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YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo

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We support and improve the lives of women and girls.
#WomenChoosingChange β€’ #WomenChangingtheFuture

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Strikes, smiles, and support πŸŽ³πŸ’— Our team had an amazing time at the Hockey Helps the Homeless Bowling Fundraiser! Every pin knocked down helps raise awareness and funds to support individuals facing homelessness in our community.

Strikes, smiles, and support πŸŽ³πŸ’— Our team had an amazing time at the Hockey Helps the Homeless Bowling Fundraiser! Every pin knocked down helps raise awareness and funds to support individuals facing homelessness in our community.
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Join us for the closing session of the YW Women Choosing Change Speaker Series with Wazhma Frogh! 🌟 Wazhma is a globally recognized human rights lawyer, peacebuilder, and founder of the Women & Peace Studies Organization. πŸ”— Secure your spot! canadahelps.org/en/charities/y…

Join us for the closing session of the YW Women Choosing Change Speaker Series with Wazhma Frogh! 🌟 Wazhma is a globally recognized human rights lawyer, peacebuilder, and founder of the Women & Peace Studies Organization.

πŸ”— Secure your spot! canadahelps.org/en/charities/y…
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🌟 Celebrating Club 84! 🌟 We’re proud to share that Club 84 has been nominated for the Group Achievement Award at this year’s K-W Oktoberfest Inc. Rogers Women of the Year!

🌟 Celebrating Club 84! 🌟 We’re proud to share that Club 84 has been nominated for the Group Achievement Award at this year’s <a href="/KW_Oktoberfest/">K-W Oktoberfest Inc.</a> Rogers Women of the Year!
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What a powerful way to close the Second Annual Women Choosing Change Speaker Series! A heartfelt thank you to Wazhma Frogh for joining us today and sharing her story, expertise, and advocacy on combating gender-based violence and advancing peace and justice globally. #ThankYou

What a powerful way to close the Second Annual Women Choosing Change Speaker Series! A heartfelt thank you to Wazhma Frogh for joining us today and sharing her story, expertise, and advocacy on combating gender-based violence and advancing peace and justice globally. #ThankYou
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β›³ Mark your calendars! β›³ The 3rd annual Golf Fore Change Tournament is happening on September 8, 2025 at Rebel Creek Golf Club. A day of golf, community, and impact! Stay tuned for more details! #GolfForeChange #YWKW #SaveTheDate #TeeUpForChange

β›³ Mark your calendars! β›³ The 3rd annual Golf Fore Change Tournament is happening on September 8, 2025 at Rebel Creek Golf Club. A day of golf, community, and impact! Stay tuned for more details!
#GolfForeChange #YWKW #SaveTheDate #TeeUpForChange
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June is National Indigenous History Month. We honour Indigenous voices, resilience & leadership. At YWKW, we’re committed to reconciliation & equity. 🧑 #NIHM2025 #Reconciliation #YWKW #IndigenousHistoryMonth

June is National Indigenous History Month.
We honour Indigenous voices, resilience &amp; leadership. At YWKW, we’re committed to reconciliation &amp; equity. 🧑
#NIHM2025 #Reconciliation #YWKW #IndigenousHistoryMonth
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June is Pride Month! 🌈 At YW Kitchener-Waterloo, we celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion and continue to advocate for equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in our region. Join us in showing up with pride! #PrideMonth #YWKW #LoveIsLove #EquityMatters

June is Pride Month! 🌈
At YW Kitchener-Waterloo, we celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion and continue to advocate for equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in our region. Join us in showing up with pride!
#PrideMonth #YWKW #LoveIsLove #EquityMatters
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β›³ Tickets are ON SALE for the 3rd annual #GolfForeChange charity tournament! πŸ“… Sept 8, 2025 | Rebel Creek Golf Club 🎟 Grab yours: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y… #YWKW #CharityGolf #WaterlooRegion

β›³ Tickets are ON SALE for the 3rd annual #GolfForeChange charity tournament!
πŸ“… Sept 8, 2025 | Rebel Creek Golf Club
🎟 Grab yours: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y…
#YWKW #CharityGolf #WaterlooRegion
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⛳️ Tee Off for Change! Registration is OPEN for the 3rd annual #GolfForeChange charity tournament hosted by @YWKW! πŸ“… Sept 8, 2025 | Rebel Creek 🎟️ Includes 18 holes, breakfast, food + drinks on course, prizes & more! Sign up now: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y…

⛳️ Tee Off for Change! Registration is OPEN for the 3rd annual #GolfForeChange charity tournament hosted by @YWKW!

πŸ“… Sept 8, 2025 | Rebel Creek
🎟️ Includes 18 holes, breakfast, food + drinks on course, prizes &amp; more!

Sign up now: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y…
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YWCA Ontario stands in solidarity with E.M. and all survivors during the Hockey Canada trial. We believe survivors. We support survivors. Victim-blaming has no place in our communities or courtrooms. πŸ’œ #BelieveSurvivors #YWCAOntario #HockeyCanadaTrial #EndGBV

YWCA Ontario stands in solidarity with E.M. and all survivors during the Hockey Canada trial.
We believe survivors. We support survivors.
Victim-blaming has no place in our communities or courtrooms. πŸ’œ
#BelieveSurvivors #YWCAOntario #HockeyCanadaTrial #EndGBV
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⛳️ Golf Fore Change! Join us Sept 8, at Rebel Creek for the 3rd Annual #GolfForeChange Tournament! 🍽 Includes food, prizes & 18 holes πŸ’š Supports @YWKW & our community πŸ‘‰ Register now: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y… #TeeOffForChange #CharityGolf #WaterlooRegion

⛳️ Golf Fore Change! Join us Sept 8, at Rebel Creek for the 3rd Annual #GolfForeChange Tournament!

