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First Responders roll up their sleeves to help address Hamilton’s affordable housing shortage
Hamilton’s first responders are always willing to help the community – and now, they’re focusing their efforts on responding to [...]
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Construction in the final stages at YWCA Hamilton’s new Putman Family YWCA on Ottawa Street
We’re almost there! Construction on our new Putman Family YWCA on Ottawa Street is in the final stretch, and we [...]
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A statement from YWCA Hamilton CEO on Anti-Muslim Attacks in London
Like so many of you, my heart is heavy today with the horrific news of the hate-motivated act of terrorism […]
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A statement from our CEO on the discovery of a mass grave of 215 Indigenous children
It has been an emotional few days as we process the discovery of a mass grave at a residential school […]
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Statement from Denise Christopherson, CEO, on allegations of sexual misconduct in the Hamilton restaurant industry
On behalf of the entire team at YWCA Hamilton, I would like to address recent reports in the Hamilton Spectator […]
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A new chapter for YWCA Hamilton’s MacNab Street building
Since Covid-19 hit almost exactly one year ago, every organization has had to face serious questions about how it operates, […]
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YWCA Hamilton Staff celebrate the holidays online with the help of special guest Terra Lightfoot
It’s been a week of celebration and cheer at YWCA Hamilton as our staff came together to celebrate the season [...]
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YWCA Hamilton to receive $6.4 million to train women in high-skill tech sectors and develop an app
We’ve got big news, Hamilton! We’re thrilled to announce that YWCA Hamilton is receiving $6.4 million from the Federal Economic [...]
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Community spotlight: How local vendors, businesses, and artisan support vital programming at YWCA Hamilton
It’s often said that Hamilton is a big city with a small-town feel. While we have the amenities of a [...]
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YWCA Hamilton’s Impact Report offers a glimpse into our work in the community
Did you know… …that 212 women had a safe place to rest 3044 times during last winter’s coldest months at [...]
