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Tag Days in Haliburton County
July 29, 2017
Starts: 9:00 AM Ends: 1:00 PM
Help women and children fleeing abuse by making a cash donation to the YWCA when you see our volunteers at local businesses. Every dollar collected during Tag Days in Haliburton County stays local and directly supports programs and services that help women and children escape violence and rebuild their lives. To join us for the…read more
YWCA Week Without Violence – Video Screening & Arts Festival
October 19, 2017
Starts: 6:00 PM Ends: 8:00 PM
Each year during the third week of October, Canadians bond with people in over 90 countries around the world to mark the YWCA Week Without Violence, a week-long celebration promoting diverse approaches to creating a violence-free world. The Peterborough WWV Steering Committee invites members of the local community to create short videos in honour of…read more
Publications
2017 Impact Report
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
Winter/Spring 2017 Newsletter
In this edition of our newsletter, you’ll hear from our Long Term Education Award recipient and learn all about our BoySpace pilot program. Be sure not to miss our upcoming events (like Walk a Mile in Her Shoes!) and great snapshots of hard-working community members who share our commitment to improving local lives.
News
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