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Groundswell of Community Support for YWCA Cambridge Women’s Emergency Homeless Shelter

Nov 26, 2024 | Blog, News, Shelter Project Updates

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FEWO Testimony: Study on the Role and Capacity of Women’s Shelter and Transitional Housing to Support Women and Girls in Canada

} Jun 26, 2026
On June 2, YWCA Cambridge CEO Kim Decker appeared as an expert…
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Submission: Advancing the Right to Accessible Housing for Senior Women and Women with Disabilities

} Jun 25, 2026
On June 22, 2026, YWCA Cambridge officially submitted our formal brief to…
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Seven Women Named 2026 YWCA Cambridge Women of Distinction Award Recipients

} Jun 25, 2026
Image Caption: 2026 Women of Distinction Award Recipients from left to right:…
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LINC Preschool is now named YWCA Cambridge Wesley Child Care

} Jun 23, 2026
New name, same renowned child care! Effective as of June 17, 2026,…
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Good Neighbour Day – Meridian Credit Union, Hespeler

} Jun 19, 2026
(From left to right) Lance McLellan, Yachika Singh, Kim Decker, Emma Wintle,…

Moving Forward with Purpose: Introducing YWCA Cambridge’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan

} Jun 1, 2026
We are thrilled to officially launch YWCA Cambridge's 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. We…
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LETTER: YWCA Cambridge Joins Calls to Attorney General for a Full Appeal Reveal of R v. Sloka Verdict

} May 20, 2026
Update May 20, 2026: The Crown has filed a notice of appeal, seeking…
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YWCA Cambridge Announces Nominees for the 2026 Women of Distinction Awards

} Apr 30, 2026
Community celebration of leadership and impact set for June 3 at Whistle…
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My First SheTalks: YWCA’s New Director of Philanthropy, Sarah Amoah

} Apr 17, 2026
Despite only being my second day in my new role with YWCA…
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YWCA Ontario Letter: Re: Gendered Impacts of Bill 10 – Protect Ontario Through Safer Streets and Stronger Communities Act, 2025

} Mar 30, 2026
For a PDF version of this letter, click here. Office of the…