BHP is proud to announce a CAD$500,000 donation to the Hope Lives Here campaign, a fundraising initiative led by YWCA Saskatoon that addresses the lack of secure housing for vulnerable women and children in the city. 

In 2022, YWCA Saskatoon turned away over 4,000 women and children in need due to capacity and infrastructure limitations. Hope Lives Here is the organisation’s largest, most ambitious capital campaign to date, with a goal of CAD$19 million.  

The campaign will fund a new transitional housing wing that will more than double the existing capacity to provide women and children with safe, secure housing.  

“From providing safe shelter, to our comprehensive employment programs, this transformational gift from BHP will directly contribute to helping YWCA Saskatoon serve women and families in need, giving hope to those who need it most,” said Cara Bahr, CEO of YWCA Saskatoon. “We are so very grateful for their generosity.” 

BHP’s investment will directly support the creation of a new Education and Training Classroom Facility, a space where the YWCA’s clients will learn new career skills that support them in attaining sustainable employment, and ultimately, sustainable livelihoods. 

“The YWCA Saskatoon is providing critical work that has a positive and lasting impact for so many in our city,” said Karina Gistelinck, Asset President Potash, BHP. “Access to training and courses opens doors and a new world of opportunity and the YWCA is playing an important role in bringing access to people when it is most needed.” 

Since 2015, BHP has contributed over CAD$50 million to community organizations and initiatives in Canada.