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, […]
Tag: Women’s Housing
Quick EscapeQuick 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 […]
Quick EscapeIndigenous 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, [...]
Quick EscapeYWCA 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. [...]
Quick EscapeWomen’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 [...]
Quick EscapeWomen’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 [...]
Quick EscapeMeet 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,” [...]
