Quick EscapeIntroducing – The Oakwood Project
November 22nd is National Housing Day. Since 2016, women’s homelessness and precarious housing have increased significantly, with the most drastic […]
Tag: Women’s Housing
Quick EscapeQuick EscapeNewly renovated Carole Anne’s Place provides dignity and safety for women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness
YWCA Hamilton is proud to unveil our newly rebuilt Carole Anne’s Place, our low-barrier overnight drop-in centre for women and […]
Quick EscapeCelebrating One Year of Operations at the Safer Drug Use Space – YWCA Hamilton
One year ago, on April 23rd, 2022, YWCA Hamilton in partnership with the Hamilton Social Medicine Response Team and Keeping Six officially opened our Safer Drug Use Space (SUS). Over this past year, we have worked together to create a space where women, trans and non-binary people who use drugs and experience homelessness are respected, cared for, and supported.
Quick EscapeYWCA Hamilton’s 2022 Holiday Campaign raises over $41,000 – and wraps our residents with care
On the coldest nights of the holiday season, residents in YWCA Hamilton’s Transitional Living Program received a gift that will […]
Quick EscapeYWCA Hamilton celebrates the season at our Holiday Market!
It was a day of fun, celebration, and festive cheer this weekend at YWCA Hamilton’s annual Holiday Market! On Sunday, […]
Quick EscapeStatement from Denise Christopherson, CEO, on National Housing Day
YWCA Hamilton Staff: Today is National Housing Day – an opportunity to raise awareness about the need for safe, reliable, […]
Quick EscapeYWCA brings the fight to end homelessness to Parliament Hill in the leadup to World Homeless Day
October 10 is World Homeless Day – a day to draw attention to the needs of people who experience homelessness [...]
Quick EscapeYWCA Hamilton’s Safer Use Drug Space offers safety, support, colouring, and connection
YWCA Hamilton’s Safer Use Drug Space tells many stories. There are stories of loss and tragedy, particularly as staff, clients, [...]
Quick EscapeBack to School Bonanza at the Putman Family YWCA helps families fight food insecurity and prepare for September
Back to school is an exciting time for students – and part of the joy and anticipation of heading back […]
Quick EscapeYWCA Hamilton partners with the Hamilton Jewish Federation to help fight food insecurity
The Hamilton Jewish Federation and YWCA Hamilton are on a mission to alleviate food insecurity for the 50 women and […]