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What kind of impact will we leave for future generations? 💛This Leave a Legacy Month, we’re reflecting on the people hel...
05/29/2026

What kind of impact will we leave for future generations? đź’›

This Leave a Legacy Month, we’re reflecting on the people helping shape a stronger future for women, girls, and gender-diverse people in our community.

For 137 years, supporters of YWCA Hamilton have helped create safer futures through housing, violence prevention, employment support, youth programs, and more. Legacy giving is one way that impact can continue for generations to come.

A legacy gift doesn’t require great wealth — it can be as simple as including YWCA Hamilton in your Will or naming the organization as a beneficiary on a policy or account.

Every future gift helps ensure women and families in Hamilton continue to have somewhere to turn. Visit the link in bio to learn more.

YWCA Hamilton is looking for local women and gender-diverse artists to help bring the Business Out of the Box initiative...
05/29/2026

YWCA Hamilton is looking for local women and gender-diverse artists to help bring the Business Out of the Box initiative to life!

Submit an original design concept to paint a shipping container that will become a vibrant mobile retail and community space supporting local entrepreneurs. One winning artist will be selected to bring their vision to life by painting the container and will receive an honorarium in recognition of their work.

We welcome submissions from both emerging and established artists of all backgrounds. This is your chance to leave a lasting creative mark in the community while supporting entrepreneurship, connection, and innovation.

This artist call-out is presented by YWCA Hamilton in collaboration with the Hamilton Arts Council. Submission Deadline: July 15th

Find out more and submit your design here! https://ow.ly/erZR50Z5nXx

Not only is it Sam Livingstone’s first time participating in Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, she is also the captain for Tea...
05/28/2026

Not only is it Sam Livingstone’s first time participating in Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, she is also the captain for Team Alectra! Talk about kicking off what will, hopefully, be a ongoing participation with Walk a Mile on a high note! Sam is excited to come together as a community, increase awareness, raise funds, and show support for survivors. We can’t wait to see the new and creative ways Sam will be fundraising for the walk.

On June 9, Sam and the Alectra team will be at City Hall to show survivors that they are not alone. You can register to participate or to donate now at walkamile.ca

At Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, every step we take shows survivors of gender-based violence that they are not alone. Don...
05/25/2026

At Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, every step we take shows survivors of gender-based violence that they are not alone.



Don’t forget to register for Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2026 at walkamile.ca.

PowerUp is bringing the main character energy and preparing women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs to move their busines...
05/23/2026

PowerUp is bringing the main character energy and preparing women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs to move their business forward through interactive workshops, mentorship and one-on-one coaching.

The next cohort will begin in July with information sessions starting in May. Join us to learn more about eligibility requirements, the application process, and what you can expect from the program.

Learn more and register for an info session. https://www.cognitoforms.com/YWCAHamiltonCentreOfInnovation/PowerUpReadyInformationSessionRSVP

Yesterday, we recognized International Supervised Visitation Awareness Day, named by the Supervised Visitation Network.A...
05/22/2026

Yesterday, we recognized International Supervised Visitation Awareness Day, named by the Supervised Visitation Network.

At YWCA Hamilton, we provide safe, neutral, trauma-informed spaces where children and parents can maintain connection during complex and often difficult circumstances through our Supervised Parenting Services.

Supervised visitation is a vital service that focuses on safety while maintaining parent-child relationships when unsupervised contact is not possible. It creates a child-focused environment focused on safety, neutrality and meaningful connection.

This work reduces conflict, strengthens safer interactions, and centres the emotional and physical safety of children. We honour the families who engage in this service and the staff who hold these spaces with care, skill, and compassion every day.

On May 21, we wear orange for Supervised Visitation Awareness Day. Orange represents visibility, safety, and hope.

Supervised visitation matters. Safety and connection can exist together.

It’s a day of celebration here at YWCA Hamilton! This morning, we broke ground on The Oakwood Project on Barton St. E. a...
05/20/2026

It’s a day of celebration here at YWCA Hamilton! This morning, we broke ground on The Oakwood Project on Barton St. E. and shared some very exciting news.

The Oakwood Project will receive $35M in capital funding through the Federal Government’s Affordable Housing Fund, announced by MP Aslam Rana.

Mayor Andrea Horwath also previously announced $6.9 million for The Oakwood Project through the City’s Housing Secretariat and Councillor Nrinder Nann has committed Ward 3 discretionary funds toward the outdoor landscaping.

The Oakwood project is a transformational supportive housing development that will house 84 women and families and provide community services for the surrounding neighbourhood. We are so proud to begin the construction to bring this project to life.

Learn more about Oakwood on our website – https://ywcahamilton.org/programs-services/housing-services/oakwood-place

Thanks to the generosity and compassion of employees and organizers of the Dress for Success Clothing and Book Drive, L3...
05/19/2026

Thanks to the generosity and compassion of employees and organizers of the Dress for Success Clothing and Book Drive, L3Harris WESCAM has donated hundreds of professional clothing items along with wonderful collection of books to support our programs.

These donations will help participants of The Opportunities Program to feel confident and prepared as they pursue new career opportunities. They will also benefit members of the Senior Active Living Centre giving them new materials to read, learn from and enjoy.

We want to especially thank Maria Inacio and the members of the Women who Strive: Empowering, Enhancing & Encouraging Other Women committee for championing and coordinating this initiative.

Donation drives like these make a meaningful difference for so many in or community. If you’re interested in organizing your own workplace or community donation drive to support YWCA Hamilton programs, you can contact Corporate Community and Engagement Coordinator lsiino @ ywcahamilton.org.

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes matters to Shannon Graszat because she knows firsthand how important community is for survivo...
05/15/2026

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes matters to Shannon Graszat because she knows firsthand how important community is for survivors of gender-based violence. Shannon has proudly participated in Walk a Mile for the past six years, while her coworkers at Innovation Factory have supported the walk for nearly a decade.

On Tuesday, June 9 join Shannon and her coworkers at Walk a Mile in Their Shoes. Every step forward shows survivors that our community is there for them. Register or donate now at walkamile.ca

Join our team!We’re currently hiring dedicated, caring professionals who are passionate about supporting children’s grow...
05/15/2026

Join our team!

We’re currently hiring dedicated, caring professionals who are passionate about supporting children’s growth, learning, and well-being. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply on our website https://ywcahamilton.org/jobs

Current Opportunities include:
- Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Cook/Early Learning Assistant
- Relief Educator

YWCA Hamilton is excited to welcome PWHL Hamilton to the city! As an organization dedicated to advancing gender equity, ...
05/14/2026

YWCA Hamilton is excited to welcome PWHL Hamilton to the city! As an organization dedicated to advancing gender equity, we are thrilled to see such a big investment in professional women’s sports from our community.

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