Blog Posts from June, 2020

Monday, June 29, 2020 - 13:02

YWCA Metro Vancouver's Submission to the BC Budget 2021 Consultation

YWCA Metro Vancouver's Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services SUMMARY OF ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS This...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 15:31

Youth Pedal to Success with YWCA Gear Up

YWCA News & Events
Building skills and confidence is an essential part of any successful job training program. YWCA Metro Vancouver is excited to re-launch an exciting...
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Monday, June 15, 2020 - 16:52

YWCA Employment Programs Adapt

Community, YWCA News & Events
YWCA Metro Vancouver’s employment programs have demonstrated incredible adaptability over the last few months. In a matter of days, programs moved...
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Monday, June 15, 2020 - 11:03

Adapting Food Programs to Feed Families

Community
When times are tough, putting food on the table can be an overwhelming stressor for families. One in six children in the province live in food...
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Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 16:42

Essential for Families: YWCA Child Care

Community, Social Change
YWCA Metro Vancouver has long advocated for affordable and accessible child care for families. We operate four early learning and child care centres...
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Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 10:38

Violence Against Women Increased During Pandemic

Social Change
It has been widely reported that the pandemic has resulted in increased intimate partner violence. Many women, including those living in YWCA Metro...
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Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 11:52

YWCA Hotel – Shelter in the Storm

Community, YWCA News & Events
The YWCA Hotel is one of the organization’s social enterprises, bringing in a steady source of income that directly supports our programs, from child...
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Friday, June 12, 2020 - 10:19

Staying Healthy + Fit with YWCA Health + Fitness

Health + Fitness Centre
The YWCA Health + Fitness Centre temporarily closed due to COVID-19 on March 19, 2020. We were so appreciative of members’ support and were moved...
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Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 17:31

YWCA Organizational COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan

YWCA News & Events
Read the YWCA's Organizational COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan. This document is provided as a guide for staff working at the YWCA during the COVID-19...
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Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 13:31

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Statement on Racial Justice

YWCA News & Events
YWCA Metro Vancouver denounces the systemic racism that undermines the safety and wellbeing of Black, Indigenous and racialized communities. As an...
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