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A letter to our donors and supporters

Last year we housed 1055 women, children and youth at risk

Social Good is about finding small ways to make a difference.  As the festive season arrives, it’s time to enjoy memorable moments with friends and family, it’s time to celebrate, and it’s time to spare a moment to think about sharing your joy with families who struggle throughout the year.  There is a way you can make a difference. Thousands of individuals seek the services of YWCA Saskatoon each year to escape poverty, violence and homelessness. Become a part of Social Good and know that you are impacting the world of a family, woman or child in the community.

Download the Adopt A Room form Adopt a Room 2011

December 6 is Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The date is etched in history by the shooting deaths of 14 women in 1989 in Montreal by a man deliberately targeting women on a busy campus. Canadians reacted with shock, sorrow and outrage. A strong lobby formed to bring guns under control in Canada, work that continues to this day.

December 6 became the day we remember the women who died and re-commit to taking action on violence against women and girls until our streets, our campuses and our homes are safe. Because Canada is not yet a safe country for women.

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National Philanthropy Day Luncheon 

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

   TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK

with Guest Speaker 

President Peter MacKinnon, University of Saskatchewan

    
Doors open at 11:00 a.m. - Luncheon 11:30am to 1:30pm  

YWCA Saskatoon will be  honoring the Guild for an award at national Philanthropy Day this year. The story of the Saskatoon YWCA Guild is one of amazing generosity and continuous commitment to the YWCA. It provides a glimpse of the passion that fueled the YWCA’s growth and resilience through its first century of service. When a YWCA expansion in the mid 1950s prompted a need to raise $25,000 for furniture and equipment, the organization turned to its always resourceful members who formed a committee and called themselves the YWCA Guild. The ladies of “the Guild” quickly decided that they would generate revenue for the YWCA by creating a consignment store for clothing and household articles – later called The Opportunity Shop. This consignment store has allowed the Guild to donate over $650,000 since 1957.

Find Out at the YWCA All Candidates’ Meetings

YWCA Prince Albert  Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 7:30 pm
Venue: YWCA Central Avenue, 1895 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, SK S6V 4W8
Contact: Sheri Ukrainetz, Phone 763-8571, Email sheriukrainetz.ywca@sasktel.net

YWCA Saskatoon  Wednesday, October 26, 7:30 pm
Venue:  YWCA Saskatoon, Studio 510 25th  Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4A7
Contact:  Genine Neufeld, Phone 244-7034 ext 132, Email gneufeld@ywcasaskatoon.com

YWCA Regina  Thursday, October 27, 7:30 pm
Venue: Lower Hall, Knox-Metropolitan United Church (use Victoria Ave. entrance)
2340 Victoria Ave, Regina, SK S4P 0S6
Contact: Eric Greenway, Phone 525-2141 ext 145, Email ericg@ywcaregina.com
All venues are wheelchair accessible.

Tuesday October 18th, from noon-1 p.m., join us for a workshop on Economic Violence.  Hosted in the YWCA Studio.  Facilitated by YWCA Employment and Learning.

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