YWCA Niagara Region
183 King St. L2R 3J5 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

Job Opportunity Alert We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as our Full-Time Permanent Men and Family Shelter Worker. Ready to join the YW and make a difference for those experiencing homelessness? Check out the job listing for more info! Applications are due by Wednesday, February 24th. NOTE: We do not accept job applications through Facebook.... https://www.ywcaniagararegion.ca//men-and-family-shelter-/

Between our recent snowfalls and ongoing challenges around COVID-19, Niagara's shelter systems have been fighting an uphill battle to provide the best service to women and families experiencing homelessness. The YW's Executive Director Elisabeth Zimmermann talks about these barriers and more in a recent interview in Newstalk 610 CKTB. https://www.iheartradio.ca//ywca-niagara-women-s-shelter-c

As we have discussed last week, challenges around addiction and mental illness can be one of the many symptoms of poverty. The YW is offering the WARM program to the women in need within our community. WARM provides Personal Support Recovery Programs designed for women experiencing addiction and families affected by addiction. You can take advantage of our WARM program to set personal goals and develop a step-by-step plan to achieve these goals. Interested in the WARM prog...ram? Contact [email protected] for more information. Thank you Delta Bingo and Gaming of Fort Erie for all your help and support! Without their help, the success of this program would not have been possible. @CMHANiagara @startmeupniagara @communitycarest @projectsharenf @thehopecentrewelland @PLNiagara @NiagaraHealth @portcaresportcolborne @NiagaraFallsCHC @CommAddictionServicesOfNiagara @niagararegion @NiagaraRegionalNativeCentre @FortErieNFC @ATTCHNiagara @SouthridgeShelter @NiagaraRAFT @gilliansplace @WomensPlaceSN @niagarasac @jhsniagara @BethlehemHousingandSupportServices @BGCofNiagara @MatthewHouseFortErie @familyandchildrensservicesniagara @stgeorgesanglican

Ready to make a difference in your career? The YW is hiring a Permanent Part-Time Women's Advocate at our St. Catharines location. Check out the job listing for more information! Applications are due by Monday, February 22nd. NOTE: We do not accept applications through Facebook. https://www.ywcaniagararegion.ca/about/careers/

While we hold steady for more details on the lockdown in the Niagara Region, we would like to thank you for sticking with us as we work hard to protect those we serve. We are doing all we can to keep the women and families at the YW safe. Everyone has an important role to play in reducing the spread of COVID-19. We are continuing with some safety restrictions at our shelters, including: - Restricting access to the shelter to our essential staff members and shelter guests. ... - No visitors are allowed at this time. - Only accepting donations between 8am-6pm. - Limiting the type of donations we’re able to receive at this time to essential items only which include food, PPE, and cleaning products (including hand sanitizer). If you have items to donate that are not listed above, please hold onto your donation until the lockdown period is lifted. We encourage those interested in giving to please consider making an online donation on our website. For more information about the changes to our in-kind donation policy during the lockdown, please visit: https://buff.ly/3pByBVt

Today is Family Day! We hope you are spending a restful and pleasing day with your family, whatever that might look like for you. If you are looking for something fun to do, you should join our YW family in our Coldest Night of the Year West Niagara event!... There are only 5 days left! Hurry! Visit https://buff.ly/2IegbcD to walk with us!

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Today, we recognize the pressing issue of violence against women and girls. This remains the most widespread human rights violation to this day. Violence can manifest itself in physical, sexual, and psychological forms. In 1933, the UN General Assembly issued the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Since, women continue to fight to achieve equality, development, peace as well as the fulfillment of their human rights. To learn more on ways to identify and prevent violence against women, visit the official website of the United Nations https://buff.ly/2Z3Ydgk

This final installment of the Niagara Economic Summit Series is starting soon. In the last interactive panel discussion, panelists will discuss the next crucial steps for the recovery of Niagara's tourism industry and cross-border trade. Do not miss this discussion start at 10am today! Register for free now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/niagara-economic-summit-series-

Join us and the YWCA Canada for the "Art of the Clapback" session. This session will be presented today, 5 - 6 pm ET, by Alicia Sanchez Gill. Alicia will be discussing micro-aggressions, which unfortunately are an everyday reality for many. The people impacted by micro-aggressions are marginalized and often experience anti-Black racism, anti-Indigeneity, racism, misogyny to homophobia, transphobia, ableism etc. Throughout this session, Alicia will demonstrate how clapping ba...ck is an effective tool to combat micro-aggressions. This session will also help you to be a better ally and bystander, to identify micro-aggressions and support your friends, colleagues, and program participants. Find out more at https://ywcacanada.ca/wha/projects-initiatives/learninghub/

Looking for something sweet? If so, you should check out Incoho’s Holiday Cookie Tins! Each tin contains 3 dozen of assorted cookies which include gingerbread, sugar, almond crescents and a special holiday decorated cookie.... Email [email protected] or call 905-682-0766 for more info! : Incoho Restaurant

Are you passionate about women's advocacy and helping women and families in your community get back on their feet? The YW is looking to fill an on-call Women's Advocate role in Niagara. Visit the link below for the full description and to learn how to apply. Please do not apply through Facebook as we will only be accepting applications through email.... Applications close on November 30th. https://www.ywcaniagararegion.ca//job-posting-womens-advo/

Tired of being in the house? On November 22nd at 1 pm ET, come join Delta Bingo and Gaming for their Drive In Bingo in St. Catharines! All you need to do is reserve a parking spot online! Ball calls with be broadcasted through FM radio. If you complete the required pattern, honk your horn and flash your lights for the chance to win a prize!... : Delta Bingo and Gaming Learn more at https://deltabingo.com/drive-in-bingo-st-catharines/

Throwback to the Niagara Leadership Summit for Women 2020 It has already been a month since #NLSW2020 took place! The Summit was a huge success and that would not have been possible without YOU. We are so proud of all of the women leaders in our community and cannot wait to see where life will take you. ... Until next time, be brave and continue to #RiseTogether! : Niagara Leadership Summit for Women

On November 16th, we observe the International Day for Tolerance. 25 years ago, the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance was adopted by the UNESCO. This Declaration defines tolerance as respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. To learn more about tolerance and how you can help, visit the official website of the United Nations https://www.un.org/en/observances/tolerance-day

PUSH is a celebrated documentary from award-winning director Fredrik Gertten, investigating why we can’t afford to live in our own cities anymore. This FREE virtual screening is presented by the Niagara Poverty Reduction Network and United Way Niagara. STEP 1: Reserve your free film tickets online to watch the entire film on-demand anytime between 17-22 Nov. STEP 2: Join us for the LIVE local panel discussion and Q+A on Sun 22 Nov at 7pm on our Facebook page, YouTube channe...l or website. Panelists include: Christina Thomas, a community leader in the Western Hill neighbourhood of St. Catharines. She is a member of the Rykert Volunteer Committee, a tenant-led neighbourhood association. Elisabeth Zimmermann is the Executive Director of the YWCA Niagara Region, a non-profit organization working with homeless women and their families providing emergency shelter, transitional supported housing, ongoing support services and advocacy. Jeffery Sinclair is the project lead for the Niagara Region’s Ten-year Housing and Homelessness Action Plan, which provides a collaborative system approach for addressing housing and homelessness needs in response to identified local needs. Register for free here to view the film: https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/default.asp

66 years ago, World Children’s Day was established. On November 20th, we celebrate children and observe ways in which we can improve children’s welfare. Find out how you can help better children’s future at https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-childrens-day