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YWCA Hamilton joins the call to end Ontario’s she-cession
It’s only been a few weeks since the 44th federal election – but in only a few short months, Ontarians [...]
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Stories about members in our community whose lives have been impacted by our programs and services.
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YWCA Hamilton prepares to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a nationwide opportunity for reflection and reckoning. At YWCA Hamilton, [...]
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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 […]
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Impact Report: How Our Pandemic Response Impacted the Community
It can sometimes be difficult to wrap your head around YWCA Hamilton’s true impact on the community. Through our day-to-day […]
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Women Out of Work: report by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce in partnership with YWCA Hamilton shines a light on the economic effects of Covid-19 on women
Studies have shown that women and gender-diverse people in Canada have been hit harder by the economic impacts of Covid-19 [...]
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Myths and realities about women and homelessness
At YWCA Hamilton, we see the realities of homelessness every day – but there are still many misconceptions and stereotypes [...]
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YWCA Hamilton’s Take: The Tokyo Olympics brought the gender divide in sports to the forefront
The Tokyo Olympics are over – but the conversations about women in sports are only beginning. The Tokyo Games became […]
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Introducing YWCA Q&A: a new blog series tackling issues that affect our work at YWCA Hamilton
Welcome to the first installment of YWCA Q&A – a semi-regular feature on our blog tackling issues that matter to […]
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A Statement from speqtrum Co-Founder Jyssika Russell
I wanted to take some time to share with you some important news, for both speqtrum and myself. In this […]
