YWCA

• Hamilton police volunteer group shifts fundraising from YWCA after speech from activist

  Sgt. Alexis Petrovic says a number of members of Project First to Respond attended the Women of Distinction Gala event and the tenor of the night left them feeling unwelcome.

  Canada

  Apr 5
  
• YWCA Women of Distinction to be honored on International Women’s Day

  March 8 is International Women’s Day and four exceptional women in Lethbridge will be recognized at the YWCA’s Women of Distinction event on Friday night.

  Features

  Mar 8
  
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• Not an acronym, but the real deal: YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg announces name change

  A name change announced by a charity organization in Winnipeg is being hailed as an important step in recognizing inclusivity within the diverse community it serves.

  Canada

  Feb 29
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• Former Canuck partners on hair-raising domestic violence awareness video with YWCA

  In a short video, Trevor Linden, a former captain of the NHL team, appears to be sharing a personal story about a blow to the head and the trauma that ensues.

  Crime

  May 17, 2023
• Regina YWCA attacked online after announcing trans woman as keynote speaker

  The Regina YWCA has been hit by a wave of hate online after they announced a transwoman would be their keynote speaker for their Women of Distinction awards presentation.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
• B.C. single mother faces eviction after landlord refuses money from nonprofit subsidy

  The single mother said she received a subsidy to pay her rent from the YWCA, which was refused by the landlord.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2023
• Lethbridge Housing Authority looking for new supportive housing provider after YWCA bows out

  The Lethbridge Housing Authority will be looking for a new provider to help with permanent supportive housing after the YWCA announced it wouldn't be continuing with its 24 units

  Health

  Mar 20, 2023
• Saskatchewan to provide operational funding to second stage shelters

  Despite having one of the worst rates of domestic violence in Canada, Saskatchewan is one of few jurisdictions not providing operational funding to second stage shelter operators.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2023
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• $2.6M for YWCA’s transitional housing a ‘game changer’ amid Hamilton’s struggling homeless sector

  The head of the YWCA Hamilton transitional housing program said without the annual funding from the city, the program would have likely become 'unsustainable.'

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023
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• Alberta programs supporting Indigenous women’s safety get $700K in grants to expand

  Tanya Fir, parliamentary secretary for status of women, said survivors need resources and supports to feel safe in their communities.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2023