Julie Garvin

Learn about what the pandemic has meant for YWCA programs and front-line teams, what’s top of mind during early stages of re-opening, how the Nourish team is responding to the needs of our community, and how you can help create change for local women and children through the YWCA Virtual Challenge. View Summer 2020 Newsletter …

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Shelter, safety planning, referrals and ongoing support are more important now than ever. Staying home is causing increased risk of harm to women and children who are now trapped with abusers, with fewer opportunities to get help. Here and around the world, women who have been able to reach safety or call for help report …

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During the COVID-19 outbreak, there has already been a sharp increase in the risk of domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) due to restrictions on movement. COVID-19 is not the cause of domestic violence, but it can escalate an already abusive situation. View Info Sheet as PDF

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 …

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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.