It’s Time for High Tea and High Fashion With Lynn Spence!

Oct 18, 2022 | Blog, News

YWCA Cambridge and the newly-launched Soroptimist Trust have partnered to host High Tea and High Fashion with style icon Lynn Spence on November 6 in the Toyota Room at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts.

“As we slowly inch back to normalcy, it feels good to host an event that’s all about fun and enjoyment,” said YWCA Cambridge CEO, Kim Decker.

“The last few years have been tough on all of us. We wanted to create an afternoon that provides the opportunity for our shoppers who have stood by us throughout the pandemic to enjoy an afternoon of fashion and style advice. We’re thrilled to partner with our friends at Soroptimist Trust and Lynn Spence to inspire us.”

Details of the afternoon with Lynn Spence

Tickets are $65, $30 of which is eligible for a charitable donation receipt, and must be purchased in advance of the event. The afternoon, running from 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. will feature an elevated high tea experience followed by an interactive fashion presentation by Lynn Spence who will showcase some of the fall’s biggest trends carried by Women’s International Gift & Gallery (WIGG), YWCA’s social enterprise.

Following the event, ticket holders will be invited for an exclusive shopping experience at WIGG across the street from Cambridge City Hall.

“A fitting way to launch Soroptimist Trust to the Cambridge community, we are pleased to be partnering with YWCA Cambridge in a joint fundraiser,” said Yvonne Kaine, Trustee of the newly-formed charitable Soroptimist Trust.  

“It’s going to be a great event, combining the ritual of afternoon high tea with a unique and modern approach to current fashion trends. Working with Lynn Spence will ensure an informative and fun afternoon!”

Funds raised will support both YWCA Cambridge and Soroptimist Trust. For more information, visit the Eventbrite page at eventbrite.ca/e/an-afternoon-of-high-tea-high-fashion-with-lynn-spence-tickets-437259383587 (or search for “High Tea & High Fashion” at Eventbrite.ca).

News Release

CAMBRIDGE, ON – YWCA Cambridge is thrilled to announce that Soroptimist International of Cambridge has joined Greentec as a matching partner for their fundraising campaign to support the opening of a new shelter for women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness in Cambridge. This partnership is vital to reaching the campaign goal of $125,000, which will cover the costs of fully furnishing and outfitting the shelter located in the lower level of Grace Bible Church, downtown Galt.

Local businesses have shown exceptional support for this initiative, with Greentec leading the way by matching every donation dollar for dollar up to $5,000. Their generosity inspired Soroptimist International of Cambridge to step forward with an additional $10,000 in matching donations.

“We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve received from the Cambridge and broader community,” said Kim Decker, CEO of YWCA Cambridge. “Having Soroptimist join Greentec as a matching partner is an incredible testament to how businesses and organizations are coming together to ensure that women and gender-diverse individuals in our community have a safe space to call home while they worked towards meeting their housing needs. Soroptimist’s commitment to this cause helps us bring this essential shelter to life, and we are thankful for their leadership and compassion.”

Soroptimist Club President Joni Gosselin spoke about the long-standing relationship between the organization and YWCA Cambridge, noting, “Soroptimist International of Cambridge has been in partnership with YWCA for many, many years. Our mission, to better the lives of women and gender-diverse individuals, starts here. Providing a safe roof over one’s head, a warm bed, a nourishing meal, and people who care is what we strive for. Our donation will help meet the basic needs of community members who have been living without them. People are often unaware of how many women are without homes, and we thank YWCA for their vision in making this essential dream a reality.”

Once open, YWCA Cambridge’s shelter will be the only one dedicated specifically to women and gender-diverse individuals in the region. The 20-bed shelter will operate 24/7, offering on-site services that address both mental and physical health needs, along with other therapeutic and culturally responsive services. This shelter aims to provide a safe, supportive space for individuals who are experiencing homelessness in the community.

The campaign will continue until the end of the year. To donate and support the shelter initiative, please visit www.ywcacambridge.ca.

For more information, contact Roz Gunn, Director of Communications and Advocacy at YWCA Cambridge, via email at r.gunn@ywcacambridge.ca.

About Soroptimist International of Cambridge:


Soroptimist believes in the power of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals to shape their own destinies when given the right support. Through their work in 120 countries, Soroptimists create opportunities for women and girls to rise above challenges and transform their lives.

About YWCA Cambridge:


For 75 years, YWCA Cambridge has been a leader in providing responsive programming and services that meet the evolving needs of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals. As a member of YWCA Canada, YWCA Cambridge is part of the country’s oldest and largest multi-service women’s organization.