She Talks 2019 Profile: Attiya Khan

Violence has a far-reaching, long lasting impact for all who are touched by it. Yet we rarely talk about it. In her remarkable documentary, A Better Man, Attiya Khan bravely breaks that silence. Her film explores the abusive two-year relationship she endured with...

These Are the Women Shaping the Cambridge of Tomorrow

If you were in the Galt Country Club banquet hall last night, you were witness to something pretty magical. Last night, we all gathered to celebrate the work and achievements of 10 awe-inspiring women for our 25th Anniversary Women of Distinction gala. But...

Women of Distinction Spotlight: Norma McDonald Ewing

A long-time board member/volunteer/advocate/friend of YWCA Cambridge, Norma McDonald Ewing is one of those women that makes busy look easy. Even if she’s running between commitments (which she usually is!), she’s always got a smile on and encouraging words...

A Response to the Christchurch Tragedy

YWCA Cambridge unequivocally condemns the terrorist attacks in Christchurch New Zealand. As an organization with a degree of visibility in the community, we feel it is our duty to speak out about these atrocities, and to say without reservation that we condemn white...

Women of Distinction Spotlight: Jill Summerhayes

A long-time supporter of YWCA Cambridge, we’re privileged to feature Jill Summerhayes this week! Her passion and commitment to the community is broad-reaching and has been consistently impactful over the last 35 years. Read on for inspiration if you dare! 1. What was...