Peterborough Examiner | The 16th annual YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser was held at The Venue on George Street over the lunch hour Friday in support of the YWCA Nourish program in Peterborough. For $40 supporters chose from hundreds of ceramic and wooden bowls — crafted and donated by local artisans with Kawartha Potters’ Guild, Kawartha…read more
Month: February 2020

Passion for social justice fuels new YWCA’s director’s work
The Minden Times | Chad Ingram It’s been a full-circle journey for Kim Dolan the new executive director of the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton as she takes over the helm of the organization where she began her career in social services and advocacy more than 30 years ago. “It was my first really serious job” Dolan…read more

Food insecurity: Empty Bowls fundraiser to raise awareness on poverty
Global News Morning | Executive Director of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, Kim Dolan, was on Global News Morning to discuss the role of the YWCA in the community and to talk about the importance of food security. An upcoming fundraiser aims to raise awareness around poverty and to support local food services. Global Peterborough’s Caley Bedore…read more

Tickets on sale for YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 28 at The Venue in Peterborough
Kawartha Now | Guests can select a bowl made by local artisans and enjoy food from local restaurants, with proceeds supporting Nourish food programs. On Wednesday morning (February 5) at Cornerstone Family Dentistry at 681 Reid Street in Peterborough, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton announced tickets are on sale for the organization’s 16th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser,…read more