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

Kitchener, Ontario
Joined November 2010
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
3 days
A huge thank you to @ToyotaCanada and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) for donating $3,700 in support of YWKW programs! πŸ’› Your generosity helps women, children & families access safe housing and essential supports. #YWKW #TMMC #CommunitySupport #BuildingBelonging
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YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
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Today, and every day, we’re committed to creating spaces where women, children, and families can find support, stability, and care without stigma. Because when we care for mental health, we strengthen our community. 🌿 #WorldMentalHealthDay
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
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Today, on the International Day of Non-Violence, we affirm our commitment to building communities rooted in safety, dignity, and equity. At YWKW, we work to support women, children, and families impacted by violence, and to create a future where everyone can live free from harm.
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
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At YWKW, women’s history is woven into our story, from opening our first emergency shelter to creating supportive housing, childcare programs, and leadership opportunities for women and families across the Kitchener-Waterloo Region. #WomensHistoryMonth #Educating #Inspiring
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YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
18 days
Today, we honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. At YWKW, we commit to listening, learning, and acting toward reconciliation. 🧑 #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #YWKW
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YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
1 month
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
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
3 months
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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YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
3 months
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: https://t.co/FEYzcwd7sI
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
4 months
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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YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
4 months
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”— https://t.co/Nl0RBfwtF2
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
4 months
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
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
4 months
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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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
4 months
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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YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
4 months
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: https://t.co/FEYzcwd7sI #GolfForeChange #TeeOffForChange #CharityGolf #CommunityImpact
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YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
4 months
⛳️ 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: https://t.co/FEYzcwd7sI #TeeOffForChange #CharityGolf #WaterlooRegion
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
4 months
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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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
4 months
⛳️ 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: https://t.co/FEYzcwd7sI
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
5 months
β›³ Tickets are ON SALE for the 3rd annual #GolfForeChange charity tournament! πŸ“… Sept 8, 2025 | Rebel Creek Golf Club 🎟 Grab yours: https://t.co/FEYzcwd7sI #YWKW #CharityGolf #WaterlooRegion
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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
5 months
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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@ywcakw
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
5 months
June is National Indigenous History Month. We honour Indigenous voices, resilience & leadership. At YWKW, we’re committed to reconciliation & equity. 🧑 #NIHM2025 #Reconciliation #YWKW #IndigenousHistoryMonth
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