YW KW Blog

The Holiday Spirit: ‘It’s as important to us as giving gifts to our own’

Liz Monteiro December 21, 2023

National Day of Action for Early Learning and Childcare

Liz Monteiro November 30, 2023

Gender-Based Violence is a Preventable Epidemic

Liz Monteiro November 29, 2023

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Liz Monteiro November 23, 2023

Hey girl – the patriarchy called, apparently you owe it money?

Kyra Jansen September 1, 2023

Gender Equity Resources for Waterloo Region

Kayla Lonigro August 24, 2023

Gender Equity, What Does it Mean?

Kayla Lonigro August 8, 2023

Gender Equity in the Waterloo Region

YW Kitchener-Waterloo July 21, 2023

Embrace Equity for IWD 2023

Breanna Lalonde March 8, 2023

Taking Action Against Gender-Based Violence: A Guide for Changemakers

YW Kitchener-Waterloo November 21, 2022

Landscape showing the Grand River in Kitchener-Waterloo, the land which is of the Haldimand Tract within the territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee people.

Land Acknowledgement from YW Kitchener-Waterloo

YW Kitchener-Waterloo September 20, 2022

Building Hope on Block Line Road: Thank you to everyone who helped make this drive a success

YW Kitchener-Waterloo March 1, 2022

New investments in affordable housing provide relief to people experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region

YW Kitchener-Waterloo December 20, 2021

YW Kitchener-Waterloo partners with McMaster University Continuing Education to help women launch into tech roles through a fully funded certificate program

YW Kitchener-Waterloo September 23, 2021

Building Hope on Block Line: Laying the foundation

Shantal Otchere August 5, 2021

“There is pain here. There is loss:” Working on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic

YW Kitchener-Waterloo April 20, 2021

Now is the time to reimagine better homelessness and housing supports for women

YW Kitchener-Waterloo March 25, 2021

YW KW in the media: “Working on women’s equality 365 days a year: YW Kitchener-Waterloo”

YW Kitchener-Waterloo March 25, 2021

A thank you to shelter workers from our CEO

YW Kitchener-Waterloo February 8, 2021

How to give charitably through COVID-19 this holiday season

YW Kitchener-Waterloo December 10, 2020

#GivingTuesday: Give a little to give a lot

YW Kitchener-Waterloo December 1, 2020

YW Kitchener-Waterloo honours the passing of Shannon MacLeod, Elaine Reid and June Edwards

YW Kitchener-Waterloo October 8, 2020

YW Supporter Spotlight: Mike Farwell

YW Kitchener-Waterloo August 4, 2020

Bringing greenspace to our shelter

YW Kitchener-Waterloo July 27, 2020

Why we shouldn’t excuse J. K. Rowling’s transphobic comments

Shantal Otchere June 30, 2020

The work to support Black communities in the fight for justice is far from over

YW Kitchener-Waterloo June 23, 2020

Our A.R. Kaufman YMCA Temporary Shelter is closing

YW Kitchener-Waterloo June 17, 2020

It’s time to build systems that work

YW Kitchener-Waterloo June 1, 2020

Working on the frontline: Finding beauty in a time of coronavirus

YW Kitchener-Waterloo May 22, 2020

Congratulations to our Volunteer Impact Awards 2020 nominee Hockey Helps the Homeless

YW Kitchener-Waterloo April 24, 2020

After COVID let’s never get back to normal

YW Kitchener-Waterloo April 20, 2020

Here’s what each province is doing about rents during the COVID-19 crisis

Shantal Otchere April 1, 2020

The YW Kitchener-Waterloo is officially operating an essential service. Now is a crucial time to give

Shantal Otchere March 24, 2020

Breanna’s Story: How the YW Kitchener-Waterloo helped her move from teen mom to triumph

