media releases

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for media enquiries, please contact:
Amanda Dale,
Director of Advocacy & Communications
416.961.8100 ext. 350 | email

2008

july 22
media advisory | 'Better off in a Shelter?' press conference

A new study by Centre for Urban and Community Studies at the Cities Centre, UofT has found conditions for low-income families are often so bad, lone mothers and children are, in some ways better off in shelters than in their own homes.

2008

june 4
media advisory | YWCA Women of Distinction Event Breaks All records!

Raises a $1 Million to support more than 40 programs for women and girls city-wide.

2008

june 2
media advisory | 2008 Women of Distinction Awards

Eight Toronto Women Changing Lives, Improving Communities
2000 people will celebrate eight distinctive women on Tuesday June 3, 2008 at YWCA Toronto’s 28th Annual Women of Distinction Awards, presented by Sun Life Financial.

2008

june 2
media advisory | YWCA LINC grand opening: Taking Chances l Building a Future

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of YWCA Toronto’s newest Employment and
Skills Development Program YWCA LINC. Thursday June 19, 2008 12 pm to 3 pm 222 Dixon Road, Suite 207 - details here!

2008

may 25
media advisory | students present education minister with their ideas for improving safety

Thirty girls representing high schools from across Ontario assembled to discuss their concerns about the education system and shared their solutions with The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education.

2008

may 12
media advisory | Open House to showcase new location and programs of YWCA’s REACH

YWCA Toronto’s REACH will host an open house for media, business partners, community agencies, and neighbours at their new location on Dixon Road, Thursday, May 15th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

2008

april 30
media advisory | shopping around for social impact

YWCA Toronto’s International Boutique is now at Yonge and St. Clair, at 81 St. Clair Ave East. The boutique is 100 per cent volunteer run and sells crafts and gifts from around the globe.

2008

april 11
media advisory | Women’s groups condemn incarceration of Noellee Mowatt

YWCA Toronto and METRAC publicly denounce the detainment of abuse victim of Noellee Mowatt. At a time when only 36% of women who are victims of spousal violence and less than 10% of victims of sexual assault are actually reporting these crimes to the police,* this extraordinary move by the prosecution throws good community cooperation on this issue back decades.

2008

april 2
media advisory | YWCA urges Canadians to challenge the federal government

YWCA Toronto joins with concerned Canadians everywhere to challenge the federal government on its proposed changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

2008

march 4
media advisory | Media Conference to introduce the 2008 Women of Distinction

Join YWCA Toronto on March 4th to kick off International Women’s Week and meet the 2008 Women of Distinction in advance of the 28th annual Women of Distinction Awards dinner. International Women’s Week.

2007

october 4
media advisory | Toronto’s largest women’s organization calls on provincial candidates to address violence against women in their platforms and funding

YWCA Toronto is stunned by the 64th and 65th murders of the year, two women both under the age of 30, but is not surprised that not one political candidate has addressed how his party
will work to end violence against women in the province.

2007

may 28
media release | YWCA Toronto to present 200th Women of Distinction Award

With 193 previous recipients, the awards acknowledge the accomplishments of trailblazers, volunteers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, lawmakers, and social activists. By evening’s end seven women will join this illustrious group as the 200th award is presented.

2007

april 2
media release | December 6 Fund finds a new home at YWCA Toronto

On April 1, 2007, the December 6 Fund will become part of YWCA Toronto’s family of programs, and will be renamed 'YWCA December 6 Fund.'

2007

march 28
media release | YWCA Toronto helps women Move on to Success

YWCA Toronto is pleased to introduce Moving On To Success, an innovative employment program aimed at women who are survivors of abuse, in abusive situations, or are at risk.

2007

march 8
media release | Media Conference to Introduce the 2007 Women of Distinction

Join YWCA Toronto on March 8th for an International Women’s Day breakfast and meet the 2007 Women of Distinction in advance of the 27th annual Women of Distinction Awards dinner.

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