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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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Amanda’s story: How YWCA Hamilton’s Encore program helped a 29-year-old breast cancer warrior
Amanda Rahija was only 29 when she felt a lump in her breast. Breast cancer was the last thing on [...]
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YWCA Hamilton’s Encore program is a lifeline for breast cancer survivors
When Neanette Atanas talks about YWCA Hamilton’s Encore program, she gets a little emotional. “I may cry when I talk [...]
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You walked the walk, your way! Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2020 raises over $113,000
We did it!! The first-ever virtual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was a huge success, drawing 205 participants on [...]
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes helps fund vital YWCA Hamilton programs
When you participate in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, every step helps us provide vital programs to women, girls, [...]
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Why YWCA Hamilton’s Walk Mile in Her Shoes matters, this year more than ever
It’s been called the “Shadow Pandemic.” As the world has faced lockdowns to the Covid-19 pandemic, violence against women and [...]
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YWCA Hamilton Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2019 exceeds all goals
We did it, Hamilton! Thanks to you, the 10th annual YWCA Hamilton Walk A Mile In Her Shoes was an [...]
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Walk A Mile In Her Shoes to End Violence against Women and Girls
Imagine waking up to the shrill sound of the alarm on your phone, alerting you that a child has been [...]
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YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards make herstory
Our selfie game was strong and social media was buzzing Thursday evening, as more than 900 people descended upon the [...]
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Women of Distinction 2019 Nominees Announced!
Last night, industry leaders in the areas of art, science, business, health, academia, public service, sports and finance gathered at [...]