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Upcoming Events
Cultivating Change: Engaging Women in Political Action
April 26, 2018
Starts: 5:30 PM Ends: 9:00 PM
When women get involved in the political process communities change. Join us for an evening of information, wisdom sharing, connection and action. Discover how you can get involved and be a part of cultivating change in the Peterborough region! LET’S BE THE CHANGE! All are welcome to this free event which will include food, a…read more
Democracy Talks
May 2 - 30, 2018
Join us on Wednesdays in May and make your voice count! Is there an issue you care about but you’re not sure how to take action? Do you feel like your voice doesn’t matter? In our five part Democracy Talks series you’ll learn about: the levels of government the electoral system how to respectfully disagree…read more
National Garage Sale for Shelter
May 12, 2018
Starts: 8:00 AM Ends: 12:00 PM
Royal LePage Frank Real Estate is hosting their annual garage sale, raising funds to help women and children in our community safely escape violence. 100% of proceeds will be donated to YWCA Crossroads Shelter. This year’s event will include a BBQ with peameal and egg on bun with drink, baked goods, plant sale and of course…read more
Publications
Fall 2017 Newsletter
We truly appreciate your continued commitment to women and children in our community and hope you’ll enjoy learning more about the latest YWCA initiatives (including what’s new at Crossroads Shelter!) and how women describe the positive effect your support has had in their lives in our Fall 2017 Newsletter. Lives are saved and forever changed…read more
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
News
April 26th event encourages Peterborough women to get involved in politics
April 12, 2018 – Kawartha Now A group of local women is encouraging other women in Peterborough to get involved in politics by hosting “Cultivating Change – Engaging Women in Political Action” on Thursday, April 26th. The event, which takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Ashburnham Reception Centre (840 Armour Road, Peterborough), includes…read more
Re-Loved shopping event aids Peterborough YWCA’s Beyond First Impressions Project in memory of Dr. Judith Buys
April 5, 2018 – Peterborough Examiner – by Clifford Skarstedt The Re-Loved shopping fundraising event began Thursday at the Bannerman’s store on Charlotte St. in Peterborough. Proceeds from the private sales of high-end designer wears support YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s new Beyond First Impressions Project in honour of the late Dr. Judith Buys, a Peterborough dentist…read more
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton food security program gets funding boost
April 6, 2018 – Global News – Sarah Deeth YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is getting almost $400,000 over two years to address the issue of food insecurity in the region. MPP Jeff Leal announced the funding Friday morning at the YWCA’s Simcoe St. office. According to Peterborough Public Health, Peterborough has the highest rate of food…read more