YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is seeking dynamic women to join the organization’s Board of Directors. “We need women who will take a strong role in planning a sustainable future for the YWCA’s life-saving programs. We need women who want to get involved and try new things, and who have about ten to twelve hours a month…read more
Month: March 2019
Winter Spring 2019 Newsletter
What’s unique about our work in Haliburton County? Why are we passionate about tackling food insecurity? How can you support a friend faced with intimate partner abuse? Download our Winter / Spring Newsletter for a closer look at what’s happening at the YWCA and how your support is helping to create positive change.
Homeward Bound program in Peterborough gets $1M in federal funding over five years
The Peterborough Examiner | The local YWCA is about to receive $1 million in federal funding over five years for a program to help single mothers access affordable housing as well as a college education. Women and Gender Equality and International Development Minister Maryam Monsef — who is the MP for Peterborough-Kawartha — made the…read more
Empty Bowls event fills up Nourish, JustFood programs
The Peterborough Examiner | The 15th annual YWCA Empty Bowls event in support of the JustFood and Nourish local food programs was held Friday at The Venue to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in the community. The event attracted more than 200 supporters. “We hope to exceed over $18,000 to $19,000 from last…read more