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
To cover WCYR events, fundraisers, or to do a feature on the centre, please email info@WCYR.ca.
Each year Women’s Centre of York Region provides seasonal supports to over 250+ women & children through the Winter Warmth Program! Please consider donating to …
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November 21st to November 26th 2019, WCYR 5th Annual Signature Auction will be online featuring items that are sure to meet everyone’s holiday needs, all …
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Hoedown Volunteers Needed! As a charity recipient for Hoedown we have to provide 35 volunteers and we need your help! Below you will find information …
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WCYR is excited to have the opportunity to have a free customized charity banner from BannerBuzz! Check out their website today here: BannerBuzz and stay tuned for the picture …
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Thank you Sentinel Storage Stouffville for the second time you have graciously donated space to WCYR! Learn more about the storage offered by Sentinel Storage …
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Good evening! Thank you to all for your support in our annual online Signature Auction! If you were the top bidder you will receive an …
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Are you ready? Follow this link to see the packages www.wcyr.ca/support-us/signature-online-auction/
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Support families in your community this winter! Listen to 105.9 The Region for more info about Winter Warmth!
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This week we received a very generous donation from ‘Casting Off the Cold’. Their donation of warm, knitted hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets will be …
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The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce announced Women’s Centre of York Region as the Not For Profit of the year 2018, at the Business Excellence Awards …
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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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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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