Women’s Centre of York Region believes that every woman deserves to feel empowered and live to her full potential, and it is our mission to bring hope, support and learning to women in an atmosphere of inclusiveness and collaboration.
The women we serve are mothers, daughters, sisters, neighbours, friends from across York Region.
- 82% have partially or fully completed some form of post-secondary education
- 29% are separated or divorced, 48% are partnered
- 65% are mothers. One in five are single mothers with children under the age of 18.
- 40% are low income. Half of them are raising children under the age of 18 in poverty.
- 21% report English is their second language
- All of them have identified the need and desire for positive change in their lives
LISTEN! 105.9 The Region interview… Thanks to 105.9 The Region for the opportunity to talk abut the work we do!
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Calling all Clients… Are you a current or former client of Women’s Centre of York Region? Your opinion matters to us! Please follow the link below …
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2nd Annual Spring Luncheon – Celebrating Women & Girls Join us on Sunday, May 6th at Cardinal Golf Club (that’s the weekend prior to Mother’s Day – …
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Check out our This is why we Hoedown video! see the video here Directly support the work we do in our community by purchasing your …
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Help create a ripple effect… GOAL: $40,000 TO DATE: $4,445 (4 women supported!) Every $1,000 raised provides a woman in your community access to our …
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We’re a proud 2017 Charity Partner! Support WCYR directly by purchasing tickets online at bit.ly/WCYRHoedowntix or drop by our office for tickets Monday-Thursday between 9:30 am …
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Swing Into Spring ~New Date! New Location! 9th Annual Golf fore Change Tournament supporting women in York Region Check out our 2017 Golf & Sponsorship …
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WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL A Mother’s Day Luncheon Join us for this inaugural event celebrating women of all ages! Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 11am-2pm (that’s the …
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 – Newmarket – “Celebrating the Diversity of Women” Featuring Paola Gianturco, International Photojournalist & Author as well as singers and dancers from …
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EVENT DETAILS: Date & Time: January 21, 2017 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Locations: Queen’s Park to City Hall Event hashtags: #WomensMarchTO #WhyIMarch ROUTE: …
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120 Harry Walker Parkway North Newmarket, On L3Y 7B2 7:00 PM – Tuesday, January 31, 2017
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If you are facing an urgent crisis or emergency PLEASE CALL any of the following help lines, or go directly to the nearest hospital that …
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What is Domestic Violence? A pattern of behaviour in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power over an intimate partner. Abuse is …
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NEWMARKET, March 4, 2015 – “Women’s Centre of York Region is the best kept secret in York Region and now, the secret is out” announced …
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