YWCA Hamilton

What YWCA Hamilton does

YWCA Hamilton is a women-led, registered Canadian charitable non-profit (BN: 11923 6792 RR0001) founded in 1889 and headquartered at 72 MacNab Street South in Hamilton, Ontario. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of social services organized around nine pillars: gender-based violence support (emergency shelter, counselling, transitional housing, the SELF Project and NESS Fund), housing services (Putman Family YWCA, Oakwood Place, Transitional Living Program, Low Barrier Health Care, Emergency Reproductive Care), skills development and training (Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship, the Uplift Program in advanced manufacturing and data science, Employment Services), children's services (full-day child care, before/after school, camps, Care for Newcomer Children), health and wellness (MacNab and Ottawa Street Active Living Centres 55+, Fit From Home virtual programs), the Milli Gould Entrepreneurial Centre (PowerUp Ready 10-week business training and a Women-led Business Directory), youth programs (speqtrum for Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ youth, RISE Collective, YWePlay), immigrant and settlement services, and developmental services. The organization also operates a Prevention Hub at 21 Hunter St E and additional satellite sites including the Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre and Munar Learning Centre.

The business model is a hybrid of government grants (ESDC), corporate and individual donations, event fundraising (Walk a Mile in Their Shoes raised $106,616.70 in 2026 with 465 walkers across 46 teams; Women of Distinction Awards; Road2Hope), and fee-for-service program fees (e.g., $36 for a 10-week Just Keep Moving program, $37.71 annual membership). Distribution is primarily direct-to-beneficiary through multiple physical facilities in Hamilton and Halton, supplemented by virtual Zoom delivery for employment, fitness, and settlement counseling. The marketing approach is community-led and event-driven, anchored by corporate sponsorship tiers (Groundbreaker, Explorer, Annual, Lunch Partner) and volunteer recruitment. YWCA Hamilton is affiliated with YWCA Canada and the World YWCA, which provides advocacy leverage, branding, and network resources. Technology is not a core capability; the organization explicitly identifies itself as a social-services nonprofit rather than a technology provider. Leadership is provided by CEO Medora Uppal, with public-affairs led by Director Daniela Giulietti. A new Strategic Plan covers 2026-2029 under the mission 'Advancing Gender Equity.'

Name

YWCA Hamilton

Legal name

YWCA Hamilton

Website

https://ywcahamilton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

YWCA Hamilton is a women-led registered charity founded in 1889 in Hamilton, Ontario, delivering gender-based-violence shelter, affordable housing, childcare, employment training, health and wellness, immigrant settlement, youth, and entrepreneurship programs to women, gender-diverse people, children, families, and seniors across Hamilton and Halton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Gender equity programs
• Women support services
• Community health programs
• Affordable housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community members supporting the organization's mission to advance gender equity and provide services to women and gender-diverse individuals.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Funding from government sources including Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) for employment services and other program-specific grants.
3. Program Fees: Fee-for-service programs including health and wellness classes (e.g., $36.00 for 10-week Just Keep Moving program) and membership fees ($37.71 yearly).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YWCA Hamilton is a women-led non-profit social services organization that delivers a portfolio of community programs for women, gender-diverse people, children, families, seniors, immigrants, and individuals with developmental needs. Core offerings include emergency shelter and counselling for survivors of gender-based violence, affordable and transitional housing, full-day and before/after-school childcare, skills development and employment services, health and wellness programs (including Active Living Centres 55+), youth programs, immigrant settlement services, and entrepreneurial support for women.

Product overview

YWCA Hamilton is a women-led, non-profit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services. The organization operates as a unified service platform organized around key service areas: Gender-Based Violence Support Services (emergency shelter, counselling, safety planning), Housing Services (Putman Family YWCA, Transitional Living Program), Skills Development & Training (Skilled Trades, Uplift Program, Employment Services), Children's Services (child care, camps), Health & Wellness (Active Living Centres, virtual fitness), Youth Programs (speqtrum, RISE Collective), Immigrant & Settlement Services, Developmental Services, and the Milli Gould Entrepreneurial Centre for women entrepreneurs. Signature events include Walk A Mile In Their Shoes (annual fundraiser) and Women of Distinction Awards. The organization serves women, gender-diverse people, and families across Hamilton and Halton regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gender-Based Violence Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Walk a Mile 2026: 465 walkers on 46 teams raised $106,616.70
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered groundbreaker sponsor, explorer sponsor and annual partner.

• Alectra Inc.groundbreaker sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026Alectra Inc. was a Groundbreaker sponsor of YWCA Hamilton's Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2026 event. 92 Alectra employees participated in the event, raising more than $10,000 to support survivors of gender-based violence and YWCA Hamilton's essential programs including emergency shelter, counselling, prevention initiatives, and advocacy services.
• Findlay Personal Injury Lawyersgroundbreaker sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGroundbreaker sponsor of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2026 event supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
• LIUNA Local 837explorer sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerExplorer sponsor of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2026 event supporting gender-based violence survivors.
• Meridian Credit Unionexplorer sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerExplorer sponsor of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2026 event.
• Atomic Sparkannual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Partner sponsor of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2026.
• Soundboxannual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Partner sponsor of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2026.
• Starward Homesannual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Partner sponsor of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YWCA Toronto: Sister YWCA serving the Greater Toronto Area with a comparable multi-program portfolio including shelters, employment services, childcare, and housing. Highly comparable in service mix, governance model, and target populations, though operating at a larger scale.
• Interval House Hamilton: Hamilton-based women's shelter serving survivors of gender-based violence. Direct overlap with YWCA Hamilton's Safety + Support Hub and emergency shelter programs in the same geography.
• Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton: Hamilton-area youth services non-profit offering childcare, camps, before/after-school programs, and youth development — directly overlapping with YWCA Hamilton's Children's Services portfolio in the same geography.

Regional players

• Good Shepherd Hamilton: Major Hamilton-area social services non-profit operating shelters, housing, and community programs. Comparable in scale, regional focus, and funding model, with overlapping client populations including women experiencing homelessness and poverty.
• Mission Services of Hamilton: Hamilton-based non-profit delivering emergency shelter, housing, and community support services. Directly comparable in Hamilton-region service delivery and target population of vulnerable individuals and families.
• Native Women's Centre Hamilton: Hamilton-based non-profit serving Indigenous women and families with shelters, transitional housing, and cultural programs. Overlaps with YWCA Hamilton on shelter and women-focused services in the same city, but with an Indigenous-specific mandate.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA Canada: National umbrella body for YWCAs across Canada. YWCA Hamilton is an affiliated member, and YWCA Canada operates at the broader policy, advocacy, and federation level rather than direct service delivery.
• Canadian Women's Foundation: National women's equality non-profit funding gender-based violence, economic empowerment, and girls' programs across Canada. Comparable in mission and advocacy focus, but operates as a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.
• Women's Shelters Canada: National umbrella organization for women's shelters and violence against women programs. Operates at the policy and federation level across Canada, with overlapping thematic mandate to YWCA Hamilton's gender-based violence programming.

Others

• United Way Halton & Hamilton: Regional community funder and convener in Hamilton and Halton. Functions as both a partner and a potential funder/competitor for donor dollars, comparable in geographic mandate and cross-sector convening role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-hamilton-on-canada
• Facebookfacebook.com/YWCAHamilton

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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