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| Record #: NIA0638 |
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2011 |
Last Full Update: 14 Jun 2011 |
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| Description & Services |
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| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Description | The YWCA Niagara Region provides inclusive programs, services and support for women and their children who are at critical turning points in their lives. Core services provided by the YWCA are emergency and supported transitional housing in Niagara Falls and St Catharines, transitional housing throughout the Niagara Region, youth transitional housing and girl-centered programming for youth and children throughout the region. The YWCA believes in offering programs and services that will make a positive difference in your life and in our community. |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Crisis Housing Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | Female |
| Languages | English |
| Application | Intake Process - No Charge |
| Fees | Fee assistance available. |
| Events | Women of Distinction Awards & Fundraising Celebration, Vicky Hull Awards, Week Without Violence, Power of Being A Girl Conference |
| Contact Information |
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| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Intersection | King St, between Academy St and Court St |
| Office Phone | 24 hours 905-988-3528 |
| Fax | 905-988-3739 |
| E-Mail | reception@ywcaniagararegion.ca |
| Website | www.ywcaniagararegion.ca |
| Primary Contact | Nancy MacIntosh, Community Relations Coordinator; Phone: 905-988-3528 ext 246; Email: nmcintosh@ywcaniagararegion.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Nicki Inch, Communications and Events; Phone: 905-988-3528 ext 237; Email: communications@ywcaniagararegion.ca |
| Primary Executive | Elisabeth Zimmermann, Executive Director; Phone: 905-988-3528 ext 239; Email: ezimmerman@ywcaniagaregion.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Katie Finora, Board President |
| Other Details |
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| Service Level | (51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way |
| Meetings | Meeting room available for small groups. Nominal donation to YWCA Niagara Region to serve as rental fee. 'Pay what you can' fee structure for those who require. |
| Print Material | Annual report available upon request |
| Established | 1927 |
| Elections | Annual General Meeting in Nov;
Board Member recruitment - applications accepted year-round. Contact Elisabeth Zimmermann - ezimmerman@ywcaniagararegion.ca |
| Funding | Municipal - City of Niagara Falls ; Regional ; Federal ; United Way - St Catharines; Niagara Falls ; Trillium |
| Subjects |
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| Subjects | Camps ; Children ; Employment ; Family support ; Shelters ; Single mothers ; Supportive housing ; Volunteering ; Women ; Young adults |
| Broader Terms | Adults ; Age groups ; Housing ; Housing facilities ; Parents ; Recreation ; Recreational facilities ; Single parents ; Supportive settings |
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