About Us

Giving a voice to the needs of cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and two-spirit individuals through innovative and responsive programs, services and advocacy.

Mission & Vision

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Our Mission

YWCA Cambridge, a trusted community leader, gives a voice to the needs of cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and Two-Spirit individuals through innovative and responsive programs, services and advocacy.

Our Vision

Through leadership, advocacy and program and service delivery, YWCA Cambridge will influence communities to ensure all cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and Two-Spirit individuals are respected, valued and equal.

 

Our Values

Women's Leadership

YWCA Cambridge works with and for women and from a woman's perspective. We believe women must take leadership in order to achieve equity and equality for all women

Accessibility

YWCA Cambridge is committed to being accessible and welcoming to all people who participate in our work, our programs and our services.

Accountability

We believe that we are accountable to our stakeholders, participants and volunteers and as such, we manage and grow our organization in a responsible and sustainable way related to our mission, vision and values.

Self Determination

We believe in the fundamental right and responsibility of women and girls to make choices regarding their lives and to support them in those choices.

Community Mindedness

We are part of a local, national and global community. We believe in and support the growth and development of healthy communities.

Inclusion

We believe in an inclusive environment that respects the dignity and diversity of our participants, staff and volunteers and encourages them to reach their full potential.

Equity

We foster an environment of equity and open-mindedness to ensure that individual voices are heard.

Our History

For over 70 years, YWCA Cambridge has been a respected leader on issues that impact women and girls in our community. As a member agency of YWCA Canada, YWCA Cambridge is part of a national movement known as the country’s oldest and largest women’s multi-service organization, the largest national provider of shelter, literacy, life skills, employment and counseling programs, and is the second largest provider of childcare services in Canada. 

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Our Team

 The individuals who work together to provide programming, support, child care services and more!

Annual Reports

Putting care in community. Our annual reports at YWCA Cambridge help us to reflect on our work, successes, challenges and plans for moving forward. Read more below. 

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2020

Annual Report 2019

Community leaders striving for gender equity for all by using our voices, our programs and our expertise.

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