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
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
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
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 wasn’t sure of her next steps,
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 Distinction event has become a cornerstone in Cambridge,
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 champion and leads through a commitment to justice,
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 forged their paths in their own respective industries, the event delved into the essence of building
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 awards as decided by an
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 Blues, and Nicole Brown-Faulkner
Last month, YWCA Cambridge Director of Communications and Advocacy, Roz Gunn, was among the YWCA Canada delegation to the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW 68) at the United Nations in New York City. The priority theme around which the Commission as well as side and parallel events
