Julie Garvin

Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, and YWCA Peterborough Haliburton executive director Kim Dolan during a virtual announcement of over $200,000 in provincial funding for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton and Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre on February 10, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshots)

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton and Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre receive over $200,000 in provincial funding

KawarthaNOW | YWCA Peterborough Haliburton and the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre are collectively receiving over $200,000 in provincial funding to help address the growing demand during the pandemic for rural services for women who have experienced violence and exploitation. Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith made a virtual announcement on Thursday …

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Store manager Tanya Farrow (left) with team members from the High Street and Lansdowne Street Shoppers Drug Mart

Shoppers Drug Mart ‘Love You’ campaign raises over $14,000 for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

KawarthaNOW | Last fall’s “Love You” campaign by Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Peterborough has resulted in a $14,081 donation to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton to help local women safely escape violence and abuse. During the campaign, Shoppers Drug Mart customers were encouraged to make a donation by purchasing paper icons in Peterborough stores, with 100 …

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beautiful handcrafted bowls at YWCA Empty Bowls, photo by Daniel Morris Photography

Tickets on sale for YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 26

KawarthaNOW | Tickets are now on sale for the YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser, which takes place at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, February 26th. All proceeds from the 18th annual event will directly support YWCA Nourish Food programs to prevent and relieve hunger in the city and county of Peterborough. “In Peterborough, one …

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Darling Insurance Donates $16,500 to Five Local Charities in Partnership with other local Brokerages

PTBOCanada | Darling Insurance and Sentinel Risk Insurance, along with the support of Hamilton Township Mutual Insurance and Gore Mutual Insurance made a donation of $16,500 to five local charities over the holidays. The four local businesses split the donation between One Roof Community Centre, YWCA Peterborough-Haliburton Nourish Program, The Salvation Army, Women’s Resources in …

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Christine Teixeira (right), president of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough, presents a cheque for $8,725.31 to Ria Nicholson, lead philanthropic advisor with YWCA Peterborough Haliburton. The funds, raised in December 2021 during the networking organization's annual holiday gala, will support the YWCA Crossroads Shelter for women and children fleeing violence and abuse.

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough donates $8,725.31 to YWCA Crossroads Shelter

KawarthaNOW | Funds raised at networking organization’s annual holiday gala will support 135 safe nights for women and children fleeing violence and abuse. The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) has donated $8,725.31 to the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton in support of the YWCA Crossroads Shelter for women and children fleeing violence and abuse. WBN president …

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COVID-19 Update

​Crossroads Shelter and HERS – Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace are essential services for women and children fleeing violence in Peterborough and Haliburton County. We continue to provide reliable, confidential support, resources, safety and information around the clock. We have implemented COVID-19 screening assessment, disinfecting, physical distancing and isolation practices to keep everyone as safe as possible. We know that dramatic health …

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Thank you from the YWCA – Video

It takes the support of an entire community to end violence against women. THANK YOU for being by our side over the last year and standing with us in our mission to end gender-based violence. We hope this short video warms your heart and offers a glimpse into just how important your support has been:

YWCA Women's Centre sign, showing counselling & support for women: 705-286-6442

Housing crisis impacts women’s shelter

By Lisa Gervais, The Highlander | The Highlands’ housing crisis is being felt by the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton with a lack of affordable housing meaning women and children are having to stay long-term at the County’s only shelter. YWCA director of client services, Darlene Smith-Harrison, said “sometimes the women are with us much longer than …

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a portrait of philanthropists David and Patricia Morton

David and Patricia Morton donate $50,000 to YWCA’s Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace

KawarthaNOW | Local philanthropists David and Patricia Morton have donated $50,000 through the Morton Family Foundation in support of the YWCA’s Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace (HERS). HERS provides safe and supportive temporary accommodations for women, with and without children, who are fleeing abuse in Haliburton County. The service, designed to be available on an as-needed …

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Holiday shopping passport early bird winner Gabi Hintelmann shows off her winning passport at John Roberts Clothiers with shop owner John Martin - photo courtesy of The Boro

Holiday Shopping Passport Second Early Bird Winner Donates to YWCA

PTBOCanada | Gabi Hintelmann was announced the winner of the second Holiday Shopping Passport early bird draw of 2021, and donated her winnings to YWCA Peterborough. Hintelmann’s completed Holiday Shopping Passport was drawn on Dec. 8 at the Maple Moose Pub located at 331 George St. by The Boro, who is hosting the campaign. Hintelmann …

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