We’re already one month into 2020 and a lot of people have been working hard on their New Year’s resolutions. Some people are looking for eat healthier this year, or hit the gym at least three times a week. Here at the YW, New Year’s resolutions look a little different as our clients work to … Continue reading Dear Feminist Me: Moving Through 2020 with a Feminist Lens
Toby’s letter to you
December 2019 Hey there… Just so you know – I wasn’t scared when dad left. Because mom always takes care of us anyway. She’s the one who takes me to school every day, packs my lunches, and celebrates my birthdays. So it wasn’t a big deal… Okay, fine, maybe I was a little … Continue reading Toby’s letter to you
Susan
Susan is part of our off-site transitional housing program. The way this program works is that the client pays the rent to the YW, and we pay the landlord. It’s a program that comes with the support of a worker, who is there to help the clients with setting and reaching their goals. Landlords on … Continue reading Susan
Rotary Club of Grimsby
They welcome you as you enter the Coldest Night of the Year West Niagara walk-a-thon. They are the friendly faces you walk by during your 5 km walk in support of the most vulnerable in West Niagara. They fully embrace the event and the cause. The Rotary Club of Grimsby comes out to support the … Continue reading Rotary Club of Grimsby
My life in shelter
My name is Jody, I am 33 years old, and I am far from perfect. I hate to admit this to you, but I don’t have to look you in the eye, so it’s ok: I currently live in the YW’s emergency shelter, along with my four-year old son. His name is Leo, and he … Continue reading My life in shelter
Macie – Part II
At the beginning of 2019, we introduced you to our client Macie. We shared with you what brought her to our doors initially, and how much she had thrived in her first few months in our Off-Site Transitional Housing program. Today, she asked us to tell each of you, who support our work in so … Continue reading Macie – Part II
Volunteer Spotlight: Alexis
Alexis was first introduced to the YW’s work when her sister completed a practicum placement with us, which better introduced her to the YW’s work and mission. At around the same time, she attended her first Niagara Leadership Summit for Women. The Leadership Summit was a great experience, and she “was hooked.” After putting out … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Alexis
Truly Local, Truly Committed
PenFinancial Credit Union chooses to support the community & YWCA Niagara Region At a recent celebration, PenFi made it official! They launched their “truly local commitment,” a commitment to a values-based banking model. “We believe that people who want to do business with a financial co-operative that reinvests 10% of their pre-tax profits back into … Continue reading Truly Local, Truly Committed
Children is where I draw the line
The noise hits me like a brick wall when I walk into the room. The after-school program is at full speed already. Children are running around and little voices are bouncing off the yellow walls. “Am I doing it right?” “I need help!” And then a girl who might be ten years old looks straight … Continue reading Children is where I draw the line
I participate in Coldest Night of the Year because we need the awareness.
When the volunteer opportunity to help out at West Niagara Affordable Housing was first presented at her parish around five years ago, Lee knew she had found the perfect fit. “I liked the concept and what the program was all about. West Niagara Affordable Housing (WNAH), or GAHP at the time, is more than a … Continue reading I participate in Coldest Night of the Year because we need the awareness.
