YWCA Halifax

Tomorrow is SHYM's Pride Day Ultimate Fun Fest!!!

We’re rolling out the rainbow carpet for a day packed with BBQ, games, dancing, and so much more! Here’s what you can look forward to:

🍔 BBQ Bonanza: Savor sizzling BBQ delights and tasty treats that will make your taste buds dance!

🎯 Game On: From fun family games to exciting challenges, there’s fun for everyone!

🎧 DJ Dance Party: Get ready to groove to the hottest beats and feel the Pride vibes with our awesome DJ!

🌟 Surprises & More: Expect fun surprises and fabulous moments throughout the day!

When: July 19th
Time: 2pm-4pm
Where: 4 Mount Hope Ave

Bring your friends, your family, and your best dance moves. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the most fabulous Pride event of the year!

Developed by YWCA Canada, The Not Online. Not on Campus. project extends YWCA’s ongoing work to end gender-based violence and builds on our recommendations from Project Shift, a knowledge-sharing project with the goal of eliminating cyberviolence against young women and girls. Recommendations included creating woman-centred training on how to work with survivors in a way that is supportive and nonjudgmental (i.e., not blaming the victim).

Through these complementary resources, YWCA hopes to provide staff and administrators with tools and self-care tips to use when approached by someone who has experienced gender-based violence, including sexual violence and tech-facilitated gender-based violence.

Please view the training and resources here: https://ywcacanada.ca/what-we-do/projects-initiatives/not-online-not-on-campus/

No matter where we are in the world, YWCA team members are family 💙
YWCA Halifax Entrepreneur Support Coordinator- Liesl Mulholland while in Barbabos attended a .expo and ran into YWCA Barbados team members Kerrilyn Harding- President of YWCA Barbados and 2nd VP of YWCA Barbados, Jalisa Broom! Liesl had a great chat with Kerrilyn and Jalisa and discussed some of their current fantastic summer camps!

Pic (l-r): Liesl Mulholland (YWCA Halifax), Kerrilyn Harding (President – YWCA Barbados), Jalisa Broom (2nd VP – YWCA Barbados)

Come work at the YWCA!

YWCA Halifax is looking for a Safer Spaces Lead Coordinator.
For the full job description and to apply, please visit https://www.ywcahalifax.com/about/careers/

Did you know YWCA Halifax Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has their own social media!? Follow them as they introduce their team and provide access to helpful resources and information, as well as assist in fun and educational events!

BBQ, raffles, 50/50 draw, and baseball? Sign me up!
Bats & Builders is happening on August 24th from 7:45am to 5pm at Graves Oakley Fields in Spryfield.

Teams are full for this year, but come on down to enjoy some tasty BBQ and awesome raffles! All proceeds support YWCA Halifax Supportive Housing for Young Mothers (SHYM).
Please click here to join the Bats & Builders FB page for updates on the event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3636379936642743

To learn more about SHYM: https://www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/supportive-housing/shym/

A sweet request from our youth camp coordinator was fulfilled by Canada Post. Thank you for your assistance! I’m sure our campers Grandma will appreciate her letter arriving safe and sound because of your help!

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Love this so much 💙- Erin & Peter (/twitter)

It’s time to celebrate Pride like never before with SHYM's Ultimate Pride Fun Fest! 🌟

We’re rolling out the rainbow carpet for a day packed with BBQ, games, dancing, and so much more! Here’s what you can look forward to:

🍔 BBQ Bonanza: Savor sizzling BBQ delights and tasty treats that will make your taste buds dance!

🎯 Game On: From fun family games to exciting challenges, there’s fun for everyone!

🎧 DJ Dance Party: Get ready to groove to the hottest beats and feel the Pride vibes with our awesome DJ!

🌟 Surprises & More: Expect fun surprises and fabulous moments throughout the day!

When: July 19th
Time: 2pm-4pm
Where: 4 Mount Hope Ave

Bring your friends, your family, and your best dance moves. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the most fabulous Pride event of the year!

Thank you for your incredibly generous donation of this amazing swing set for SHYM! The children have been having so much fun playing on it. The team at YWCA Halifax thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this thoughtful donation!

YWCA Halifax offices and Child Care will be closed on July 1st and reopening for regular hours on July 2nd.

