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We are so grateful to the women of our Capital Cabinet for volunteering their time to help give hope to those who need it most! Read more about their dedication to Hope Lives Here below.

“When you help women you help the children, the family, the community.”

“I continue to support YWCA Saskatoon so that they can create the space and possibility for women to transform their lives.”

“I believe that this campaign serves as the driving force needed to advance education, housing, and safety for women. Initiatives like these provide hope and have a transformative impact on lives. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to be involved in advancing change.”

“The YWCA has provided safe and accessible housing for women for over 100 years. I am honoured to participate in this Campaign and support the YWCA to not only increase existing shelter services but to also provide critically needed longer term supportive housing options for women and their children.”

“YWCA Saskatoon provides essential emergency services to women and children, but for me the most important reasons I support them are the supports and services that empower women to make long-term changes that enable them to be self sufficient and provide nurturing homes for their families.”

“I have heard the personal stories of lives transformed through the support of the crisis shelter, residence beds and programming. The Cabinet is an amazing group of women with the shared vision to serve the critical needs of women and their children here in Saskatoon.”

“I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be independent and thrive in our society, and this campaign embodies that belief. It promises a brighter future for countless individuals, and I’m proud and humbled to be part of this transformative journey.”

“I grew up with stability and without the challenges of abuse, hunger, or addiction but unfairly, that’s not true for everyone. And that’s why being part of this initiative is vital to me. It’s about amplifying voices, sharing hope, and actively contributing to a safer, more compassionate community.”

“I was inspired to join the campaign by my mom, Esther, who – after raising six kids – returned to school to become a teacher, graduating at age 55. Esther’s go-to spirit taught me that a determined woman can change her life at any stage.”

“I am proud to serve with this fellowship of women who care about our community, and build for our future generations. This is a special organization, that deserves our time and support. I am committed to continually supporting the YWCA anyway I can.”

“I listened to women share their story of struggle and their need for safe housing, social supports and employment opportunities. I knew that I wanted to donate to this campaign and be part of the team to reach out to our community to ask for support.”

“You never know what happened in someone’s life to put them where they are now, so don’t judge their now, try to understand the why and what you can do to help. That’s what the heart of this campaign is all about to me, and why I believe in it so deeply. Women have always had to fight, and we are strong, but we shouldn’t have to do it all alone.”

“This campaign, which will allow an expansion, will help us do better for the women and children in our community.”

“I’ve joined this committee because I believe that behind any strong woman is another strong woman. Helping others become strong is my mission.”

“The YWCA strives to provide a range of supports intended not just to mitigate the effects of trauma and hardship, but to help women and children flourish. This is the kind of goal that I can get behind and is why I am pleased to be part of this campaign.”

“The YWCA strives to provide a range of supports intended not just to mitigate the effects of trauma and hardship, but to help women and children flourish. This is the kind of goal that I can get behind and is why I am pleased to be part of this campaign.”

“There is no greater need in our community than sheltering vulnerable women and their children. There is no better organization to meet that need than the YWCA which has provided outstanding assistance for women in our community for over 100 years.”

Tisha Paget

“The YWCA has been providing safety and support for over 100 years, giving women an opportunity for a successful future. I am grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the Hope Lives Here campaign. The  board is made up of like hearted brilliant women with a common goal of finding solutions and implementing strategies for women to thrive, not just survive.”

Carolanne-Inglis McQuay

Leanne Bellegarde

Kathy Ford

Heaven Knife

Terri Lemke

Rachel Loewen-Walker

Sandra Blevins

YWCA Saskatoon is so grateful to each and every member of our Capital Cabinet!