Lynn Zimmer did it with a note on message board, a lot of hard work, and a sense of hope in humans and their capabilities by Glen Herbert “I’m very practical,” says Lynn Zimmer. “I’d reached the point where I just felt very tired of having to be angry about everything all the time. I…read more
Month: October 2019
Parking with MF: Lynn Zimmer talks with Michelle Ferreri about how she became involved in helping women escape domestic violence and what lies ahead
Watch the video here: Thank you Michelle Ferreri and sponsor, JJ Stewart Motors Ltd, for helping to share these important stories.
Fall 2019 Newsletter
Our community’s collective compassion has led to brighter futures for single mothers, spaces where girls can confidently hone their leadership skills, opportunities for families and neighbours to connect over food, and safer transitions for women and children fleeing abuse. Our hearts are full, sharing the many ways YOU’VE helped make life better over the past…read more
Trinity Congregation Transforms Local Lives
Homeward Bound Peterborough, an innovative wrap-around program that provides vulnerable single mothers with opportunities to gain education, secure employment and build a better future, first captured the imagination of Trinity United Church Congregation in 2016. As the program turned from a dream into a reality, the congregation’s original plan to provide funding for the furnishings…read more
Saying Farewell to Lynn Zimmer
A message of thanks from YWCA Board President, Neera Jeyabalan “Every now and then, we have the good fortune to cross paths with someone who changes us for the better, forever. Lynn Zimmer is one of those people and getting to know her has changed who I am in a profound way, in a way…read more
Stronger Together
While many people don’t think of themselves as having the means to make a difference, a gift in a will often allows individuals to leave a larger gift than would be possible in their lifetime – and the collective impact of these gifts can be truly transformative for women and children. Debra Clarke (pictured above),…read more
Linz Hunt’s 2019 Sahara Desert Challenge, supporting Crossroads Shelter
This November, Linz Hunt will be embarking on a 100 km, 5 day trek through the Sahara Desert in support of YWCA Crossroads Shelter. “As a real estate agent, my job is to help my clients find the perfect place to live, and it breaks my heart to know that there are some who relate…read more
‘What’s Next?’ Fund – A Tribute to Lynn Zimmer
The ‘What’s Next?’ Fund is an initiative spearheaded by the friends and family of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton to commemorate Lynn Zimmer’s brilliant career, to celebrate her transition to the next exciting phase of her life and to ensure that women in our community will have brighter and more independent futures for years to come. As…read more