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Statement by YWCA Ontario on the Closure of Critical Safer Drug Use Sites Across the Province & Appeal During the First Week of Fall Session

Below is a statement issued by the YWCA Ontario Coalition, consisting of YWCA member associations across the province of Ontario. Safer Drug Use Sites Save Lives: Repeal the closures and recommit to harm reduction. The YWCA Ontario Coalition is deeply concerned by the provincial government’s decision to close Consumption and Treatment Service(CTS) Sites service sites […]

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YWCA Ontario Testimony to Province’s Subcommittee on Intimate Partner Violence

On August 14, members of the YWCA Ontario coalition presented to the Province’s subcommittee on Intimate Partner Violence. This committee was struck following the Ontario government passing Bill 173: Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic passed second reading and was referred to the Justice Committee for review. We were represented by YWCA Hamilton CEO, Medora Uppal, YWCA

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New temporary Emergency Shelter for Women Operated by YWCA coming to Cambridge

Waterloo Region – YWCA Cambridge has secured a location for a new, temporary emergency shelter for women at Grace Bible Church in Cambridge. Following approval from Regional Council in the 2024 budget process, the YWCA has been actively searching for a location for their emergency shelter. After an extensive search throughout the community, Grace Bible Church

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Cambridge Shelter Corp and YWCA Cambridge Host 2024 Golf Classic to Benefit Local Homelessness Initiatives

Cambridge, ON, – Cambridge Shelter Corp and YWCA Cambridge are proud to announce their partnership in hosting the 2024 Golf Classic, a charity event taking place on August 12 at the Galt Country Club. The tournament aims to raise funds in support of the Bridges emergency homeless shelter and the future women’s emergency homeless shelter

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YWCA Cambridge Names Six Recipients of the 2024 Women of Distinction Awards

Six recipients will be honoured at the 30th annual YWCA Cambridge Women of Distinction awards this year: Ruth Cameron Ruth Cameron is the Executive Director of the Aids Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area, she is a trailblazer, and a community champion and leads through a commitment to justice, anti-oppressive practices, and the importance

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Celebrating Tenacity & Grit: Key Takeaways from YWCA Cambridge’s She Talks Event!

On May 14th, The Underwing opened its doors for YWCA Cambridge to bring the return of its signature speaker event,  She Talks: Stories of Tenacity and Grit. Headlined by three trailblazing women who have forged their paths in their own respective industries, the event delved into the essence of building businesses, finding and building communities,

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“Our youth are the torchbearers of change, and investing in their education and well-being is investing in a brighter tomorrow for everyone”: a conversation with new YWCA staffer, Alana Decker

Alana Decker is no stranger to YWCA Cambridge. Now one of YWCA’s newest programming staff members at our community programming space, The W, Alana first engaged with us when The W hosted an event during this year’s Black History Month put on by Alana, Rythym and Blues, and Nicole Brown-Faulkner of Trauma and Embodiment Association

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Connecting Local Work to Global Networks: A Week at the 68th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Last month, YWCA Cambridge Director of Communications and Advocacy, Roz Gunn, was among the YWCA Canada delegation to the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW 68) at the United Nations in New York City. The priority theme around which the Commission as well as side and parallel events centred this year was “accelerating

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