YWCA Toronto is a respected voice in the media on issues that impact the lives of women and girls. Below you can find the Association’s latest press releases and highlights of related media coverage.
'The hidden homeless': Downtown Toronto gets new women's shelter in wake of 2 deaths. CBC News | January 19, 2019 Statement for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Twitter Moments | December 6, 2018 Common Ground: How First Nations and newcomers are building relationships in Canada – featuring interviews with Dolores Montavez-Ruz, Settlement & Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Manager and Nicole Sutherland, JUMP Scarborough Manager. CBC Radio | January 1, 2018 How Ottawa is trying to breathe new life into a 22-year-old policy for gender equality – featuring an interview with Colette Prevost, Director of Advocacy and Communications. Toronto Star | December 28, 2017 Gun Control is a Women's Issue -- op-ed by Heather McGregor, YWCA Toronto CEO. Toronto Star | September 14, 2018 GTA women’s shelters feeling housing market pressures – featuring an interview with Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Girls and Family Programs. Global News | August 31, 2017 Toronto Coach Terminal mural to help build community through art – featuring interviews with tenants from Winona’s Place. City Centre Mirror | July 25, 2017 A $15 Minimum Wage Is A Feminist Issue – op-ed by Etana Cain, Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer. Huffington Post | July 13, 2017 How YWCA honouree Connie Walker discovered she wanted to be a journalist – feature on Connie Walker, 2017 YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction. CBC News | May 18, 2017 Federal budget measures assessed based on impact on women – featuring interviews with Etana Cain, Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer and Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, 2017 Woman of Distinction. Toronto Star | March 22, 2017 Look To Women's Shelters To Help Shape Mental Health Conversations – op-ed by Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Girls and Family Programs and Etana Cain, Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer. Huffington Post | January 26, 2017 Housing Plan Can Help End Hidden Crisis Of Women's Homelessness – op-ed by Danielle Nakouz, Manager of the Elm Centre Supportive Housing program. Huffington Post | October 5, 2016 This Change in Legislation Should Help Domestic Violence Survivors Flee Faster – featuring interview with Maureen Adams, former Director of Advocacy and Communications. Torontoist | September 28, 2016 National affordable housing plan urgently needed – op-ed by Heather McGregor, CEO of YWCA Toronto Toronto Star | September 27, 2016 Getting your period while homeless – featuring an interview with Ertha Downey, Manager 1st Stop Woodlawn Shelter and Choices for Living Program CBC: Out in the Open | September 16, 2016 How going to camp gave me back my happiness – op-ed by Anissah Rajpatee, Camp Tapawingo participant Toronto Star | July 24, 2016 Canada Child Benefit a Game-Changer for Women and Children – op-ed by Maureen Adams, former Director of Advocacy and Communications and Etana Cain, Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer. Huffington Post | June 30, 2016
2019 YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Media Release March 2019 Statement by YWCA Toronto on Cuts to Social Assistance August 01, 2018 CEO Statement on the 2018 Ontario Election Results June 08, 2018 YWCA Toronto Statement on the Tragedy in Toronto April 2018
Ontario Budget Brings Welcome News for Women March 2018 2018 YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Media Release March 2018 Canada’s National Housing Strategy Brings Women’s Homelessness Into Focus November 2017 Campaign for an Equal Senate for Canada March 2016 2016 Ontario Budget Response and Backgrounder February 2016
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