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YWCA 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 […]
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Indigenous History Celebration at Putman Family YWCA brings new neighbours together
When Barbie Scott drums, she puts her bare feet on the ground. “The drum is Mother Earth’s heartbeat,” says Barbie, [...]
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YWCA Hamilton’s New Safer Use Drug Space offers a haven for women who use substances
A new program at YWCA Hamilton is helping to save the lives of some of our community’s most vulnerable people. [...]
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Women’s Health Drop-In Days – providing continued support to women, Trans and gender diverse persons experiencing homelessness in Hamilton
YWCA Hamilton is proud to partner once again with the Greater Hamilton Health Network (GHHN) to offer free health and [...]
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Women’s Health Days at YWCA Hamilton provide support to women experiencing homelessness
If you passed by YWCA Hamilton’s MacNab Street building recently, you may have noticed a large Screen for Life bus [...]
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Meet Kim: Providing a lifeline for women and children fleeing abuse at YWCA Hamilton’s Phoenix Place
When you hear Kim Shears describe her job, it sounds fairly straightforward. “Just empowering women is really the biggest thing,” [...]
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YWCA Hamilton offers a glimpse inside the Putman Family YWCA in honour of National Housing Day
Each year, on November 22, Canadians recognize National Housing Day – an opportunity for housing providers, stakeholders and residents come [...]
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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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YWCA Hamilton marks International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day – a global event held each year that aims to raise awareness of […]
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“It’s a piece of empowerment” – how YWCA Hamilton’s Callback program helps provide cell phones to those in need
Imagine fleeing an abuser and needing to call someone for help. Or a newcomer overcoming a language barrier who happens […]
