YWCA Cambridge

YWCA Cambridge National advocacy, community action in Cambridge, Ontario www.ywcacambridge.ca

YWCA Cambridge is a leader in the community on issues that affect women and girls. Through innovative services and programs, we respond to the needs of women and girls - making our community stronger and more equitable!

Everyone deserves a space for safe respite 🛌.In 2025, YWCA Cambridge provided 6,921 bed nights for unique individuals to...
06/08/2026

Everyone deserves a space for safe respite 🛌.

In 2025, YWCA Cambridge provided 6,921 bed nights for unique individuals to rest, recover, and take their next steps forward. Learn more about the impacts of Cambridge’s first and only women’s emergency homeless shelter in the 2025 Annual Report: https://ywcacambridge.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YWCA_Annual-Report-2025_DIGITAL.pdf

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 YWCA Cambridge Women of Distinction Award recipients! Our external selection c...
06/06/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 YWCA Cambridge Women of Distinction Award recipients! Our external selection committee had their work cut out for them, selecting seven recipients from a pool of incredible nominees. Congratulations to these community champions and trailblazers:

Lorraine Harris
Kay Crawford
Mary Jane LeBlanc
Sid MacDonald
Brenda Walsh
Crystal Laforest
Sara Alvarado

And! Drumroll please... Thanks to YOU, we raised $20,000 to provide safe shelter, financial literacy and employment support, and gender-based violence prevention programming to women, girls, and gender-diverse folks in Cambridge. Thank you to all attendees, dignitaries, sponsors, nominees, and award winners for your investment in a more equitable future for all!

We look forward to doing it all again next year!

🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍⚧️This month is a celebration just as much as it is a call to action. We're honouring 2SLGBTQIA...
06/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍⚧️

This month is a celebration just as much as it is a call to action. We're honouring 2SLGBTQIA+ communities while continuing the work to build safer, more inclusive communities for all.

At YWCA Cambridge, we believe equity means everyone belongs. We’re committed to showing up this month and every following month.

Speaking of showing up, on June 13th, we hope to see you at the Grand River Pride Festival! Come visit us at our booth. We're so thrilled to celebrate this month with our community.

Learn more about Grand River Pride Festival and other local Pride Month events from their website: https://www.grandriverpride.ca/events

Hold Fast. Dig In. Speak out.Our strategic plan creates an actionable framework for the next three years, years that are...
06/05/2026

Hold Fast. Dig In. Speak out.

Our strategic plan creates an actionable framework for the next three years, years that are likely to be critical for equity advocacy for women and gender diverse people. Together, we must continue to support each other, facilitate growth, and use our platform to drive change.

Learn more about our roadmap to a more equitable Cambridge from the website: https://ywcacambridge.ca/moving-forward-with-purpose-introducing-ywca-cambridges-2026-2029-strategic-plan/

June is , a time to recognize, celebrate, and learn about the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of F...
06/04/2026

June is , a time to recognize, celebrate, and learn about the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

This month exists to honour the stories and resilience of Indigenous communities who have shaped this land since time immemorial, and whose leadership continues to guide our communities today.

At YWCA Cambridge, we do this work on the Haldimand Tract, land promised to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations, spanning six miles on each side of the Grand River. This territory is the traditional land of the Chinnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples.

Let's use this month to listen, learn, and commit to the ongoing work of truth and reconciliation.

Tonight we celebrate! See you tonight at Whistle Bear to celebrate 21 trailblazing nominees whose work fuels our communi...
06/03/2026

Tonight we celebrate!

See you tonight at Whistle Bear to celebrate 21 trailblazing nominees whose work fuels our community’s heart. Your ticket isn’t just a seat at the table; it’s an investment in a more equitable future.

We’re coming together to ensure that women, girls, and gender-diverse folks in Cambridge have access to safe shelter, financial literacy, and employment support.

✨ Check your email for information about the evening

When you join us on June 3rd at Whistle Bear, you aren't just attending an event, you’re ensuring that women, girls, and...
06/01/2026

When you join us on June 3rd at Whistle Bear, you aren't just attending an event, you’re ensuring that women, girls, and gender-diverse folks in Cambridge have access to safe shelter, financial literacy, and employment support.

You won't want to miss out on the chance to out-bid your friends on our stacked Silent Auction items. Try your luck at winning these amazing items.

Come together to celebrate 21 trailblazing nominees whose work fuels our community’s heart. Your ticket isn’t just a seat at the table; it’s an investment in a more equitable future.

✨ Don't wait—Join us for a night where celebration meets transformation.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Location: Whistle Bear Golf Club

Secure your tickets today:
https://ywcacambridge.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F41495

🔨Let’s build confidence while forging real connections! The majority of youth in our programs reported improved self est...
05/31/2026

🔨Let’s build confidence while forging real connections! The majority of youth in our programs reported improved self esteem and critical thinking skills after engaging in our youth programming.

YWCA helps youth to build skills and confidence to navigate their world. Learn more about YWCA Cambridge’s youth programs in the 2025 Annual Report:https://ywcacambridge.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YWCA_Annual-Report-2025_DIGITAL.pdf

Through our Uplift program, participants built skills while building confidence through professional training 🔨👍.YWCA Ca...
05/29/2026

Through our Uplift program, participants built skills while building confidence through professional training 🔨👍.

YWCA Cambridge’s Uplift program provided women and gender-diverse individuals the opportunity to reskill or upskill in specialized technology fields through certification training, as well as support with job development and navigating traditionally male-dominated workplaces.

Funding for this program was not renewed, but we continue working with our Ontario YWCA partners to secure new funding so we can revive this truly life-changing program.

Learn more about the measurable impacts of the Uplift program in the 2025 Annual Report: https://ywcacambridge.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YWCA_Annual-Report-2025_DIGITAL.pdf

We are THRILLED to introduce the woman who will be guiding us through an unforgettable evening, Lisa Richards of Corus E...
05/28/2026

We are THRILLED to introduce the woman who will be guiding us through an unforgettable evening, Lisa Richards of Corus Entertainment is your MC for the 2026 Women of Distinction Awards!

➡️Get your ticket here: https://ywcacambridge.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F41495

If you were lucky enough to be part of Walk A Mile last fall, you already know the energy, warmth, and pure magic Lisa brings to a space. She has a gift for making every person in the audience feel seen, celebrated, and inspired and we can think of no one better to lead us through a night honouring the extraordinary women of our community.

✨ Here's What's Waiting for You:

📸 Strike a pose at our Photo Booth
🍹 Sip on delicious drinks and indulge in incredible appetizers
🏆 Celebrate 21 deserving nominees and 7 remarkable award recipients who are changing lives in our community.
🎉 A room filled with laughter, connection, and the kind of networking that actually feels fun.
🛍️ Bid on our stacked Silent Auction and get in on the 50/50 raffle
🏌️ All of it unfolding inside the stunning Whistle Bear Golf Club.

Every ticket sold goes directly toward fueling YWCA Cambridge's vital programs: emergency shelter, financial literacy, and employment support for women and gender-diverse individuals in our community.

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208-73 Water Street North
Cambridge, ON
N1R7L6

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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