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

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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

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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

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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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Nominations Now Open! 2023 YWCA Cambridge Women of Distinction Awards

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This year marks an exciting departure from the traditional Women of Distinction Awards. The 2023 awards are taking a more holistic and inclusive approach that will ensure nominees are recognized for their own unique strengths, achievements and contributions while centering YWCA Cambridge’s core values of equity, self-determination, inclusion, community and leadership.

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Community Service Providers Partner to Host Public All-Candidates Meeting on Future of Social Services, Cambridge and Kitchener South-Hespeler Ridings

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health supports, are seeing unprecedented demand. We want to hold a session where we can talk openly about the challenges people are facing in the community, and give candidates an opportunity to give their perspectives and plans to solve these issues.” 

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Statement in Response to the Racist and Sexist Attacks on Community Leader, Selam Debs

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These acts of violence are happening within our communities and throughout this Region. We can all say that “hate doesn’t belong here,” but it’s important that we also recognize that it IS here and that our neighbours who are Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, those who are trans, 2SLGBTQ+ and those who have disabilities are experiencing it and are far more likely to encounter it in their daily lives simply by existing. That is why the anti-racism work that community leaders like Selam Debs provide is essential and we must condemn those who, through threats of violence and abusive language, try to silence it.

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