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

News / May 14, 2021

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 …

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Violence against women has intensified during the pandemic

Publications, News / September 10, 2021

Since the lock-downs began, women in Peterborough and Haliburton County have reported abuse that is far more serious and complex. A national survey conducted by Ending Violence Association of Canada & London, Ontario-based Anova found that abusers’ tactics are becoming more violent & frequently deadly. *The following letter was written and shared by a woman …

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Empty Bowls brings in 28.5K for Nourish

News / May 14, 2021

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 …

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Bursaries available through YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

News / March 23, 2021

The Haliburton County Echo | By Mike Baker YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is offering women who have experienced gender-based violence the opportunity to pursue a new career. Applications for the 2021 Hazel Education Bursary have been opened, with Kim Dolan, executive director of the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, noting there are two bursaries – one for $2,500 …

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YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser begins

News / May 14, 2021

Peterborough Examiner | In partnership with the Kawartha Potters Guild and event sponsors Kawartha Cardiology Clinic, Cornerstone Family Dentistry, Pure Country 105 and Move 99.7 and Cambium, the YWCA is offering pre-booked, half-hour time slots continuing on Saturday and Sunday at the Kawartha Potters Guild’s pottery shop at 993 Talwood Dr. in the west end …

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YWCA introduces new Hazel Education Bursary

News / May 14, 2021

Freq 90.5/Oldies 96.7 | YWCA Peterborough-Haliburton has announced a new bursary, The Hazel Education Bursary, for local women. Executive Director Kim Dolan says applications are open for women who have faced gender-based barriers. Visit PTBO Today to Listen Now

A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada: Making the economy work for everyone

Publications, News / September 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has eroded hard-fought gains to gender equity. From massive layoffs to increased unpaid work to the rise of domestic violence, women have been disproportionately impacted by the health and economic crisis of COVID-19. Watch the full discussion (44 minute video) with RBC’s Dawn Desjardin, YWCA Canada’s Anjum Sultana and YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s …

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Spring 2021 Newsletter

Publications, News / September 10, 2021

From inclusive violence prevention programs for youth, to online tools that are helping women stay connected in new ways, you’ll find it in our Spring Newsletter. View as pdf

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YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Empty Bowls Campaign

News / May 14, 2021

Global News | Like many non-profit organizations, the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton relied on public events for its major fundraising campaigns-one of those is the Empty Bowls campaign. Before the pandemic the annual lunch event drew crowds from around the community as the organization paired with the Kawartha Potters Guild and local restaurants to offer up …

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Otonabee Ward: Kawartha Potters Guild hosts YWCA’s Empty Bowls

News / May 14, 2021

Peterborough Examiner | Joanne Culley The Kawartha Potters Guild, 993 Talwood Dr. will be hosting the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s 17th Annual Empty Bowls fundraising event on March 12, March 13 and March 14 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, with time slots available for visitors in half-hour increments. There will be plenty of free …

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