by John McFadden, Kawartha411 | A Peterborough-area mother is both scared and furious that a man, convicted last year of sexually assaulting her teenage daughter in 2019, is out on bail while he appeals the verdict. In order to protect the identity of the young victim, we will not be publishing the name of either …
PTBOCanada | The Kinsmen Club of Peterborough donated $20,000 in support of Safe Nights at YWCA Crossroads Shelter this month announced on Thursday. The emergency shelter is for women and children experiencing gender-based violence. “The Kinsmen Club of Peterborough is very fortunate to be in a position to provide financial assistance to the YWCA Crossroads …
PTBOCanada | YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Education Awards Committee has opened the applications for the 2022 Hazel Education Bursary, on Tuesday, International Women’s Day. YWCA Hazel Education Bursary is intended to help women who have experienced gender-based violence reach their goals through education or training. The Hazel Education Bursary was created by friends the friends and …
KawarthaNOW | Ticket holders selected a hand-crafted bowl donated by local artisans and a coupon for a local restaurant YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s 18th annual YWCA Empty Bowls event has raised $31,427 for YWCA Nourish Food programs to prevent and relieve hunger in the city and county of Peterborough. The event, held last Saturday (February 26) …
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PTBOCanada | A grand total of $31,427 was raised in support of YWCA Nourish Food Programs at the 18 th annual YWCA Empty Bowls event held at The Venue on Feb. 26. Ticket holders at this year’s event received a handcrafted ceramic or wooden bowl and a restaurant coupon card, featuring discounts from 12 participating …
PTBOCanada | “We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about women’s issues and have the desire to be involved with an organization that provides life-saving emergency shelter and support programs, tools and resources that help women and children thrive,” said Wendy Hicks, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Board President. “The YWCA plays a vital role in …
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Learn about what’s new at the YWCA, become a Signal for Help Responder, find details about our March Monthly Giving Match, and help spread the word about this year’s YWCA Hazel Education Bursary. View as pdf
The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is looking for volunteers to join their Board of Directors and board committees. The organization says volunteers should be passionate about women’s issues and have the desire to make a difference in the lives of women and children. The YWCA is seeking women of all backgrounds, abilities and ages. They are …
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Toronto Star | Annual event is held at the Venue with COVID-19 measures in place. The YWCA Empty Bowls benefit took place on Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm at The Venue. Tickets were $50 each and included a handmade one-of-a-kind bowl and a coupon card with discounts from local restaurants. (Read more…)
Global News | YWCA Peterborough Haliburton held their annual Empty Bowls fundraiser in support of the local Nourish initiative. The event has been fighting food insecurity in Peterborough for 18 years. Sam Houpt has the story… Watch Video Now
