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July 2010 FRANÇAIS

NEWS


2009-2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Click here to view the 2009-2010 YWCA Annual Report!  

 

 

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TOMORROW JULY 22: ARTISTIC EVENING TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS IN COSMETICS!

The YWCA Montreal and FemmeToxic - a project of Breast Cancer Action Montreal (BCAM) - invite you to an artistic evening to raise awareness about the health-related risks surrounding the use of cosmetics which contain toxic ingredients.

Evening’s program:

  • The latest video, The Story of Cosmetics by Annie Leonard, creator of the viral hit The Story of Stuff, will be launched.
  • Theatre, short films (some created by teenagers), dance, interactive games and door prizes! Snacks and refreshments will be served. Come one, come all!
For more information, click here
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MONTREAL ENTREPRENEURS... AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!

The 2010 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management is proud to present: “Sustaining Montreal Businesses”, on Saturday, August 7th 2010, from 11:30am to 3:30pm at Hyatt Regency Montreal, room Alfred-Rouleau C.

FREE ADMISSION. Registration required before August 1st.

For more information, click here

 

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END OF SEASON SALE!


Boutique Fringues & Cie will hold a big end of season sale at end of August!

Stay up to date with our sales and events by visiting our website or by becoming a fan of our Facebook page!

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QUEBEC-CAMEROON EXCHANGE PROGRAM: UPDATE


As previously announced, the YWCA has welcomed four women from Cameroon for a 2 week exchange program, from June 7 to 22. The aim of this exchange program between YWCA Montreal and YWCA Cameroon was to share best practices on issues of social and economic development.

Jam-packed with professional exchanges, workshops and trainings, cultural and leisure activities, as well as a festive evening filled with the flavours of Cameroon; it was a memorable 2 weeks for all!

For more information, click here

 





ONGOING...
RECRUITMENT: THE SINGLE MOTHERS PROGRAM
The Singles Mothers program is now recruiting for its French and English groups:

Start: Monday, August 30, 2010 at 9:30 am
Places are limited: 13 participants per group
Information sessions are held every Thursday morning at 9:15 AM. To register please call: 514.866.9941, ext. 416.
For more information on our employability programs,
click here

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Registration for Summer Space IS In FULL SWING!

Once again this year, YWCA Montreal invites girls 10 to 15 to its Summer Space! Dance, circus activities, art, video projects and much more will make this summer an unforgettable one!

Places are limited – Register now!

Next session: August 2-20.

Click here for more information
Click here for the registration form

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2010 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

2010 Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony
Monday, October 4th, 2010
YWCA Montreal 135th Anniversary Edition
Reserve your tickets now!
The Women’s Y Foundation has announced the names of the laureates of the 2010 Women of Distinction Awards which will be presented on October 4th.
To read the press release...

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LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC

Did you know that the YWCA Montreal offers both women and men a legal information service for the cost of $5 per 30-minute individual session? This service is offered by appointment only, and provided by volunteer lawyers and notaries.
For more information on this service, click here

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