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The
YWCA of Regina has been serving the women of Regina and their
families since 1911. Throughout nine decades, the YWCA of
Regina has evolved to meet the changing needs of our community.
Our mission statement reflects this ongoing commitment.
Mission Statement:
The
YWCA Regina exists to support the diverse needs of women in
the realization of their full potential.
In
further support of our mission statement the YWCA Regina is
committed to working toward a community where:
- Women
have their basic needs met, including the provision of food,
clothing and shelter.
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People are safe and free from abuse.
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Women are empowered and supported in making
healthy choices.
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Women are respected and are valued members
of a community.
We
hope you enjoy exploring the YWCA Regina web site and find
it helpful. If you would like to see an expanded discussion
of our values, please click here.
If
you would like to explore some of the rich history of the
YWCA Regina please click here for "A
bit of our history."
Welcome
to the YWCA Regina website.
As
we see the closing of 2007, I reflect on this year and realize
that it has been very much a year of seeding. As with any
garden, new seedlings require careful nurturing to grow to
their full potential.
One
of our budding programs is Between Generations. We appreciate
the seniors who have volunteered to spend quality one-to-one
time with our children in the Child Care Centre. This mentorship
between senior and child has been very rewarding for the children
and seniors alike, and some special relationships have been
formed. We were fortunate in 2007 to be able to secure funding
to offer Between Generations as a pilot. Due to the success
of this program, we plan to keep it growing into 2008 while
we pursue continuing funding.
Children
Exposed to Violence is a program that has been in bloom for
many years. Like the flourishing garden, once you see how
well something grows, you wish you could have it take over
a much larger space. This year, with the support of Saskatchewan
Justice, we have been able to increase the scope of this vital
program. The result is more timely and thorough response to
the needs of children healing from exposure to family violence.
This
fall, the YWCA Regina hosted an all candidates meeting prior
to the provincial election. The evening offered good discussion
and perspectives by the candidates and audience alike.
We
have been weeding and fertilizing our garden by conducting
an organizational review. Taking a critical look at how we
do things only enriches our options and opens the door for
new opportunities. As well, we have undertaken an evaluation
of the Children Exposed to Violence program, along with other
similar programs in the province. We have been fortunate to
have Leslie Tutty, a well-know Canadian researcher, head this
process. We look forward to receiving expert recommendations
to guide our growth in 2008.
I
want to take this time to thank all our supporters who remain
faithfully contribute through donations, time and expertise.
We would not be able to continue without that support. Thank
you very much.
Deanna
Elias-Henry
Executive
Director
Please click here
for our 2005
Annual Report or here for our Winter
2006 newsletter
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