- Description
Provides educational supports, life skills, peer connections, and adult allies to girls, non-binary, and gender-fluid youth.
- Peer Check-in: Weekly text, email, or Instagram messages to chat, listen, provide support, help problem solve, and connect with resources.
- Drop-in Youth Space: Join in activities, do homework, play video games, or hang out. Also provides snacks, hygiene items, and connection to resources.
- Life Skills Workshops (Mondays): Topics include cooking healthy meals, confidence building, stress management, financial literacy, and more.
- Eligibility
- Open to all girls, non-binary, and gender-fluid youth in grades 7-10.
- Application Process
- Drop-in, no registration required for youth space or life skills workshops. Sign up for peer check-in on the website or by sending a message to @yweleap_checkins on Instagram.
- Documents Required
- Outlined in application
- Web Site
- https://www.ywcahamilton.org/youth-programs/yweleap/
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Last Updated On
- April 13, 2026
- Last Verified On
- August 12, 2025
- Address
- 52 Ottawa St N
Hamilton, ON, L8H 3Y7The Putman Family YWCA is a 50 unit affordable permanent housing residence for single and mother-led families. Also offers spaces designed for community gathering, as well as a Centre of Innovation, community garden, flexible space for seniors and youth, recreational, health and wellness programming, and women and community led programming and workshops.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon, Wed 3pm-6pmMon3:00 pm to 6:00 pmWed3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
