Our Mission at YWCA Hamilton

Women and girls have the rights, resources and opportunities to shape their own lives and define their communities.

YWCA Hamilton has a long tradition of advocacy in Hamilton Ontario and has been a strong voice, advocating for the improved status of women locally and through our affiliation with YWCA Canada and the World YWCA.

How You Can Help

Our volunteers are ambassadors in the community and embody our vision, mission and values. By volunteering with YWCA Hamilton, you make an impact on the lives of the women and girls that we serve.

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The YWCA Hamilton encourages applications from Indigenous, Black and Racialized candidates, as well as candidates with disabilities and candidates who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or any of the previously mentioned identities, which may intersect.

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Our Catering Services

At The Table is a social catering enterprise.

We use fresh, local and seasonal ingredients and provide healthy meals and training to women and girls.

Call Us: 905-297-0682

Visit At The Table

My Hamilton Gym

We’re a local gym and a community.

Engage in our holistic approach to health and wellness that focuses on mind, body, and spirit.

Visit Us: 75 MacNab St S, Hamilton, Ontario

View Wellness Schedules

Our Catering Services

At The Table is a social catering enterprise.

We use fresh, local and seasonal ingredients and provide healthy meals and training to women and girls.

Call Us: 905-297-0682

Visit At The Table

Women's Enterprise Centre

YWCA Hamilton Women’s Enterprise Centre supports new and existing businesses with one-on-one coaching, business plan training and mentoring.

My Hamilton Gym

We’re a local gym and a community.

Engage in our holistic approach to health and wellness that focuses on mind, body, and spirit.

Visit Us: 75 MacNab St S, Hamilton, Ontario

View Wellness Schedules

YWCA Hamilton News

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YWCA Hamilton’s Encore program is a lifeline for breast cancer survivors

10 September 2020

YWCA Hamilton’s new RISE Collective helps amplify youth voices in the community

3 September 2020

YWCA Hamilton’s STEP Program helps young people smash barriers to employment

25 August 2020

You walked the walk, your way! Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2020 raises over $113,000

20 August 2020

To rebuild after COVID-19, we need a feminist recovery plan, says YWCA Hamilton CEO Denise Christopherson

20 August 2020

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes helps fund vital YWCA Hamilton programs

12 August 2020

Learn more about the skilled trades with YWCA Hamilton’s Pre-Apprenticeship programs

4 August 2020

Rendering of newly-named Putman Family YWCA in daylight hours

Neighbourhood residents are ready to welcome Putman Family YWCA to Ottawa Street

28 July 2020

A woman walks through a hospital hallway

YWCA Hamilton Board Member Dr. Carys Massarella part of new series celebrating trans lives

7 July 2020

A closeup of two feet in red floral flip flops.

Why YWCA Hamilton’s Walk Mile in Her Shoes matters, this year more than ever

29 June 2020

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“Did you know?” A new YWCA Hamilton Blog series

24 June 2020

Gift bags donated by an anonymous donor.

YWCA Hamilton Overwhelmed by Community Support during COVID-19

18 June 2020

YWCA Hamilton Statement on Racial Justice

1 June 2020

YWCA Hamilton Staff Innovate to Engage Community

29 April 2020

Committed to Keeping Our Community Safe

17 April 2020

A woman wearing a face mask walks on a city street

COVID-19 is a Gendered Issue

15 April 2020

Exterior of YWCA Hamilton

COVID-19 Update for April 1

1 April 2020

Exterior of YWCA Hamilton

How You Can Help

19 March 2020

YWCA Hamilton Programming Update

15 March 2020

Important Update on COVID-19 Planning

12 March 2020

YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction 2020 Winners Announced!

5 March 2020

Rendering of newly-named Putman Family YWCA in daylight hours

YWCA Ottawa Street will be named the Putman Family YWCA

5 March 2020

A child's hands wrap Christmas gifts near a Christmas tree.

Help us make the holidays special for women and children in Hamilton

18 December 2019

Photo says JR DiGS Acoustic Christmas

Volunteer at JR DiGS Acoustic Christmas

4 December 2019

Two hands cup a gift in a brown paper box, tied with a light blue bow.

Give to YWCA Hamilton this holiday season

29 November 2019

Cathy (left) and Lindsey (right) pose for a photo in their apartment. They are getting their lives back together after spending an entire winter sleeping at Carole Anne's Place overflow centre.

Carole Anne’s Place to reopen in December

15 November 2019

Two women participate in a an exercise dance class. They are laughing and appear to be having fun.

YWCA Hamilton partners with Heart and Stroke on free wellness program

23 October 2019

Paper Mache mask featuring a 3-D butterfly as the mouth. The mask is half yellow, decorated with floers and butterflies and half white, decorated with silver sparkles.

Unmask the Silence

18 October 2019

Milli Gould poses for a photo with her sons Mark and Ben and YWCA Hamilton CEO Denise Christopherson.

Remembering Milli Gould

15 October 2019

YWCA Hamilton Director of Operations Medora Uppal (right) gives a tour of the Transitional Living Program to Turning Point member Charaya Thach, Kathy Hayes and Anne Tennier.

Women’s collective awards $5000 to transform lives

10 October 2019

Women's Entrepreneurship Program graduates 2018

Canada invests over $1 million in Hamilton women entrepreneurs

22 August 2019

Entrepreneur Josie Rudderham has her cake and eats it too

17 July 2019

Statement from YWCA Hamilton CEO Denise Christopherson

27 June 2019

A closeup of two feet in red floral flip flops.

YWCA Hamilton Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2019 exceeds all goals

19 June 2019

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes to End Violence against Women and Girls

30 May 2019

Thank Her. 130 Women. 130 Years.

18 April 2019

YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards make herstory

8 March 2019

Living her best life at YWCA Hamilton South Place

7 February 2019

Providing a turning point that will last forever

1 February 2019

Sneak peek of the new Ottawa Street YWCA!

1 February 2019

Women of Distinction 2019 Nominees Announced!

25 January 2019

YWCA Hamilton is leading the way for women’s affordable housing!

22 January 2019

Building our future on Ottawa Street

10 December 2018

Lucia Martinez poses for a photo in the At The Table Cafe

Lucia’s long road home

4 December 2018

Faiza Elbarghathi is smiling to the camera in front of YWCA Hamilton swimming pool

Faiza fulfills her dreams at YWCA Hamilton pool

27 November 2018

A little girl steering sad

You can help families feel safe.

25 November 2018

How YWCA Encore Changes Lives

19 November 2018

Our Featured Story

YWCA Hamilton’s Encore program is a lifeline for breast cancer survivors

When Neanette Atanas talks about YWCA Hamilton’s Encore program, she gets a little emotional. “I may cry when I talk [...]

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