A huge thank you to Gore Mutual's Vancouver team! On June 14th, 4 employees helped harvest herbs & create bundles for Crabtree Corner's kitchen. They also beautified our garden with painted plant markers. We're incredibly grateful for Gore Mutual's ongoing support. #GoreMutual

Welcome to the YWCA Metro Vancouver Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants – Infomation Session (Hybrid) event! They help professionals apply their skills and foreign qualifications to find opportunities in line with their experience and background.bit.ly/3zv8gCA #newtobc #ywcavan

Immigrant women especially those who have experienced violence face significant challenges obtaining employment. @ywcavan ‘s Axis program is changing that. Thank you for inviting me to your appreciation event today! #bcpoli YWCA Canada YWCA Employment

Hello Port Moody! Our YWCA City Shift team had a blast talking to the City of Port Moody's Community Services team about embedding an inclusive and equitable lens into city planning. Thanks for having us and learning about our Equity Kickstart Guide for Cities!

Last week, we hosted Minister Rachna Singh & Councillor Linda Annis for a tour of our housing community for single mothers & their children in Surrey. We discussed ending gender-based violence, co-locating affordable housing, childcare & supports. Thanks for joining us!

Although as many as 92% of women who experience physical #intimatepartnerviolence may suffer #braininjury, most women's shelter workers never screened for it. We're trying to change that by training frontline workers. Learn more or book a workshop at soarproject.ca.

Thank you Melanie Mark Hli Haykwhl Ẃii Xsgaak Hli Haykwhl Ẃii Xsgaak for taking the time to visit YWCA Crabtree Corner last week. Melanie spoke to us about all things advocacy, our five-year YWCA Metro Vancouver strategic plan and YWCA Crabtree Corner’s strategic plan which was recently finalized.

So glad that City of Surrey Council took a step towards inclusivity with their FIRST EVER Multilingual Communications Policy! civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=92… ✅Easier access to services in multiple languages ✅Enhanced community engagement ✅Reflective of Surrey’s diverse population

BC's 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy aims to cut poverty by 60% in a decade. Currently, 230,000+ residents receive assistance. BC's key initiatives align with YWCA Metro Vancouver's goals, but concrete action plans are needed. Read more: ywcavan.org/blog/2024/07/u…

We are looking for a Specialist to work closely with the the Associate Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Engagement to implement advocacy initiatives, build meaningful relationships and contribute to program and organizational development. ywcavan.org/.../specialist…...

Join us for Rhythms of Resilience, an enriching community event filled with music, dance and storytelling in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Register Now: ywcavan.org/rhythms

This week, YWCA Metro Vancouver CEO Erin Seeley received a King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal was presented by Premier David Eby and Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin, and recognized Erin's advocacy work on advancing gender equity in her role at the YWCA. Congratulations, Erin!

Last week, youth participating in YWCA programs received vouchers to shop at the Aritzia Community Warehouse Sale in Vancouver. Thank you, aritzia, for giving youth the opportunity to build confidence & cultivate self-expression as they head back to school with a fresh wardrobe!