We think it’s incredibly special when someone who used our services lets us know how it all turned out. Because while we work with thousands of women and children each year, that work typically remains quiet and confidential. Often, even our front-line staff don’t know how life changed for the women they’ve supported. This year, our…read more
Month: June 2017

Peterborough support is available for victims of elder abuse
The Peterborough Examiner – June 17, 2017 Who would think that someone would assault or harm an aging parent or loved one? Unfortunately, the abuse of older adults continues and is often at the hands of a spouse or family member, leaving the senior to live in fear, suffering silently behind closed doors. Domestic violence…read more

Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough announces $130K in grants to 26 groups for projects
The Peterborough Examiner – June 7, 2017 – by Clifford Skarstedt The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough announced $130,000 in grants to 26 local charities on Tuesday at St. John’s Anglican Church Guild Hall. The grants will support projects that encourage participation in activities and events to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The recipients…read more

YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes raises $138,204.12 for Crossroads Shelter
kawarthaNOW – June 1, 2017 Community support of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s 9th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes surpassed the ‘3,000 Safe Nights Challenge’ presented by Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre. A grand total of 3,007 Safe Nights ($138,204.12) have been made possible through YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, which took place…read more

Kenner Collegiate, Peterborough Police play charity basketball game to help YWCA Peterborough Haliburton
Peterborough Examiner – June 3, 2017 – by Clifford Skarstedt A charity basketball game was held Friday at the gymn at Kenner Collegiate on Monaghan Road in Peterborough. City police officers squared off against Kenner basketball players raising funds for the school’s Walk A Mile In Her Shoes fundraising campaign. The school’s goal was $2,000…read more