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# YWCA

Saving Lives - Changing Lives

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://ywcadurham.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Coming Soon](https://ywcadurham.org/2023/01/25/coming-soon/) - The blog is coming soon. In the meantime learn about us, see what services we provide, or donate and support the cause.

## Pages

- [Home](https://ywcadurham.org/) - Saving Lives - Changing Lives Get Help We are a trusted community leader that provides essential services and resources in response to the changing needs of women, children, youth, and families. Find out more about our services including: Y's WISH Shelter and 24/7 Crisis LineInterim Housing for homeless women2nd Stage Housing and Job/Life Skills Program for single at-risk
- [Contact Us](https://ywcadurham.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us YWCA Administration 33 McGrigor St.Oshawa, ONL1H 1X8Tel: 905-576-6356Fax: 905-576-0816Email: info@ywcadurham.org HoursMonday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday CLOSED DirectionsTravelling SOUTH on Centre St. – McGrigor is two streets south of John St. on the left. Continue east on McGrigor St. YWCA Durham will be on the right hand side of the street.Travelling NORTH on Simcoe
- [Blog](https://ywcadurham.org/blog/) - Blog Tickets for the Starry Nights fundraising gala are on sale now! Get yours here: https://bit.ly/4fJ7LYK.Join us for an incredible celebration in support of support of the women and children served through our Y’s WISH Shelter. Friday, September 25 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Harmony Event Centre, 1011 Bloor St. E., OshawaWe’re currently seeking: Event
- [Venue Rentals](https://ywcadurham.org/venue-rentals/) - Venue Rentals Our unique properties are in the heart of Oshawa and include free parking, free WiFi, and table linens.Venues are available any day and time of the week, subject to staffing and availability. Bookings MUST be made with at least two weeks notice. We cannot accommodate last minute bookings. You are welcome to include catering
- [About Us](https://ywcadurham.org/about-us/) - About Us A Part of Something Bigger YWCA Durham is part of our country’s oldest and largest women’s multi-service organization, YWCA Canada, and exists in solidarity with the global YWCA movement, which serves 25 million women and girls throughout 125 countries while driving the international gender-based human rights agenda. Locally, YWCA Durham has a long 75+
- [Donate](https://ywcadurham.org/services/donate/) - Donate We no longer accept used items. Due to the volume of used clothing donations, and our extremely limited storage space, we no longer accept donations of used clothing or household items. Please do not leave these items on our property, as they will be discarded if left unattended, and this is an added expense for us. Cash
- [Housing](https://ywcadurham.org/services/housing/) - Housing 2nd Stage Housing NOTE: A referral from a Violence Against Women agency, worker, or service is requiredfor this program.YWCA Durham provides the region’s only second stage housing program for singlewomen who have been victims of violence. The purpose of this program is to assistwomen on taking the next steps to secure safe, affordable, and permanent
- [](https://ywcadurham.org/careers/) - Careers When you work at YWCA Durham you become part of team that saves lives and changes lives. We have served this community with dignity and respect for over 75 years. Your work here will be meaningful and impactful. Come join our team!Current Opportunities Please Check Back Soon
- [Counselling and Support](https://ywcadurham.org/services/counselling-and-support/) - Counselling and Support Crisis Care Outreach and Transitional Support We offer flexible support services to women as they establish new lives, free from abuse, for themselves and their families. The Crisis Care Outreach Program provides support to women in the community who have left or are leaving an abusive relationship. Services include: Safety planning Short term counselling Advocacy with other agencies
- [Job Skills and Peer Mentoring Program](https://ywcadurham.org/job-skills-and-peer-mentoring-program/) - Employment and Life Skills YWCA Durham offers employment and life skills to those connected with the YWCA and those in the community. This program seeks to empower residents through job and life skills development with a goal toward independent community living. Clients are led through a mix between individual and group workshops, career-oriented skills building,
- [Product Wish List](https://ywcadurham.org/services/product-wish-list/) - Product Wish List Here is a list of what we are in need of at the moment. These items can be dropped off at 33 McGrigor Street on Monday to Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or can be shipped directly to us: Large diapers Shampoo Conditioner Non-perishable foods Board games for adultsNew and unopened gifts suitable for the
- [Emergency Shelter](https://ywcadurham.org/services/wish-shelter/) - Y's WISH Shelter and 24/7 Crisis Line Y’s WISH Shelter and 24-hour Crisis Line If this is an immediate emergency and your life is in danger, please call 911 first.If you’re afraid, call us. It is the first step. And it can change your life forever. ​Leaving an abusive situation is one of the toughest things
- [Services](https://ywcadurham.org/services/) - Services YWCA Durham provides opportunities for women, children and youth to improve their lives through safe and supportive housing, education, personal growth and development. Our staff is dedicated to finding the solutions that are right for each individual and family. We offer supportive, non-judgmental care and encouragement each step along the way. Together
- [Volunteeer](https://ywcadurham.org/services/volunteeer/) - Volunteer We do not have a volunteer program that includes direct contact with clients, but we rely on volunteers for different roles, including Board of Directors, help with physical labour projects such as gardening and landscaping or minor renovations, and help at our fundraising events. Please complete the form below if you are interested in volunteering
- [Community Resources](https://ywcadurham.org/services/community-resources/) - Community Resources Shelters and Hostels Y’s WISH Shelter (Oshawa) 905-576-2997The Denise House (Oshawa) 905-728-7311Herizon House (Ajax) 866-437-4966Bethesda House (Bowmanville) 905-623-6050Dr. Roz Roach Healing Place (Greater Toronto Area) 416-264-4357Sandgate (Jackson’s Point) 800-661-8294Victoria’s (Lindsay) 800-565-5350Crossroads (Peterborough) 705-743-4135Muslim Welfare Home (Oshawa) 905-665-0424Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre 905-372-0746 Children's Services Children’s Aid Society 905-433-1551Frontenac Youth Services 905-579-1551Kinark Child & Family Services 905-433-0241 Counselling and Support Services YWCA Apple Community Program 905-434-3936Catholic Family Services 905-725-3513DVSAC (Domestic

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