🍽 Includes food, prizes &amp; 18 holes
πŸ’š Supports @YWKW &amp; our community

πŸ‘‰ Register now: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y…

#TeeOffForChange #CharityGolf #WaterlooRegion
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πŸŒοΈβ€β™€οΈ Golf Fore Change is back! πŸ“… Sept 8, 2025 | πŸ“ Rebel Creek πŸ‘₯ $600 per foursome ✨ 18 holes, food, prizes & impact Support @YWKW and tee off for something that matters. 🎟️ Register: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y… #GolfForeChange #TeeOffForChange #CharityGolf #CommunityImpact

πŸŒοΈβ€β™€οΈ Golf Fore Change is back!
πŸ“… Sept 8, 2025 | πŸ“ Rebel Creek
πŸ‘₯ $600 per foursome
✨ 18 holes, food, prizes &amp; impact

Support @YWKW and tee off for something that matters.
🎟️ Register: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y…

#GolfForeChange #TeeOffForChange #CharityGolf #CommunityImpact
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Congratulations to our graduates of the YWKW WAGES program, a 16-week development program focusing on career and job marketing skills, the fundamentals of financial literacy and enhancing personal and professional development! #Congratulations

Congratulations to our graduates of the YWKW WAGES program, a 16-week development program focusing on career and job marketing skills, the fundamentals of financial literacy and enhancing personal and professional development! #Congratulations
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Today, we honour and celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. At YWKW, we are committed to truth, reconciliation, and centring Indigenous voices in our work toward equity and justice.🧑

Today, we honour and celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. At YWKW, we are committed to truth, reconciliation, and centring Indigenous voices in our work toward equity and justice.🧑
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Today is #MulticulturalismDay! We’re celebrating the cultures, languages & identities that make our community stronger. Diversity is a strength. Let’s continue working toward inclusion, equity & belonging. #YWKW #CelebrateDiversity #EquityInAction

Today is #MulticulturalismDay!
We’re celebrating the cultures, languages &amp; identities that make our community stronger.
Diversity is a strength. Let’s continue working toward inclusion, equity &amp; belonging.
#YWKW #CelebrateDiversity #EquityInAction
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πŸŽ“ Shoutout to our recent YESS grads! The YWKW Youth Program helps youth (15–30) gain skills, paid experience & mentorship, all in a safe, inclusive space at YW Thrift Boutique. β€œThis is the perfect thing for me,” said Kez, a proud grad. πŸ”— ywkw.ca/integrated-hol…

πŸŽ“ Shoutout to our recent YESS grads!
The YWKW Youth Program helps youth (15–30) gain skills, paid experience &amp; mentorship, all in a safe, inclusive space at YW Thrift Boutique.
β€œThis is the perfect thing for me,” said Kez, a proud grad.
πŸ”— ywkw.ca/integrated-hol…
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πŸŽ‰ Our Board President, Karen Coviello, celebrated her milestone birthday and raised over $1,700 for the YW by dedicating her wishes to our mission. πŸ’› Thank you, Karen, for your ongoing support! A beautiful reminder that giving can start with a celebration. #YWKW #GiveBack

πŸŽ‰ Our Board President, Karen Coviello, celebrated her milestone birthday and raised over $1,700 for the YW by dedicating her wishes to our mission. πŸ’›
Thank you, Karen, for your ongoing support! A beautiful reminder that giving can start with a celebration. #YWKW #GiveBack
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Golf Fore Change is back! πŸ“… Sept 8, 2025 | πŸ“ Rebel Creek 🎟️ $150 per golfer | $600 foursome Support @YWKW and tee off fore change! πŸ‘‰ Register: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y…

Golf Fore Change is back!
πŸ“… Sept 8, 2025 | πŸ“ Rebel Creek
🎟️ $150 per golfer | $600 foursome

Support @YWKW and tee off fore change!
πŸ‘‰ Register: canadahelps.org/en/charities/y…
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Happy #WorldYouthSkillsDay from YWKW! Through our wide range of youth-focused programs, from employment training and mentorship to life skills development and inclusive, paid work experience, we support youth in building brighter futures on their own terms.

Happy #WorldYouthSkillsDay from YWKW! Through our wide range of youth-focused programs, from employment training and mentorship to life skills development and inclusive, paid work experience, we support youth in building brighter futures on their own terms.
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Sept 18 ✊ Take Back the Night ends with a rally on Parliament Hill. We call on the federal gov’t to: πŸ’œ Fund WAGE πŸ’œ Declare IPV an epidemic πŸ’œ Create a GBV watchdog πŸ’œ Fix broken systems #SurvivorsFirst #TakeBackTheBudget

Sept 18 ✊ Take Back the Night ends with a rally on Parliament Hill.

We call on the federal gov’t to:
πŸ’œ Fund WAGE
πŸ’œ Declare IPV an epidemic
πŸ’œ Create a GBV watchdog
πŸ’œ Fix broken systems

#SurvivorsFirst #TakeBackTheBudget