In Her Shoes YW Program volunteer tells us why she loves to give back
Kathy Joslin is a tenant at our supportive housing facility on Lincoln Rd. She regularly drops by the office with bags of donations for In Her Shoes, YW’s employment and entrepreneurship training program. Her donations include new or gently used clothing, accessories, bags and jewelry. “Giving back to the community makes me feel good,” says […]
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Like so many others, I find the lead up to the holidays a time to reflect and share. On behalf of the entire staff and Board of Directors, I want to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who chose to support the YW Kitchener-Waterloo. Whether it’s through ongoing or one-time monetary donations or gift items, […]
Join Club 84
Since 1980, over 800 past and present Club 84 members have donated nearly $2 million in endowed and operating funds to the YW. Historically, Club 84 donations were made in support of the YW’s 66-bed emergency shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness. The club took it’s name from the shelter’s address: 84 Frederick Street. […]
Purse Project
Gayla – organizer and philanthropist extraordinaire represents Slate Church in Waterloo. Together with her Sisterhood & City Impact Ministry, they collected over 400 purses in support of women in need. “We started this initiative as volunteers, and now we are the new organizers! We felt so much joy stuffing purses filled with new or gently […]
Donated Dinner
Our affordable housing and supportive housing team holds an annual Christmas Dinner for tenants and staff of 155 Lincoln Rd. “Christmas is a time of year for everyone to feel love and joy.” Thank you to the Lincoln Road Chapel for their hospitality and the great group of volunteers who hosted and served dinner and […]
Steeped in Kindness
Amanda Muzuk is a Steeped Tea Independent Consultant and believe us when we say she is steeped in kindness! Amanda created and organized a fabulous tea-event hosted by one of YW Club 84 Members. Amanda generously donated her commission from her business in the amount of: $512.35. Thank you so much! Your generous donation is […]
Toasty Toes
In five years, 46,282 pairs of socks have been donated to those in need, thanks to ToastyToes. New warm socks are welcome and essential for people who are homeless or at risk. Sharon Gilroy-Dreher is on a mission to ensure there’s a pair for everyone in Waterloo Region who needs them. Her initiative ToastyToes started […]
Saints at St. Daniel
Sydney- a student from St. Daniel School in Kitchener along with her best friend Gabriella started a Hat, Sock and Mitten fundraising drive. Grade 8 students and members of the ” WE Action Team” banned together to collect over 350 items for the YW! Students also raised $150.00 dollars for which they bought even more […]
A Social Surprise
We’re very proud of all of our board members, and they do so much for us. They are the angels behind the scenes, and we don’t often get the opportunity to brag about all of their hard work and efforts. Recently, Shelly Deitner -a YW Board Member donated a $500 cheque! The money came from […]
Parkminster United Church serves up Kindness
It really is the most wonderful time of the year – especially when the good-hearted people from Parkminster United Church cook and serve festive dinners for the residents of our emergency shelter. “It has become an annual tradition for Parkminster United Church, Waterloo. We’ve been doing this for 20 years. To celebrate the 50th anniversary […]
