-Walk

IWL Wellness Run-Walk is held annually with 100% of the proceeds used to fund projects for the Youth Mentoring and Leadership program.

This year marked the 11th annual 5K/1K Wellness Run-Walk event.

*THANK YOU ALL for joining us this year. THE TURN OUT WAS IMPRESSIVE!*

Took place on: Saturday May 3rd 2025
Time: 9am
Location: Central Park, 8440 Regent Ave N., Brooklyn Park, MN.

Click here for resources for 7-week 5K run training.

Click here for pictures of previous years 5K/1K Wellness Run-Walk.

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