Introducing the 2018 Women of Distinction Nominees

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YWCA Hamilton Announces 34 incredible Women Nominated for the 2018 Women of Distinction Awards

Nominees were honoured on Thursday, 18 January 18 2018 at the Art Gallery of Hamilton during the Women of Distinction Nominee Reception. The nominee reception was sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Burlington.

The Women of Distinction Awards are nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious awards for women. YWCAs from across Canada join in the celebration each year, honouring the achievements of women across the country.

Recipients of YWCA Hamilton’s Women of Distinction Awards will be announced at the awards evening on Thursday, March 8, 2018 (International Women’s Day) at Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s. YWCA Hamilton is pleased to announce that ArcelorMittal Dofasco is this year’s Presenting Sponsor.

Tickets

Share the evening with friends, family, or co-workers at the Women of Distinction Awards dinner and awards ceremony, which takes place on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s.

Individual Tickets: $100.00
Reserve a Table of 10
: $1000.00

View the full event details and purchase your tickets here:

News and Events

Women of Distinction Nominees and their Categories

Board of Directors

YWCA Hamilton is currently accepting nominations to fill positions on the Board of Directors, to commence in September 2023. This is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who are passionate about YWCA Hamilton’s mission.

Brenda in front of Putman Family YWCA

Brenda’s Story

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Building our future on Ottawa Street

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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

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Committed to Keeping Our Community Safe

Yesterday we learned that a client in one of our facilities has tested positive for COVID-19. The client who has […]

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COVID-19 is a Gendered Issue

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COVID-19 Update for April 1

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Josie Rudderham

Entrepreneur Josie Rudderham has her cake and eats it too

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

Faiza fulfills her dreams at YWCA Hamilton pool

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Front Desk Volunteer

TYPE: In-person
TIME COMMITMENT: 1-6 hours/week; 1-2 shifts/month; between 9 AM to 9 PM; flexible work schedule

Front Desk Volunteer, while providing assistance to the Front Desk team, will welcome clients, volunteers, staff, and community members at the MacNab and Putman Family YWCA facilities.

Good Beginnings Volunteer

TYPE: Hybrid, both virtual and in-person opportunities exist
TIME COMMITMENT: 2 to 3 hours per week, plus travel time for in-home visits

YWCA Good Beginnings is a volunteer assistance program available for mothers in Hamilton and the surrounding area with infants younger than six months of age. The program involves weekly in-home visits from a trained volunteer

Happy Holidays from YWCA Hamilton

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How You Can Help

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How YWCA Encore Changes Lives

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How YWCA Hamilton’s STEP program changes lives

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Imagine Day Program Volunteer

TYPE: In-person
TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum of Six (6) month commitment

The Imagine Day Program Volunteer will provide supports to adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis and may display challenging behaviors. This volunteer will assist in delivery of direct and indirect support services with a focus on therapeutic recreation, inclusion and community integration as assigned by the Program Supervisor – Community Participation or designate

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Important Update on COVID-19 Planning

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Jane Allison, Principal/Owner, Dovetail Community

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JOIN New Mothers’ Support Volunteer

TYPE: Hybrid, both virtual and in-person opportunities exist
TIME COMMITMENT: Between 1 to 4 visits Monthly; each visit is 2 to 3 hours
TERMS OF POSITION: Six (6) month commitment

YWCA Hamilton Mother’s Support Services is looking for individuals to Canada to apply to provide volunteer assistance for newcomer mothers in the Hamilton and the surrounding area. The Mother’s Support Group volunteer will provide support to new mothers with infants younger than twelve months of age.

Living her best life at YWCA Hamilton South Place

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

Lucia’s long road home

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Marilyn Hill sitting on her couch

Marilyn Hill: YWCA Hamilton’s Storyteller

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Myths and realities about women and homelessness

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Rendering of newly-named Putman Family YWCA in daylight hours

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

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Providing a turning point that will last forever

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

Remembering Milli Gould

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Seniors Call & Connect Volunteer

TYPE: In-person
TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours/week; 1-2 shifts/month; between 9 AM to 9 PM; flexible work schedule

The YWCA Hamilton Seniors Call & Connect Volunteer provides assistance to the (Seniors) Active Living Centre 55+ team, inclusive of: providing telephone calls to seniors, engaging in social discussions, offering resources and connections to community programs, and providing updates on current & upcoming YWCA programming for the MacNab/Putman Family YWCA facility

Pride and Remembrance Run

Show your pride and help support Hamilton’s Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ youth!

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Sneak peek of the new Ottawa Street YWCA!

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Suzanne Zandbergen, Owner, The Generator

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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

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You can help families feel safe.

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YWCA Closed Today

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YWCA Hamilton Closed Today

It’s definitely been a wild winter! YWCA Hamilton MacNab Street is closed and all non-essential YWCA Hamilton programming is cancelled […]

Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger, Hamilton YWCA CEO Denise Christopherson, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas Filomena Tassi and City of Hamilton Director of Housing Edward John pose for a photo in front of the site of the future YWCA Hamilton Ottawa Street.

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

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YWCA Hamilton marks Black History Month with a reading challenge

As Black History Month comes to a close, we at YWCA Hamilton are proud to share an exciting project we’ve […]

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YWCA Hamilton Overwhelmed by Community Support during COVID-19

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YWCA Hamilton Programming Update

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YWCA Hamilton Snow Day Update Feb.27, 2019

YWCA Hamilton will close today at 4pm due to inclement weather. However, the MacNab Street Child Care Centre will remain […]

YWCA Hamilton Staff celebrate the holidays online with the help of special guest Terra Lightfoot

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YWCA Hamilton Staff Innovate to Engage Community

We are entering our seventh week of pandemic measures and many of us might be feeling a bit restless, patiently […]

YWCA Ontario Responds to the 2023 Provincial Budget

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Rendering of newly-named Putman Family YWCA in daylight hours

YWCA Ottawa Street will be named the Putman Family YWCA

The newly-reimagined Ottawa Street YWCA will be named The Putman Family YWCA, thanks to a $1 million donation from Hamilton’s […]