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Rogers | Through COVID-19 third waves and lockdowns, organizations across the country continue to pivot programs and find new ways to ensure vulnerable Canadians have safe access to resources and critical supports.  For many organizations supporting our communities, this means an increased reliance on technology and virtual programs. For more than a year, Rogers has …

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Global News | YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is encouraging residents to connect – be it virtually or at a safe social distance – to help raise money for the shelter. The organization is once again launching a virtual campaign and is asking residents to get outside and re-connect for a good cause. Executive Director Kim Dolan …

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PTBO Today | The YWCA has launched its second annual Virtual Challenge, with hopes of shining a light on gender based violence and celebrating mothers locally. Executive Director Kim Dolan says last year there was a lot of creativity on display as people came up with ways to fundraiser. Dolan says the pandemic has been …

YWCA Virtual Challenge shining a light on gender-based violence, celebrating motherhood in May Read More »

PTBOCANADA | The YWCA is hosting a Virtual Challenge as an online fundraising initiative in support of local YWCA resources for women experiencing gender-based violence. Participants choose an activity to accomplish during the month of May, register online and challenge others to match their efforts. “Women’s lives continue to be threatened by abusive men who …

YWCA Launches 2021 Virtual Challenge Fundraiser for Women Read More »

Global News | Intimate partner violence has not stopped through the pandemic, the biggest piece of advice police and support agencies have? Look out for those in your life… Tricia Mason has the story. Watch now

Peterborough Examiner | The Nourish program — a partnership between GreenUP, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, and Peterborough Public Health which cultivates health, builds community, and promotes fairness through programs dedicated to eating, cooking, growing, and advocating for good food — helps to co-ordinate a growing network of thriving resident-led community gardens. These gardens are often in …

Growing more green spaces in Peterborough Read More »

Peterborough Examiner | Funding announcements were made Friday by the federal and provincial governments aiming at supporting seniors and non-profit groups during the pandemic. The New Horizons for Seniors Program is providing nearly $130,000 in funding to 10 community-based projects in Peterborough city and county, MP Maryam Monsef announced. New Horizons for Seniors is a …

Federal, provincial funding to help Peterborough-area seniors cope with isolation Read More »

Peterborough Examiner | This year’s YWCA Empty Bowls campaign raised $28,505 for the YWCA Nourish Food Programs, held earlier this month. The 17th annual event saw participants choosing a bowl at the Kawartha Potters Guild, with COVID-19 measures in place, in return for their donations. They also received coupon cards with discounts from 19 local …

Empty Bowls brings in 28.5K for Nourish Read More »