Mission Statement

The mission of the YWCA is to build our community be engaging and supporting women of all ages to participate fully in life, both as individuals and as valued members of their communities.

To advance its’ mission, the YWCA:

- focuses on providing programs and services for families, and women and young women at critical turning points in their lives

- is a strong voice for equality, a strong voice for women.

The Halifax YWCA believes in...

- supporting women with responsive programming that advances and enhances the quality of their lives during all stages of life;
creating an inclusive environment where women can develop to their potential;

- advocating equal opportunity, equity, and freedom to make choices in our changing society.

Description

Halifax YWCA is a turning point for women. We have served women, young women, and families since 1874. Today the Halifax YWCA provides the following core services:

Child Care & Early Learning: Full service child care, RECESS Program aimed at increasing the physical activity of children

Housing - WISH: Women in Supported Housing. 24 units of supported housing for formerly homeless women

Health Promotion - ENCORE after breast cancer exercise program, smoking cessation for expectant and new mothers

Youth Development - Leadership development programs for young women in 3 locations


The Halifax YWCA believes in the power of women to achieve, and a world where women are equal participants and designers of their community, country and world.

Address

1233 Barrington Street
HALIFAX, NS
CA
B3J1Y2

Contact Information

Contact Name:Kim Condy
Email:k.condy@ywcahalifax.com
Website:www.ywcahalifax.com