YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

• Peterborough YWCA’s Walk A Mile In Their Shoes fundraiser returns after 4-year hiatus

  For 2009 to 2019, Walk A Mile In Her Shoes raised nearly $1 million to support victims of gender-based violence. The newly named walk returns May 24.

  Health

  Apr 10
  
• Morton Family Foundation donates $50K to support YWCA services in Haliburton County

  The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's centre in Haliburton County helps women to escape gender-based violence with resources such as transportation, counselling and court supports.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
  
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• David and Patricia Morton Family Foundation donates $50K for YWCA programs in Haliburton County

  One of the YWCA programs in Haliburton County, Ont., offers space for two families to flee domestic abuse. The site has been fully occupied since January 2021.

  Economy

  Dec 14, 2022
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• Ontario provides $205K to YWCA Peterborough and Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre

  The over $200,000 will be used for services and programs to support survivors of human trafficking and women who have experienced violence.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2022
• Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser in Peterborough takes its final step: YWCA

  Since 2009, the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in Peterborough raised $950,000 to support victims of domestic violence in Peterborough.

  Health

  May 1, 2020
• Kim Dolan named new executive director of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

  Kim Dolan served 13 years as executive director of PARN.

  Health

  Dec 19, 2019
• Purple scarves to support Woman Abuse Prevention Month

  November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2018
• New program to assist abused women created in honour of Peterborough dentist

  Dr. Judith Buys always wanted to help victims of domestic violence regain their smile and their confidence.

  Nov 20, 2017