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...
by Rosalind Gunn | May 17, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Rosalind Gunn | May 6, 2024 | Blog, Women of Distinction
Below are the 2024 Women of Distinction Award nominees who have been nominated by their peers and communities. Please join us in congratulating all of the nominees!On June 12, 2024, at Whistle Bear Golf Club, we will recognize six recipients of Woman of Distinction...
by Rosalind Gunn | Apr 26, 2024 | Blog
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...
