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Women Are Builders.
When you support YWCA Hamilton’s #WomenBuildHamilton campaign, you are making a critical difference for women and children in our community.
Women Build Opportunities
We use our voices, our strengths, and our compassion to open doors and create space for others. Because incredible things happen when women unite towards a common goal.
Women Build Each Other Up
We use our empathy and our intellect to lift up those around us, paying particular attention to those in need. Because when one woman succeeds, we all succeed.
Women Build Hamilton
We use our passion and our expertise to help make our community better. Because we know that women are powerful changemakers and fearless trailblazers who will change the world.
Women Build Leaders
We use our knowledge, experience, and wisdom to mentor other women, helping to break ground and make space for future generations of leaders. Because we know the power of amplifying women’s voices.
Women Build Innovation
We use our unique perspectives and diverse skills to tackle complex problems. Because our collective viewpoint is valuable and can lead to ground-breaking discoveries.
#WOMENBUILDHAMILTON
New artwork by Indigenous artist Shelley Niro brings new life to the Putman Family YWCA
YWCA Hamilton is thrilled to officially unveil new artwork at the Putman Family YWCA by Indigenous artist Shelley Niro. Shelley has partnered with YWCA Hamilton to bring three pieces into the Putman Family YWCA lobby – “We Dance,” “Travelling Through,” and “Wishing a...
Meet: Brenda
Brenda’s new apartment at the Putman Family YWCA on Ottawa Street is more than just a home – it’s a sign of their independence.
Meet: Georgina Rosenberg
“My goal is to help women and girls realize that they can be leaders and successful and still find a work/life balance. I think more female leaders equals a better society.”
Join the Builder’s Circle
Our dedicated Builders’ Circle leaders go above and beyond to make a lasting impact in the lives of women, girls and families.For many women and children, their home is a safe haven; a key building block for their future and their protection from violence.
As a Builders’ Circle leader, your pledged gift of $10,000 or more will provide women and children with a stable home and the resources and opportunities to rebuild their lives.
As a Builder, you’ll have the opportunity to see first-hand the impact of your support. An investment in women and girls is an investment in the future of Hamilton.
You may choose to make a single gift or pledge your gift over a set period of time.
Benefits of becoming a Builders’ Circle leader:
- A welcome package
- Regular updates on construction and YWCA Hamilton programs
- Annual report on the impact of your gift
- A behind-the-scenes facility tour
- Exclusive access to YWCA Hamilton events and experiences
- Opportunities to volunteer with your family or colleagues and see first-hand the impact of your support
- Recognition in YWCA Hamilton publications including Impact Report
To learn more or join, contact:
Malgosia Sienkiewicz, Campaign & Donor Relations Officer
E: msienkiewicz@ywcahamilton.org
T: (905) 522-9922 Ext 181
Thank you to all of our #WomenBuildHamilton donors, funders and supporters
$1,000,000
The Putman Family
$250,000+
Brenda Yates
Ward and Diane Campbell and Family
$100,000+
Losani Family Foundation in Honour of Maria Losani
Nancy and Patrick McNally
$50,000+
Charlotte Yates
Victoria Walzak-Mosca and Dean Mosca
$10,000+
Builder’s Circle Members
Bernie and George McCarter in Memory of Charles “Karoly” Herczegh
Foxcroft Family
Marita Zaffro and Leonard Oskroba
The Roque Family
Betsy and Joel Ippolitto
Mark and Colleen Shepherd
Ruth and William Todd
