"If there is one thing to come out of his process, let it be that no one is a victim of femicide because she was forced to choose abuse over homelessness" shares Medora Uppal, CEO of YWCA Hamilton with @cbchamilton's Saira Peesker. Read the article: cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

YWCA Hamilton was grateful to join the Pakistan Business Association, and many community organizations last week, at City Hall to celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day!

In celebration of Newcomer Day, we are excited to invite female-identified and gender-diverse immigrants and their families to our upcoming Newcomer Welcome Week Event! When: Sep 13 (5 - 8 PM) Where: Putman Family YWCA Please register at calendly.com/settlement-ser…

💡 Thank you to all the trailblazing entrepreneurs, powerhouse women-led business owners and everyone who made the MakerSpace Open House a success! Check out some highlights from the MakerSpace Open House on our latest blog: ywcahamilton.org/ywca-hamilton-…

LAST CALL! START YOUR SKILLED TRADES CAREER AT NO COST! Learn concrete finishing, tackling steel, leading demolition, blue print reading, & unique operations. Open to Women, gender diverse persons & 18 years and older. Apply NOW: qrcodes.pro/56RGTO More details below ⬇️

Tomorrow (Sept 6) is the deadline to apply for @ywca_hamilton's Construction Craft Worker pre-apprenticeship program! This free program includes skills training, safety equipment and a paid work placement. Visit the website to learn more and register. ow.ly/NJhL50SSrO7

Mark your calendars 📅 Are you a newcomer to Canada? Join us on September 24 to learn about your rights as a worker in Ontario! 💼 Let us know if you're coming, it helps us! Click the link in our bio to register or email us at [email protected].

Join us for Newcomer Day for cultural snacks, music, fashion show and lots of fun! Register: tr.ee/wzPH9VC2V2

HIRING ALERT! 🚨 Are you passionate about creating a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow? YWCA Hamilton is looking for individuals to join our Childcare team. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: ywcahamilton.easyapply.co or visit the link in our bio!

Join us for a Newcomer Services Fair @ Central Library (Hamilton PL) on September 17, 2024! 🌟 Here is what to expect: ◾ Meet organizations at the Information Fair (listed below) ◾ Library Tour & Children's Storytime ◾ Passport Game This event is free & open to all.

#ThankYou YWCA Hamilton Active Living Centre Putman Family #YWCA for hosting Gilbrea Centre and Law & Social Justice Research today! It was #amazing touring, talking, meeting your members and learning about all the #fantasic opportunities and services the YWCA offers! 😁

Adjusting to a new education system & learning a new language are amongst the most common obstacles children face when they first arrive in Canada shares Tehreem Zafar, senior manager, newcomer programs, YWCA Hamilton with @cbchamilton here: cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

Just 2 days until #WelcomingWeek! 🎉✨ Get ready to celebrate with amazing community events! Some events require registration, but they're all FREE and focused on supporting newcomers. To learn more, including how to register, visit bit.ly/welcomingweek24

A HUGE thank you to Lena Carlaw & the team at @ronainc Hamilton for raising funds in 2023 to support families fleeing violence at YWCA Hamilton. This year, they’re doing it again, w/ funds supporting survivors of GBV across our housing programs! Support: ywcahamilton.org/rona-hamilton-…