Shantal Otchere March 21, 2020

COVID-19 response and challenges

Shantal Otchere March 18, 2020

Kathy Joslin

In Her Shoes YW Program volunteer tells us why she loves to give back

Renu Shan March 2, 2020

Wishing you a Merry Christmas

Renu Shan December 20, 2019

Join Club 84

Renu Shan December 19, 2019

Purse Project

Renu Shan December 18, 2019

Donated Dinner

Renu Shan December 18, 2019

Steeped in Kindness

Renu Shan December 11, 2019

Toasty Toes

Renu Shan December 11, 2019

Saints at St. Daniel

Renu Shan December 11, 2019

A Social Surprise

Renu Shan December 11, 2019

Parkminster United Church serves up Kindness

Renu Shan December 11, 2019

Merry & Bright

Renu Shan December 9, 2019

Combined Comfort

Renu Shan December 5, 2019

30th anniversary of the massacre at l’École Polytechnique in Montreal

Renu Shan December 2, 2019

Daily Dilemmas

Renu Shan November 22, 2019

In Her Shoes

Renu Shan November 18, 2019

Calendar Launch Party

Renu Shan November 18, 2019

16 Days of Activism

Renu Shan November 15, 2019

Winter Overflow Shelter

Renu Shan November 15, 2019

Hearts Were Warm

Renu Shan November 13, 2019

Libro Credit Union Investment Secures Promising Futures

Renu Shan November 13, 2019

Three Cheers for Charcuterie!

Renu Shan November 13, 2019

Safe and Affordable Housing Calculation

ywkw November 11, 2019

Wish List

Renu Shan November 6, 2019

Domestic violence was an issue with no name

Renu Shan November 1, 2019

The only crime in Canada that is not declining.

Renu Shan November 1, 2019

The Holes in the System

Renu Shan October 30, 2019

The Feminist Shift

Renu Shan October 28, 2019

Spark Joy

ywkw September 9, 2019

A Women’s-Only Motorcycle Ride

ywkw July 10, 2019

Playing with Purpose

ywkw June 26, 2019

Packed with Love

ywkw June 19, 2019

YW’s Strong Legacy for Women Needs a Strong Brand to Match

ywkw May 22, 2019

funding for women's organizations

7 organizations serving women in Waterloo region get $1.3M funding

ywkw April 18, 2019

period products

Got period products? This charity wants donations in Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo

ywkw April 15, 2019

Tracy Van Kalsbeek Built Her Career On Helping Others

ywkw April 12, 2019

Heather Lackner’s 45-Year Commitment, Inspired by a Family History of Volunteerism

ywkw April 9, 2019

volunteer week

Celebrating our amazing volunteers for #NVW2019, April 7 – 13, 2019

ywkw April 7, 2019

quality childcare

Quality Childcare Gave Critical Support to Entrepreneurs, Yvan and Kathryn

ywkw March 26, 2019

Federal Budget 2019 Misses the Mark on Affordable, Quality Childcare for Families

ywkw March 20, 2019

homelessness

How We Service the Homeless is Still in Favour of Men

ywkw March 11, 2019

community sheroes

Community (S)Heroes Helps Local Youth Learn How to be a Changemaker

ywkw February 6, 2019

extreme cold weather

Extreme Cold Weather Pushes Kitchener Overflow Shelter Over Capacity

ywkw January 23, 2019

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Affordable Market Rent Offers a Safe Space and Opportunity for Stephanie

ywkw January 9, 2019

rising cost of rent in waterloo region

The Rising Cost of Rent in Waterloo Region

ywkw December 28, 2018

literacy

YW Boosts Digital Literacy Skills for Women with In Her Shoes

ywkw December 5, 2018

rough-sleepers

Addressing the Complexity of Rough Sleepers in KW

ywkw November 14, 2018

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The Holiday Spirit: ‘It’s as important to us as giving gifts to our own’

National Day of Action for Early Learning and Childcare

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Hey girl – the patriarchy called, apparently you owe it money?

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