Mark Sokolski, a local Peterborough real estate agent with The Sokolski Real Estate Group, has spent 2023 raising funds and preparing for a unique and exciting challenge to benefit the YWCA! As part of Royal LePage’s nationwide Ecuador Challenge for Shelter, Mark will be heading to Ecuador in November to trek 5 days toward one …
Mark Sokolski is trekking and supporting the YWCA! Read More »
The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is pleased to announce that we are welcoming Tina Thornton to our senior management team as Director of Philanthropy. The decision comes after a comprehensive search to identify a seasoned professional to provide leadership to the Philanthropy Team during an exciting phase of growth for the organization. “I’m excited to welcome …
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People are always shocked when I tell them that the most dangerous time for a woman in an abusive relationship is when she decides to leave. In fact, the risk of being killed is increased up to two years after she has left. That’s one reason why safety planning is such a huge part of …
We are pleased to share our slate of Board members for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Thank you to all of our departing Directors and welcome to our new members! Executive President: Sherri IrelandVice President: Kristina PaudashVice President: Hermione RivisonTreasurer: TBDSecretary: Carly Dupont Directors Heather AdamsMackenzie ClarkRebecca CommandaCrystal DudgeonKim EnglishSue FlanaganJiniththa GanesalingamWendy HicksCathy McIlmurrayLaura PageAmany RaslanJulia …
The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is proud to share our Annual Report for the 2022-2023 year. Please choose from two digital formats: image-based or text-only PDF.
Retired NHL legend and YWCAs are calling for increased research and better treatment pathways for women suffering concussions from violence by an intimate partner VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Sport has dominated the conversation around concussion for the past decade. But there’s a shocking statistic around the prevalence of concussion from domestic violence: For every …
Content note: the story below describes a situation of gender-based violence. If you feel you may be negatively affected by reading, please protect your mental health. You can also contact us on our 24-hour support & crisis line at 1-800-461-7656. My name is Tina and 25 years ago, my doctor said something that would change …
Tina’s Story: “The YWCA helped me rebuild myself on the inside.” Read More »
One of the two themes of this year’s provincial budget, tabled by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy on March 23, was “Working For You.” However, YWCA Ontario, a coalition of 10 YWCAs across the province, remains unclear about who the budget is actually working for – because unfortunately, it is not for women, girls and gender-diverse …
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Peterborough, ON – A grand total of $33,104 was raised in support of YWCA Nourish Food Programs at the 19th annual YWCA Empty Bowls event held at The Venue on Saturday, February 25th. Ticket holders at this year’s event received a handcrafted ceramic or wooden bowl and a restaurant coupon card, featuring discounts from 12 …
