YWCA Crossroads Shelter receives $20,000 donation from The Peterborough District Masonic Association

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton announced a charitable contribution of $20,000 from The Peterborough District Masonic Association, on Wednesday.

YWCA’s Ria Nicholson receives a donation from The Peterborough District Masonic Association, presented by Right Worshipful Brother Tom Mortlock, District Deputy Grand Master (centre), and Worshipful Brother Philip Lake, District Secretary (right) Photo courtesy of YWCA Crossroads Shelter.

This donation will help ensure safe shelter and support services for local women and children experiencing violence.

“Community leaders like the Masonic Association who prioritize equity, safety and an end to gender-based violence are absolutely vital to our organization,” said Kim Dolan, Executive Director of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton. “We sincerely appreciate the commitment of local Association members, and those who generously support their fundraising efforts on behalf of the YWCA each year.”

Tom Mortlock, District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic Association, and his family, has been actively involved in the YWCA’s fundraising events for many years.

YWCA Crossroads Shelter provides physical safety, 24 hour support, nutritious meals and personal care essentials for women in crisis.

Fundraising support from community groups like The Peterborough District Masonic Association is critical in order to bridge the gap that remains beyond government funding, ensuring that local services are available 365 days a year.

Anyone interested in learning more about corporate and community partnership opportunities is asked to please contact Ria Nicholson directly at 705-743-3526 x113 or rnicholson@ywcapeterborough.org.

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Peterborough District Masons Donate $17,253.25 To YWCA Crossroads Shelter For Women And Children

Right Worshipful Brother Tom Mortlock, District Deputy Grand Master of Peterborough District, on behalf of the Masons of Peterborough District, presented a cheque in the amount of $17,253.25 to YWCA’s Ria Nicholson in support of the YWCA Crossroads Shelter for women and children.

“The leadership of caring men in our community who understand that responding to the impact of violence against women and their children is a responsibility we all share is especially important in these uncertain times,” says Kim Dolan, Executive Director of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton.

Right Worshipful Brother Mortlock was accompanied by Brother Danny McLaughlin, District Fundraising Project Chairman (left) and Worshipful Brother Philip Lake, Peterborough District Secretary (right).

Mortlock, together with his family and the MortWalk Construction Team, have been actively involved in the YWCA’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraising event for many years, believing that support services for women and children fleeing abusive relationships are very much needed in our community.

“The essential service provided by the caring YWCA Family is a resource that the Masons of Peterborough District were very proud to support this year,” says Mortlock.

Members of the community who wish to add their support for YWCA crisis and support services are encouraged to visit the website or contact the office at 705-743-3526. 

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