YWCA Cambridge

From finances to fundraising and labor trends—swipe to explore what’s happening in the nonprofit sector. Over 1,000 nonprofits, charities, and grassroots organizations across Ontario contributed to the 2024 State of the Sector survey. The findings highlight ongoing challenges, including stagnant and declining financial resources alongside rising demand. Despite these difficulties, there is hope that nonprofits will eventually receive the support needed to fulfill their missions. For detailed recommendations for government and the public, take a look at ONN’s policy report.

In her recent opinion piece, YWCA Hamilton CEO, Medora Uppal offers valuable insights that challenge common misconceptions about supervised drug consumption sites, otherwise known as Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS). CTSs offer vital health services, connect connect individuals who want it with treatment, and reduce the strain on emergency services. In short, they save lives and, yes, they save tax dollars. Read Medora's piece here. https://lnkd.in/gPCtFVzf

For every dollar you donate goes TWICE as far, thanks to our generous corporate matching sponsor, Greentec! 🙌💙 That means your $50 gift turns into $100, providing essentials and comfort for women in our new shelter. There’s no better time to make a difference in Cambridge. Donate today and double your impact! #DoubleYourImpact #SupportYWCA #CambridgeShelter *Up to $5000

ONN has released the results of their annual State of the Sector Survey, with responses from over 1,000 nonprofits, charities, and grassroots organizations across Ontario. This year’s findings highlight a challenging landscape, with financial resources stagnating or declining while demand for services continues to rise. Explore the full survey data and resources here: https://lnkd.in/gefDZiwx.

The YWCA Ontario Coalition urges the government to keep vital Consumption and Treatment Service (CTS) sites open. These spaces provide safe, supervised support, especially for vulnerable women facing isolation and risk. Closing CTS sites pushes drug use into unsafe public spaces, affecting everyone. We call on the government to prioritize harm reduction and work with communities to create sustainable, supportive solutions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqVrrfB3

On Digital Citizen Day, we’re highlighting the importance of being responsible and respectful in our online interactions. Our actions in the digital world have real impacts, and together we can build a safer, more positive online community. Learn how you can take simple steps to be a better digital citizen: www.digitalcitizenday.ca. Let’s create a more thoughtful and respectful digital space for everyone. #DigitalCitizenDay

We're active into our PiT count activities and wanted to give you a quick update. If you know of anyone who might qualify as hidden homeless, please pass along that this opportunity is open to them (to identify themselves as part of the enumeration count and/or to complete a survey with us).

We are proud to support Media Literacy Week and highlight the vital role of digital media literacy in our community. In today’s digital age, the ability to understand and navigate media is crucial. Join us in empowering individuals to become more informed and media-savvy. Discover resources, events, and ways to get involved: www.medialiteracyweek.ca. Together, we can promote critical thinking and responsible media engagement. #MediaLiteracyWeek

We're Hiring: Emergency Shelter Workers! 🚨📣 Are you passionate about supporting women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness? YWCA Cambridge is seeking Emergency Shelter Workers to help launch a new temporary shelter, in partnership with Grace Bible Church. This is an incredible opportunity to make a real impact while working with a dynamic and supportive team. As a Shelter Worker, you'll provide essential support in a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for women and gender-diverse individuals. We have full-time permanent and part-time permanent roles available, on-site in Cambridge, ON. Apply by October 31, 2024. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g6WYHh4g

The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness 2024 conference is fast approaching and Waterloo Region has some great presentations/film and talks representing at this years conference in Ottawa. The past couple years have been monumental for our region from a systems change perspective with research, legal and collaborative transformative work setting the stage for some major shifts in our community that I can't wait to see unfold for the better as we launch ourselves towards the goal of functional zero. If you are from outside our region and you're interested in what we've been doing and how we've been doing it, or if you are like me and just like seeing and hearing how your peers understand and share their work with others, I pulled out our local focused sessions happening at the conference for quick reference to help you as you make your conference schedules. October 29 -RTH1 Promoting Human Rights-Based Municipal Encampment Responses HCH2: At the Frontlines of Harm Reduction and Mobile Healthcare Delivery - A Harm Reduction Lens to Mobile Health Services and Homelessness: Lessons from Sanguen Health Centre in the Region of Waterloo. HCH3: Healthcare + Housing = Positive Health Outcomes and Housing Stability -Healthy and Housed: Explore ShelterCare’s unique integrated wellness model for those experiencing homelessness in the Waterloo Region. WH3: Advocacy and Action for Women and Gender-Diverse Housing Justice -Making the Invisible Unavoidable: A Research and Advocacy Case Study on Getting Women’s Homelessness on the Political Agenda (definitely join Roz Gunn and I for our talk!) October 30 LE4: Lived Experience on Screen - Advocacy through Film - Kitchener's Lived Expertise Working Group (LEWG) created a short film to provide education on why lived expertise is valuable, how to communicate to the public about lived experience, and navigating lived expertise through political realities. LCM5: Innovative and adaptive leadership solutions on the path to ending homelessness - Navigating the complexity together: A roadmap to Functional Zero by 2030 AWH5: Protective factors that support ending youth homelessness - Pursuing Justice: Bilateral Interactions Among the Criminal Justice and Housing Sectors for Preventing Youth Homelessness (not 100% local but featuring a prominent research voice from our region) ***Disclaimer: I used every search combination I could fathom to try and find us all but if I missed any sessions, please let me know and I will add you.