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 future of work in Ontario is at a crossroads. Will we ensure decent employment for all? - op-ed by Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications Toronto Star | July 26, 2021 YWCA Toronto came through for women during the pandemic - at a cost - written by Sarah Boesveld, Manager of Advocacy Toronto Star | May 28, 2021 Under COVID-19, the number of Torontonians applying for social housing as a refuge from domestic violence has soared - featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Clinical Services Toronto Star | May 26, 2021 This Toronto woman finally has a place to call home after years of living on the streets - featuring Teshia Allen, Manager of 389 Church Street CBC Toronto | May 4, 2021 The uphill battle for subsidized housing in the GTA City News | April 26, 2021 Documentary following new Church Street Tenant - interview with Nikki Renaud by Mary Wiens Metro Morning | April 23, 2021
Beach Metro | March 25, 2021 YWCA Toronto Post Ontario Budget Response - interview with Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications Here and Now Toronto | March 24, 2021
YWCA Toronto Statement on Recent Act of Anti-Muslim Violence June 2021 Federal Budget 2021 Statement April 2021 Ontario YWCA Coalition Joint Analysis of the Ontario 2021 Budget March 2021 YWCA Toronto Statement on The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 2021 YWCA Toronto Statement on the Passed 2021 City Budget February 2021 “A real win for our community!” Celebrating the opening of 389 Church Street February 2021
YWCA Toronto Statement on the Draft 2021 City Budget January 2021 YWCA Toronto Statement on Ontario 2020 Budget November 2020 YWCA Toronto Statement on 2020 Throne Speech September 2020 YWCA Toronto Statement on Racial Justice June 2020 Ontario Rate of Child Poverty Higher Now Than in 1989 May 2020 YWCA Statement on Gun Control May 2020 Income Security in the Time of COVID-19 April 2020 YWCA Toronto Solidarity Statement February 2020 YWCA Toronto Statement on the 2019 Ontario Budget April 2019 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