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CAMBRIDGE — You can now try to catch the ace in support of YWCA Cambridge, a local nonprofit that provides child care, camps and a number of programming for children, youth and adults. “YWCA Cambridge has seen significant financial losses as a result of cancelling fundraising events, suspension of our child care programs during lockdown …

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We know that these winter months ahead won’t be the same as they were in previous years, and for some, they will be extremely difficult. This year, in a year like no other, YWCA Cambridge has been supporting more families in need than ever before, from our child care families, to our youth and women’s …

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Every year, we are blown away by the way our community shows up for our Festive Futures program. The annual holiday giving program brings together our community to help families who have participated in our Small Steps to Success Program enjoy the holidays. This year, however, other organizations across Cambridge have joined forces to create …

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Content Warning: anti-Indigenous racism, violence against Indigenous women, systemic racism Orange shirt day is meant to give us all pause and encourage conversations about the history of residential schools and the enduring legacies those institutions have left behind. The orange shirt originates with Phyllis (Jack) Webstad’s story of her brand new orange shirt her grandmother …

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While there is no denying the last seven months have been confusing, overwhelming and scary, we wanted to take a moment to shine a little light on a good news story. You may know that child care is a significant portion of the work YWCA Cambridge does in the community. Pre COVID, we provided approximately …

What it’s like operating child care centres during a pandemic Read More »

To all YWCA Cambridge families, clients and participants:  We understand and share in your concern around the risks associated with COVID 19 and know you might have questions about how we are working to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please know that leading up to these formal decisions, we have been following Public …

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YWCA Cambridge is proud to announce the recipients of the 26th annual Women of Distinction awards: Nicole Schiener – Non-Profit or Public Service April Bulmer – Arts & Culture Laura Kaster  – Business & Entrepreneurship Sarah Kokoski – Education & Mentorship Siobhan Bonisteel – Social Action & Advocacy Dianne Piluk – Volunteerism Jenni Bauer – …

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