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YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

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The YWCA provides safe shelter, resources, and support to women and children who have experienced abuse or violence.

Our offices are located in downtown Peterborough and in Minden.

10/28/2026

Did you know, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton provides so much more than just a safe place to stay?

At our rent-geared-to-income transitional housing community, Centennial Crescent, our Housing Manager works to meet clients where they are at because we know that healing from the effects of gender-based violence is a unique spiritual, emotional and psychological journey, alongside a physical one.

Additionally, our Housing Manager further develops case management plans of care and works with clients to help create a team-oriented approach where all staff work together to ensure the well-being of residents.

Our clients have access to Family Support Workers who provide women and their children with ongoing access to longer-term support, as well as youth engagement programming. Here, we work within an enhanced client-centred service delivery model to further help make the appropriate referrals to outside community agents.

Because healing from violence is an individualized journey, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton makes sure to provide wrap-around supports to vulnerable women and children, including appointments, advocacy, as well as ensuring partner agencies follow through with action items.

Our staff are always ready and open to serving the women, children, and gender-diverse individuals who need it most. We have an open door policy and are here to support every woman escaping the effects of gender-based violence.

Together, we foster a compassionate community where women, children, and gender-diverse individuals are empowered to heal, grow, and move forward with strength and confidence on their journey beyond violence! 💞

10/27/2026

With the end of October almost here, that means we are officially beginning to transition into the winter season. ❄️

For those experiencing and escaping the effects of domestic abuse, the winter season is often an especially difficult time.

Dropping temperatures can raise tempers, the holidays produce added expectations and stressors, and ice and snow can exasperate already painful experiences of isolation.

With this in mind, as we move into November, we are in need of the following items to help ensure that the winter is not only a time of escape for the women, children, and gender-diverse individuals we serve, but one of healing:

⛄Diapers in size 4-6, as well as baby wipes, and other hygiene items for infants
⛄Underwear for women and children in all sizes
⛄Adult personal hygiene items
⛄Winter clothing in child, infant, and adult sizes--including coats, hats, mittens, snow pants, and boots

Donations can be made to 216 Simcoe St., Peterborough, ON, on Tuesday to Friday, and from 9:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Additionally, for examples of needed items, or to order a charitable gift for those in need, visit our Amazon wish lists: https://ywcapeterborough.org/give/wish-lists/ or check our bio.

To all those who helped support those we serve throughout October, thank you! Your kindness is helping to break cycles of abuse and create brighter futures for generations to come!

10/27/2026

Our Peterborough office will be closing early today at 3pm. We will reopen tomorrow morning, as per our regular hours.

For support, our 24-hour Crisis Line is available at 1-800-461-7656 or 705-743-4135.

10/26/2026

Did you know that more than 6 in 10 (61%) women aged 15 to 24 who lived in Canadian provinces had experienced unwanted sexual behaviours in a public place in 2018?

When we hear the term "gender-based violence," it can be easy to assume that this violence is restricted to relationships or obvious public acts. However, the reality remains that harmful instances of misogyny and violations of women and girls' consent happen every day in the public sphere--both locally and globally.

For this week's Message Monday, we want to know, what can be done to make our community safer? Leave you answer in the comments!

10/23/2026

For this week's Feel Good Friday, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton wants to remind you that there's always time to gain a fresh perspective. ✨

Often, we move through life being told that things can only be a certain way. For those who are feeling trapped by circumstance, know that there is always time to make a change!

Whether it be learning new things, making new friends, or reaching out to a service for help, there are always people and resources ready to come into our lives to shake things up for the better.

This weekend, take the time to try a new thing. You never know what will put your life on a new and exciting path! ❤

10/22/2026

Did you know that at the heart of our Crossroads Shelter is an original fireplace from the home that was there before?

More than just an aesthetic decision, this fireplace serves a very important purpose: to imbue Crossroads with a symbolic and literal warmth, safety, and the security of a family home along with all the memories that this includes.

When Crossroads was first opened in 2010, this fireplace was ready and waiting for those in need to find comfort in front of it, and 16 years later, it still stands as a testament to this original messaging.

Whether clients stay for a day or for weeks, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton works hard to make Crossroads a home for those escaping abuse.❤

To learn more about our history, visit: https://ywcapeterborough.org/about-us/our-history/

And, to see our programs and services, visit: https://ywcapeterborough.org/find-support/

10/22/2026

Kind community members! We are in urgent need of an infant car seat and toddler car seat at our Crossroads shelter.

If you have a child that has recently aged out of their car seat and don't know what to do with it, consider paying it forward to a child in need.

All donations can be made to Stevenson Hall at 216 Simcoe St. from Tuesdays to Fridays, and from 9:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Thank you to all who help make a difference for our clients!

10/21/2026

Did you know, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton has been providing local services to women throughout Haliburton County since 1986?

The Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace (HERS) works to provide a unique safe space within Haliburton County so that women and their children can move away from intimate partner violence without leaving their support systems, jobs and schools, and families and friends behind.

Here, two bedroom units of temporary housing are available on an as-needed basis.

Families staying at HERS are able to live independently, while also having access to support staff. The SafeSpace also provides supportive counselling, information about housing and income supports, assistance navigating the Family and Criminal Court systems and so much more!

Since 2020, the toxic combination of increased stress, isolation and job losses have led to a dramatic rise in intimate partner violence, and this is especially true for women living in rural areas like Haliburton.

And that’s why YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is here to help!

If you or someone you know would like more information about HERS, you can contact us directly at 705-286-1942, or through our support and crisis line: 705-286-6442.

Information can also be accessed through our website by visiting: https://ywcapeterborough.org/hers/

10/21/2026

Thank you to all the members of D.M. Wills Associates Limited for the recent and very generous donation of numerous shoes for the women, children, and gender-diverse individuals staying at our shelter and safe spaces! ❤👟

At YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, our clients embark on a journey of care that allows them to take their first steps forward into a future free from violence, and the gift of new shoes is an incredible physical reminder of this healing journey.

As a multi-discipline firm, D.M. Wills Associates Limited works hard to strengthen and grow communities through engineering solutions, environmental services, and land use planning services.

Their vision is to help build up communities, and through this recent donation, they have helped to demonstrate that community begins with a care for those in it.

Thank you again for this recent act of kindness. For those that we serve, and from the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful!

To learn more about D.M. Wills Associates Limited, visit: https://www.dmwills.com/

D.M. Wills Associates Limited

10/20/2026

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton would like to thank all who attended the on Saturday! ❤

The members of our Philanthropy team had so much fun getting the chance to connect with participants, share information about our organization, and hear about what wellness means to you.

Thank you as well to the organizers for including YWCA Peterborough Haliburton in the event!

If you didn't get to attend the event this year, we hope to see you next year.

To see more of what the event included this past Saturday, visit: https://kawarthawellnesssummit.ca/

Address

216 Simcoe Street
Peterborough, ON
K9H2H7

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.ywcapeterborough.org/

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