By Mike Baker, The Highlander | The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is further away than it has ever been from achieving its goal of putting itself out of business. Demand for services at the local women’s shelter reached new, record-breaking highs in 2021 as dozens of women from across the Highlands sought support to escape abusive, …
The Morning Show on CHEX | An event that helps those who are food insecure plan meals, grow food and fill the fridge…. all through Empty Bowls and the remarkable talent of local artisans. Kim Dolan explains: Watch Video
KawarthaNOW | YWCA Peterborough Haliburton and the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre are collectively receiving over $200,000 in provincial funding to help address the growing demand during the pandemic for rural services for women who have experienced violence and exploitation. Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith made a virtual announcement on Thursday …
KawarthaNOW | Last fall’s “Love You” campaign by Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Peterborough has resulted in a $14,081 donation to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton to help local women safely escape violence and abuse. During the campaign, Shoppers Drug Mart customers were encouraged to make a donation by purchasing paper icons in Peterborough stores, with 100 …
KawarthaNOW | Tickets are now on sale for the YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser, which takes place at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, February 26th. All proceeds from the 18th annual event will directly support YWCA Nourish Food programs to prevent and relieve hunger in the city and county of Peterborough. “In Peterborough, one …
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PTBOCanada | Darling Insurance and Sentinel Risk Insurance, along with the support of Hamilton Township Mutual Insurance and Gore Mutual Insurance made a donation of $16,500 to five local charities over the holidays. The four local businesses split the donation between One Roof Community Centre, YWCA Peterborough-Haliburton Nourish Program, The Salvation Army, Women’s Resources in …
KawarthaNOW | Funds raised at networking organization’s annual holiday gala will support 135 safe nights for women and children fleeing violence and abuse. The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) has donated $8,725.31 to the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton in support of the YWCA Crossroads Shelter for women and children fleeing violence and abuse. WBN president …
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Crossroads Shelter and HERS – Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace are essential services for women and children fleeing violence in Peterborough and Haliburton County. We continue to provide reliable, confidential support, resources, safety and information around the clock. We have implemented COVID-19 screening assessment, disinfecting, physical distancing and isolation practices to keep everyone as safe as possible. We know that dramatic health …
It takes the support of an entire community to end violence against women. THANK YOU for being by our side over the last year and standing with us in our mission to end gender-based violence. We hope this short video warms your heart and offers a glimpse into just how important your support has been:
By Lisa Gervais, The Highlander | The Highlands’ housing crisis is being felt by the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton with a lack of affordable housing meaning women and children are having to stay long-term at the County’s only shelter. YWCA director of client services, Darlene Smith-Harrison, said “sometimes the women are with us much longer than …
