Our Services
Programs For Adults
Providing free life & pre-employment skills training for cis and trans women and non-binary and two-spirit individuals on a path to empowerment and security.
Programs For Children And Youth
Offering a diverse line up of free programs geared to empower, embolden and enrich the lives of young people.
Summer Camps
Our summer day camps are a staple for children of all genders looking for outdoor adventure, exploration and making new friends.
Child Care
For over 65 years, we have been a leader in providing innovative, child-focused licensed child care in Cambridge.
Women's International Gift & Gallery
Featuring the unique products of local, national and international women artisans, with all proceeds supporting our work.
Mentoring Programs
More than simply building children and youths' interest & skills in STEM, we are building strong, healthy relationships with mentors.
Events
We have a diverse lineup of fundraising events throughout the year. Learn more about what is coming up.
Roots Of Empathy
An evidence-based program shown to have a dramatic effect in reducing levels of aggression among school children.
How Your Support Makes a Differences...
YWCA Cambridge works with some of the most marginalized cis & trans women and girls and non-binary and two-spirit individuals in our community. Through leadership, advocacy and programming and service delivery, we can make a real impact in this community, one life at a time.
But we need your help.
Just like each person we work with, our donation options are open to everyone. Every contribution broadens our impact and makes our community more equal. Thank you for your support.
Choose a small monthly gift, a one-time donation of any amount, or contact us to arrange an in-kind donation. Your support will be used to directly improve the lives of the people we serve.
Our Programs
We have a wide selection of programs designed to improve the lives of cis and trans women and girls and non-binary folks at The W Programming Centre. All programs are participant-led and provided free of charge, so that we can create opportunities for everyone.
DO YOU NEED NOW?
If the threat of danger is immediate, call 9-1-1. You will be asked to give police your name, address and phone number. Provide as much additional information as circumstances will allow.
Let police know if:
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Emergency shelter/ a safe space Cambridge, Ontario Haven House |
Monday - Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | (519) 653-2289 |
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Emergency shelter/ a safe space Kitchener, Ontario Anselma House |
Monday - Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | (519) 741-9184 |
| Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) of Waterloo Region 24-Hour Support Line | Monday - Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | (519) 741-8633 |
| Family and Children Services of Waterloo Region | Monday - Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | (519) 623-6970 |
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News & Blog
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What it’s like operating child care centres during a pandemic
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Canada’s first Feminist Economic Recovery 8-Point Plan released today by YWCA Canada and GATE
Released today, A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada: Making the Economy Work for Everyone, a report co-authored by the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and YWCA Canada, offers an 8-point Plan to tackle systemic barriers and improve economic security for women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people.