We are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA Hamilton is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We will get up and do the work to root out injustice, and transform institutions until the world sees women, girls, and black, indigenous, people of color t
he way we do. Unstoppable. YWCA Hamilton offers justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion programs designed to promote a welcoming community where all people can live, work, and play. We denounce hate and violence in all its forms. We support policy, advocacy, partners and activities which create authentic, progressive, systemic change. We envision a world where every human being experiences a true sense of belonging. YWCA Hamilton offers permanent supportive housing through the Goodman Place program. We provide Housing First, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, and Culturally Competent evidenced based supportive services on campus in 45 one bedroom apartments for individuals who have been chronically homeless and have disabilities. YWCA Hamilton offers protective shelter for those escaping domestic We provide Housing First, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction and Culturally Competent evidence based supportive services in 15 one bedroom apartments to help individuals, and their dependents and pets, locate and secure safe affordable housing after shelter. We also provide a 24 Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline. If you, or someone you know, is a victim please call 1-800-618-6523. YWCA Hamilton offers youth programs through social emotional learning called FIERCE Girls and Men of Honor. We provide Trauma Informed Care and Culturally Competent evidence based group discussions and activities. Our trained facilitators use research selected curricula to inspire youth to be fearless, independent, educated, resilient, confident, and engaged while challenging them to become future allies in the movement to end domestic violence.
