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YWCA Durham provides an inclusive community where women, children and families are safe, inspired and empowered to grow. Visit www.ywcadurham.org.

10/20/2026

Join us for the Night Light Walk, hosted by Royal LePage Shelter Foundation in support of our 2nd Stage Housing Program!

This 3km walk is a magical night under the stars in support of urgently needed funds for transitional housing. YWCA Durham's 2nd Stage Housing program provides safe and affordable housing for up to two years for women who have been in abusive relationships. Women are given the supports they need, including counselling and job and life skills programming to help them rebuild their lives.

With your support we can light the way forward for so many women who are ready to take their first brave steps away from violence.

To find out more, and to register, visit https://shelterfoundation.akaraisin.com/ui/NightLightWalk/g/51223. Everyone who registers receives an exclusive Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk red toque with a built-in light and an LED glow bracelet.

We hope to see you there.

10/19/2026

💜 WEEK AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 💜

Every woman and every child deserves to live a life free from violence, fear, and abuse.

This Week Against Violence Against Women, YWCA Durham stands with survivors, honours the strength of those who have experienced violence, and reaffirms our commitment to creating a safer, more equitable community for all.

Intimate partner violence is not just a private matter — it affects families, children, workplaces, and our entire community. Together, we have the power to challenge harmful attitudes, break the silence, and create meaningful change.

At YWCA Durham, we provide safe shelter, support, and essential services for women and children impacted by intimate partner violence. We believe that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to build a future free from abuse.

💜 Together, we can break the cycle of violence.

💜 Together, we can turn awareness into action.

💜 Together, we can build a community where every woman and child feels safe, supported, and valued.

Let’s speak up, stand together, and work toward a future free from violence against women.

Durham

https://ywcacanada.ca/week-without-violence/

10/14/2026

📢 We’re Hiring – Administrative Assistant!

We are looking for an organized and motivated Administrative Assistant for a 1-year contract position.

Visit our website to learn more about the position and how to apply: https://ywcadurham.org/careers/

10/09/2026

Our offices are closed on Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving

As always, our Y's WISH Shelter and Crisis Line is available 24/7. Please call (905) 576-2997 or 1-888-576-2997 any time if you need our help.

Have a safe and happy long weekend! 🙂

10/08/2026

Thank you once again to Calvary Baptist Church for collecting and delivering a ton of food for our programs!

We are so grateful for this help.

10/06/2026

✨ What a night! What a difference! ✨

We are still glowing from an unforgettable Starry Nights Gala — and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make it such a success! 💫

Together, we raised more than $42,000 to support the women and children who turn to Y’s WISH Shelter for safety, support and a new beginning.

To our amazing guests, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and everyone who opened their hearts and gave so generously — THANK YOU! ❤️

Your support does more than raise funds. It helps create safe spaces, provide essential resources, and remind women and children experiencing violence that they are not alone.

Every ticket purchased, every donation made, every auction bid, and every act of kindness helped make this incredible evening possible.

🌟 $42,000+ raised. Countless lives impacted. One incredibly caring community.

Thank you for standing with YWCA Durham and for helping us continue this vital work.

SAVE THE DATE for next year's event: Friday, October 15th, 2027.

Until next year, keep shining! ✨

10/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 2026 Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Walk on the weekend! It's heartwarming to see so many people show up to make some noise and raise the alarm with us.

10/03/2026

Thank you to Unifor Local 222 Women's Advocate Committee and employees at Pilkington Glass Whitby for collecting and donating fantastic Halloween treats for the children at Y's WISH Shelter!

Sweets for sweets.

Thank you!!

10/02/2026

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🚶‍♀️💜
Join us for the 3rd Annual Community Walk to End IPV - a powerful day of unity, awareness, and action.
📍605 Rossland Road East, Whitby (Durham Region Headquarters)
📅Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕙10:00 AM
Register for free at
IPVAwarenessWalk.ca

Let’s walk together to raise our voices, support survivors, and take a stand against Intimate Partner Violence.

Address

McGrigor Street
Oshawa, ON
L1H1X8

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.ywcadurham.org/donate-s2j8b

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