The launch of the My Bag is Yours fundraising campaign was held on April 3rd at the restaurant LOV (1232 Rue de la Montagne). This joint initiative by the Women’s Y Foundation and the YWCA Quebec will not only enhance women’s solidarity, but will also raise funds for the two organizations that help thousands of…
Launch of the My Bag is Yours campaign 2019
Announcement of the 2019 Women of Distinction Awards recipients
The Women’s Y Foundation is proud to announce the names of the laureates, who will be honoured on September 26, 2019 at The Windsor Montreal during the 26th Women of Distinction Award. The Foundation is also pleased to announce that this 26th Women of Distinction Award will be taking place under the co-chairmanship of Ms….
Call for candidates of the 2019 Women of Distinction Awards
Reveal a Woman of Distinction! Montreal, November 28 2018 –The Women’s Y Foundation is pleased to put out a call for candidates for the 2019 Women of Distinction Awards. Now is the time to send in the name of a Woman of Distinction, to publicly acknowledge a woman working in any field whose actions have…
Appointment of Ms. Édith Cloutier as chair of the Board of Directors of the YWCA Foundation of Montreal
Montreal, October 30, 2018 – The YWCA Foundation of Montreal is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Édith Cloutier, President of Rogers Communication for Quebec, as its new chair of the Board of Directors. She takes over from Sophie Fortin, who chose not to stand for another term. “It’s with a great sense of…
Unveiling the names of the 25th Women of Distinction Awards laureates
Montreal, May 22, 2018 – The Women’s Y Foundation is proud to announce the laureates of the 2018 Women of Distinction Award, which will be presented on Tuesday, September 25th at Le Windsor. The 25th Women of Distinction Award is under the honorary co-chairs of Mrs. Louise Champoux-Paillé, Certified Corporate Director, Anne-Marie Hubert, Managing Partner,…
#UNITED : CELEBRATING WOMEN ON MARCH 8 AND 9
On March 8th and 9th, join us in celebrating women! As part of the International Women’s Day, the YWCA Montreal and its Foundation will be at Place Montreal Trust (metro level) on March 8 and 9 from 10 am to 7 pm to offer workshops on different employability programs and services. SCHEDULE: March 8th and…
LAUNCHING OF THE S’ENTREPRENDRE PROGRAM AT THE YWCA MONTREAL
The YWCA welcomes the s’Entreprendre program created by the Lise Watier Foundation Interview with Marie-Lise Andrade, Executive Director of the Lise Watier Foundation December 12, 2017 – A first winter storm hits Montreal. The gust of snow and the cold weather do not slow us down. Wrapped up in our winter wear, we…
The Scotiabank Charity Challenge is back!
On April 21 and 22, 2018, the Scotiabank Charity Challenge will take place in Montreal. Spread over two days, the event offers different types of race: 5k, 10k and 21k, as well as a race for children aged 2 to 13 years old. Since 2010, the YWCA Montreal and its Foundation has been participating in…