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.
Are you looking to register for one of our programs or seminars? Click Here to go to the online registration form!
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Looking for something fun to do? We are excited to hear our friends at Bingo World and Gaming Newmarket are now open! Did you know? …
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Are you looking for support? WCYR is providing online services! Contact info@wcyr.ca or call 905-853-9270 to leave us a message and our front line services will …
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As a precautionary measure in response to COVID-19 the Women’s Centre suspended all in-person service and move it to remote delivery where possible. To contact …
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Join us February 16, 2020 from 11 am to 12 pm to learn about self-defense with KarateMO Aurora! Enjoy a morning learning about the importance …
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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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The auction is live! Until November 26th bid on amazing packages such as the newest Dyson vacuum, the famous golf course Angus Glen Golf, MAC …
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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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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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