Thank you! The YWCA Halifax has received over $11,000 in community donations for Emergency Funds for Survivors. YWCA has also received an incredibly generous anonymous donation of $150,000 over the next three years. We are immensely grateful for the support of our community. We thank each and every one of you for sharing the campaign, donating, and signing up to become monthly donors. We appreciate your support of YWCA Halifax and your help in continuing to assist survivors leaving violence.

If you would like to become a monthly donor, please donate here https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/102391 or link in our bio!

We truly appreciate the support from our community! Please consider becoming a monthly donor to help survivors escape violence.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/102391

Let's continue to help women and families and support survivors leaving violence.

For more information on YWCA Halifax Emergency Funds for Survivors, please visit https://www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/gender-based-violence-supports/

"(The) $500 to $1,000 (grants and loans) could be the difference between life or death for some people," YWCA Halifax Executive Director Miia Suokonautio said in an interview Monday via The Canadian Press.

We need your support, please consider becoming a monthly donor: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/102391 link is also available in our bio.

The YWCA Halifax Emergency Funds for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence are depleted. Please stand with survivors and help rebuild lives. Your donations go directly into the Emergency Funds for Survivors of Gender-based Violence to help participants flee violence and build stability by covering damage deposits, utilities, moving or storage fees, or phone and internet bills.

Your urgent action is needed. The YWCA Halifax Emergency Funds for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence are depleted. Please stand with survivors and help rebuild lives.
The great news is that you can help! Please sign up to become a monthly donor or make a one time donation here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/102391 link is also in our bio.
Our funds for survivors of gender-based violence is a lifeline. They provide emergency funds for those leaving violence. This money helps cover costs for a survivor to safely leave an abusive relationship and situation.

Please consider donating to support survivors fleeing violence, YWCA Halifax does not turn people away, it's critical that we continue to assist survivors.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/102391

As covered by CBC in an interview this weekend with YWCA Halifax Executive Director, Miia Suokonautio, YWCA Halifax Emergency Funds for Survivors of Gender-based Violence is a lifeline. They provide emergency funds for those leaving violence. This money helps cover costs for a survivor to safely leave an abusive relationship and situation.

We graciously extend our deepest gratitude and thanks to the members of our community that have signed up to become monthly donors and made donations to Emergency Funds for Survivors of Gender-based Violence. If you would like to join your neighbours in helping YWCA Halifax assist survivors leaving violence, please sign up to become a donor or make a one time donation: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/102391 the link is also in our bio.

Your urgent action is needed. The YWCA Halifax Emergency Funds for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence are depleted. Please stand with survivors and help rebuild lives.
Both funds are exhausted, and we are only halfway through the year. Help to support survivors leaving violence and let’s never allow these funds to deplete again, become a monthly donor to help.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/102391 the link is also in our bio.

Your urgent action is needed. The YWCA Halifax Emergency Funds for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence are depleted. Please stand with survivors and help rebuild lives. YWCA Halifax Emergency Funds for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence is a lifeline. They provide emergency funds for those leaving violence. This money helps cover costs for a survivor to safely leave an abusive relationship and situation.

Please consider donating now to help YWCA continue to support survivors leaving abusive situations. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/102391 or the link is in our bio.

The Fellowstitch group at St. Peter’s Anglican Church is creating 32 blankets for a YWCA Halifax housing project! We're grateful for their incredible work 💙

If you are interested in joining The Fellowstitch Group, they have almost 20 members and have been meeting for 25 years and accept any kind of stitching – quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing. They have members from all over the HRM, including Eastern Passage, Cole Harbour, Dartmouth and beyond.

This welcoming and friendly group meets weekly on Wednesdays throughout much of the year. While they often work on personal projects, they have also supported other charities throughout the HRM.

YWCA Halifax is hiring!
Are you a collaborative leader with sharp analytical skills and superior decision-making skills? You may be interested in becoming YWCA Halifax's Director of Advocacy and Community Response!

Please see the full job posting for application details: https://www.ywcahalifax.com/job/director-of-advocacy-and-community-response/

Here come The Halifax Tides!
YWCA Halifax team members Community Programs Manager: Laura Swain and Odessa Shea in her new role as Program Coordinator for the LEAD Program to support Leadership, Equity, Accessibility, and Diversity for Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse people in Physical Activity, Recreation and Sport, celebrated the launch of Halifax's new Women's professional football club, The Halifax Tides!

Pictured left to right: Laura Swain- YWCA Halifax Community Programs Manager, soccer icon- Diana Matheson, past Team Canada player, Olympic winner, and Founder of the , and Odessa Shea- YWCA Halifax LEAD Program Coordinator.

