Quick Escape
Our Events
Attend a YWCA Hamilton Event
Fundraising is critical in ensuring the ongoing operations of our programs and services. Join us or lend your support to one of our signature YWCA Hamilton events to directly support women, children and families across Hamilton and Halton.
Women of Distinction Awards
Honouring the women and girls across Hamilton and Halton who have rolled up their sleeves in response to Covid-19.
Walk a Mile In Her Shoes
Violence against women is on the rise. Wear red and walk in solidarity with survivors of violence. Join us August 11-18, 2021 for the International Walk to End Violence Against Women.
Move More for Encore
Fight for survivors of breast cancer by moving with us.
Totally Awesome Young Women Breakfast
Check back soon for more information about our 2021 TAYWB!
Ability Walk and Roll
YWCA Hamilton partners with other developmental services organizations to host the Ability Walk and Roll event to raise awareness and celebrate the gifts of people with disabilities
First to Respond
Joining forces to address the affordable housing crisis in Hamilton. We are first on the scene when community calls. Now, we’re responding to the immediate needs of women and families.
Frequently Asked Questions
YWCA Hamilton offers a number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities in support of our signature events. Please contact our Philanthropy Coordinator to receive more information and a customized sponsorship proposal.
YWCA Hamilton events are an impactful way to raise awareness about your business, broaden your audience and align your brand with one of Hamilton’s largest and well-respected charities supporting women, girls and families. As a sponsor, you are a valued partner in YWCA Hamilton’s mission. Your business will benefit from our reach, engagement, and community. Sponsoring a YWCA Hamilton event is a great way to give back and show your support for a cause that you care about.
You can support YWCA Hamilton’s signature events by sponsoring the event, purchasing a ticket, or making a donation. Each signature event’s page will outline the unique ways you can support it as a sponsor, donor, or volunteer. To learn more, please contact our Philanthropy Coordinator.
YWCA Hamilton’s signature events are only possible with the support of our many volunteers. To learn more about event volunteering opportunities, please contact our Community Engagement Coordinator.
Stories on our events
- All
- Olga Cloke Bursary
- volunteer
- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
- Women of Distinction
Walk A Mile in Her Shoes 2021 raises over $150,000 to support survivors of violence
Wow!! We did it! Thanks to you – the generous supporters, partners, and staff of YWCA Hamilton – we are [...]
Learn more about Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2021 – and meet the two amazing emcees of our Virtual Awards Ceremony!
It’s time to wear red, gather your friends and family, and walk in solidarity with survivors of violence. The 12th [...]
YWCA Hamilton honours the winner of the 2021 Olga Cloke Bursary!
We are thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s Olga Cloke Bursary, Olivia Mancini! Olivia is no stranger to […]
YWCA Hamilton celebrates our 2021 Volunteer of the Year!
YWCA Hamilton is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award, Peter Van Dyk! Peter […]
YWCA Hamilton celebrates our 2021 Women of Distinction
Wow! What a night! On Thursday evening, we welcomed over 800 households and more than 1,000 to YWCA Hamilton’s first-ever [...]
You know her! Nominate her for YWCA Hamilton’s 2021 Women of Distinction Awards
We all know an amazing woman who has stepped up in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Let her know [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction 2020 Winners Announced!
YWCA Hamilton is pleased to announce the winners of the 44th annual Women of Distinction Awards, which were held Thursday [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Women of Distinctions Awards Nominations Open
The Power of Women YWCA Hamilton's Women of Distinction Awards 2019 Nominations Open Until January 7, 2019 Join YWCA Hamilton [...]
WOD Past Nominees 2018
Acknowledging and Honouring Our Past Nominated Women of Distinction Women’s organizations in Hamilton with the organizers of last year’s Women’s [...]
Introducing the 2018 Women of Distinction Nominees
YWCA Hamilton Announces 34 incredible Women Nominated for the 2018 Women of Distinction Awards Nominees were honoured on Thursday, 18 [...]
Women of Distinction 2018 – Tickets Now Available
42nd Annual Women of Distinction Awards Spend International Women's Day with friends, family, or co-workers at the 42nd annual Women [...]
