by Rosalind Gunn | Jun 26, 2026 | Advocacy, Blog
On June 2, YWCA Cambridge CEO Kim Decker appeared as an expert witness before the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO) for their study on the role and capacity of women’s shelters and transitional housing in Canada. In her remarks, Kim...
by Rosalind Gunn | Jun 25, 2026 | Advocacy, Blog
On June 22, 2026, YWCA Cambridge officially submitted our formal brief to the National Housing Council Review Panel on the Lack of Accessible Housing in Canada. Grounded in our daily work at Cambridge’s first and only emergency shelter dedicated to women, our...
by Rosalind Gunn | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog, News
We are thrilled to officially launch YWCA Cambridge’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. We are living in times of rapid change and deepening inequality. From the housing crisis and precarious work to the rise of systemic backlash against equity initiatives, the...
by Rosalind Gunn | May 20, 2026 | Blog
Update May 20, 2026: The Crown has filed a notice of appeal, seeking for all acquittals to be set aside for a new trial to be orered on all counts. More information by CBC News here. The recent acquittal in the R. v. Sloka trial has sent shockwaves through our...
by Rosalind Gunn | Apr 30, 2026 | Events, News, Women of Distinction
Community celebration of leadership and impact set for June 3 at Whistle Bear Golf Club; Early Bird tickets now available. CAMBRIDGE, ON | April 30, 2026 – YWCA Cambridge is proud to officially announce the nominees for the 32nd annual Women of Distinction Awards....