by Amy Kitchen | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog, Shelter Project Updates
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...
by Amy Kitchen | Aug 12, 2024 | Blog, News, Shelter Project Updates
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...
by Amy Kitchen | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog, News
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...
by Amy Kitchen | Jul 11, 2024 | Blog, Program Spotlights
Nikki was referred to Small Steps to Success by a past graduate of the program; they were both living in the Sober Living House in Cambridge. The last time Nikki worked was twelve years prior, with a janitorial service. When she first began her sobriety journey, she...
by Amy Kitchen | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog, Women of Distinction
For over three decades, the YWCA Cambridge’s Women of Distinction event has been a staple celebration and recognition of extraordinary women in our community. Since its inception in 1994 by Kim Decker, CEO, and Norma McDonald Ewing, Board President, the Women of...
by Rosalind Gunn | May 21, 2024 | Blog, Women of Distinction
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...
