YWCA Halifax

06/01/2026

PANTRY UPDATE:
The YWCA Halifax Community Pantry (located at 51 Boland Rd, Dartmouth) will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2nd, for an inventory restock.

We want to make sure our shelves are fully prepared to serve you! We will reopen as scheduled on Thursday, June 4th at 10:00 AM.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you so much for your understanding and ongoing support!

06/01/2026

Pride is community care. This week we’re highlighting The Youth Project, supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth across Nova Scotia since 1993.

Today, The Youth Project and the YWCA are working together on housing, on youth mental health, and on shared advocacy.

We are proud of our work with The Youth Project and hold them up for the important and life saving work they do in our community.

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05/31/2026

Tomorrow will begin Pride Month. Pride Month is both celebration and resistance.

At YWCA Halifax, we stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in demanding safety, dignity, and full inclusion. We are for, and by, women, girls, Two Spirit, and gender-diverse people — and we recognize that trans rights are inseparable from gender equity.

Pride is not symbolic. Too many people still face violence, housing insecurity, and exclusion. Our role is clear: provide real supports, amplify community voices, and push for systemic change.

This month, and every month, we choose action over performative gestures.
We show up through our programs, our partnerships, and our advocacy.

Pride is belonging. Pride is safety. Pride is justice.

05/30/2026

🌟 NOW OPENING IN TATAMAGOUCHE 🌟

Proposed Opening Date: July 1, 2026

YWCA Halifax is excited to announce the opening of the brand-new YWCA Tatamagouche Early Learning and Child Care Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia!

Our new centre will offer a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment where all children and families are valued, respected, and celebrated. Through play-based learning, cultural inclusion, and meaningful connections, we are committed to creating a space where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.

✨ Inclusive & diverse programming
✨ Safe and nurturing environment
✨ Play-based, child-centered learning
✨ Supportive and welcoming community

Families interested in learning more or joining the waitlist are encouraged to connect today!

✨Registration open now✨

For more information contact:
Stephanie Hawco
[email protected]

05/29/2026

YWCA Halifax staff attended the Moose Hide Campaign flag raising and walk on May 14th.

The Moose Hide Campaign recognizes that all forms of violence are unacceptable, regardless of gender. The Campaign sees the disproportionate number of women who are victims and the importance of engaging men and boys in addressing this issue. Check out more at: https://moosehidecampaign.ca/

05/28/2026

It's all hands on deck (and a little fun along the way)! Tatamagouche, we're getting ready for our BIG OPENING of our new early learning centre!!

05/27/2026

Our YWCA Dartmouth Child Development Centre celebrated Black Excellence Day on May 15th by reading "Koti and the Talking Kente Drum" and reflecting on the power of the talking drum.

Young children at DCDC enjoyed listening to a story about a child living in Ghana and his love for the talking drum. Following the story, children explored their creativity by painting while listening to drum beats, creating a wonderful connection between storytelling, music, and art.

05/27/2026

It’s one thing to talk about ongoing disparities in participation, it’s another to do something about it.

The initial sessions were held once a week for eight weeks and attracted 14 participants ranging in age from 16 to 24.

05/26/2026

"Hunger is not a problem, it is an obscenity." Anne Frank

The YWCA Community Pantry is open!
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-12noon at 51 Boland Road

05/25/2026

We know you've all been waiting to see part 2! Here it.

(Next week is the final installment...)

Opening soon. To be added to the list, contact Stephanie Hawco at [email protected].



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