To learn more about LEAD, please visit: https://www.ywcahalifax.com/advocacy/lead/

Saint Andrews Hall is hosting their quarterly Care Free Giveaway this weekend!
Please visit 15 Disciples Way, Eastern Passage, Divine Mercy Parish on Saturday and Sunday for free clothing, housewares, and more.

Are you ready Halifax? Tune into the Instagram live stream tonight at 6:40 PM AT for the unveiling of Halifax’s first-ever professional women’s soccer club!

YWCA Halifax December 6th Fund participants need your support! Several December 6th Fund participants have children and need your support to help with birthday presents for their children. Are you able to help?
Items needed include:
New toys in packaging for all ages of children
New jewelry and hair items like barrettes and headbands
New sporting goods
Walmart gift cards
Gift cards for grocery stores or restaurants
Tickets to family-friendly events or activities
Backpacks and new school supplies of any variety

The items will go directly to survivors of gender-based violence.

Items can be dropped off at the front desk at DCDC (51 Boland Rd, Dartmouth, NS B3A 1M9) please note to staff that the items are meant for the December 6th program. We will be collecting as of today- June 6th and collection will continue until the end of August. If you have any questions, please email the December 6 team at [email protected]

Thank you for your generous support 💙💙💙

YWCA Halifax is delighted to spread the word that has something exciting to announce! Keep an eye on their social media in the next few days- the wait is almost over!

Thank you to Professional Organizers in Canada for volunteering their services to organize the garage at YWCA Halifax's Safe House. We truly appreciate all your hard work to make this space neat and tidy!

Thank you Girl Up Citadel Hill High School and their Co-ordinator Erin Poirer for the generous donations of undergarments and menstrual products to The Waverley. Girl Up is a UN-funded worldwide organization that provides youth globally with the training, tools, and community to build their leadership and accelerate social change that stands to benefit us all. For more information on Girl Up, please visit: https://girlup.org/

Welcome to the Grand Opening of the Fairview Farmers Market on June 6th. There will be free face painting and balloon animals for the little ones. Enjoy a little music as you browse the great assortment of vendors.

If you run out of cash while at the market, drop by the information table to purchase Market Bucks using your credit or debit card. These bucks are available in $5 denominations and can be used to shop at any of our vendors during the 2024 season.

The market is FREE for EVERYONE so drop by the Centennial Arena, 27 Vimy Avenue on Thursday’s 4 - 7 pm starting June 6 until October 31.

Check out https://buff.ly/3UYLR99 for market giveaways and contests!

YWCA Halifax Shift Change attended the CCWESTT conference in Calgary last week, the theme focused on overcoming systemic barriers towards gender equity in SETT (science, engineering, trades, and technology). The reality today is that women and gender-diverse people experience increased rates of violence, harassment, and unsafe working environments in the skilled trades industry across Canada.

Shift Change works to change this. Shift Change is about growing a diverse and equitable trades industry in Nova Scotia. One where women and gender-diverse people can safely grow careers in skilled trades. And where we all work to update unhealthy workplace cultures so that everyone can thrive on the job and in the industry.

For more information on Shift Change, please visit: https://www.ywcahalifax.com/shift-change/

YWCA Halifax is proud to introduce The Flourish Fund!

YWCA Halifax recognizes the hurdles entrepreneurs face in accessing financial resources, and we're committed to providing tailored support to nurture growing businesses.

What does The Flourish Fund offer?

· Flexible Loan Options: Tailored loan packages with zero interest and easy repayment terms, designed to cater to the specific needs of women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs.

· Guidance and Mentorship: Receive personalized guidance and mentorship from seasoned professionals, empowering you to navigate the loan application process with confidence.

· Networking Opportunities: Gain access to a dynamic community of women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs for collaboration, learning, and mutual growth. Please visit www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/entrepreneurship/ for the latest YWCA Halifax entrepreneurship programs and to apply!

Thank you to the Co-operators Community Fund!

YWCA Halifax and friends met at Propeller Brewery in Bedford to connect and network. While there, YWCA Halifax was honoured to recognize the generous gift of $24,000 from the CoOperators Community Fund. Thank you to Shane Kennedy, SA Kennedy Financial Group for organizing this gathering. And thank you to all the guests of this event for your kind words of support and offering of help for the YWCA Halifax. It truly means the world to us and our community.

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