The W Project is relevant to all of us because...

• One in five women in Canada lives in an abusive relationship; the population of York Region is over 1 million people
• Women's Centre of York Region offers individual counselling to women who have experienced abuse; currently there is a year long waiting list
• 1 in 8, or 112,500, York Region residents face economic hardship due to low income (Low-income-cut-offs for individuals before tax is $19,144 per annum)
• Over 250 family members use Women's Centre of York Region's food program each month, this number increases 10-15% monthly
• Unemployment among women in Canada increased by 25% between 2008-2009
• In just one year, WCYR has helped 40 women launch viable and sustainable businesses; we plan to help 80 women a year across the region become self-employed and move off low-paying employment or social assistance

Raise Awareness: Lend Your Powerful Voice

• Show your support by posting a picture of your hand on our Facebook Page along with your We Can statement
• Send us your We Can statement on Twitter
  Tweet #WeCan
• Share the video with friends and family
• Download your own Action Kit for ideas on how to host your own W Project fundraiser

Guide: How to Hold a W Project Event

Invest in Empowering Women: Be a Donor

• Donate to Women's Centre of York Region and Together We Can reach our goal of raising $150,000

Be Inspired: Attend W Project Events

	June 15, 2013 - Woodbridge Mom 2 Mom Sale $3 Entrance Fee Donated to WCYR Join us on Saturday, June 15, 2013 9am-1pm for the 5th Annual WOODBRIDGE MOM 2 MOM SALE! The sale is like a garage sale, but instead of visiting yards or driveways, over 100 Moms shall come together for 1 day only under 1 roof to sell their baby stuff to other Moms at amazing prices, rain or shine! You must pre-register to sell at the sale. Location: Vellore Village Community Centre, 1 Villa Royale Ave, Vaughan, ON L4H 2Z7 Tel: (905) 832-8544 For more information, click on the poster thumbnail.
	June 24, 2013 - T-Zone Open House All proceeds will go to WCYR You are invited to join us for a wonderful fun-filled day at T-Zone Richmond Hill Studio & Wellness Centre! To our Present and Past Members/Customers, we're saying THANK YOU for your patronage, your support and your friendship. To all others, we are saying hello and welcome! The best part is that we get to celebrate with you while helping a great cause! All money raised through the various classes, consultations, silent auction and draws at our event will go to Women's Centre Of York Region. Whether you are or have been a part of our T-Zone community or, like us, have a passion for wellness, we welcome you to join us for some fun and a great cause. Please click on the poster for details. Date: Monday, June 24th, 2013 Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm Location: T-Zone Richmond Hill - 10 Newkirk Rd. Unit 15
	September 12, 2013 - Golf for Change Join us for a fun day of ladies' 9 holes & lunch, and don't forget to purchase your golf passport for even more fun! $20 includes putting contest, putting string, door prize ticket, and mulligan. Download a registration form. Become a sponsor. Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2013 Time: Start 9:15am / Lunch 1:15pm Location: Pheasant Run Golf Club, Newmarket Cost: $110.00 (golf + lunch) $25.00 (lunch only) $210.00 (hole sponsorship) $20.00 (passport)

Previous Events

Fashion Show - April 2013

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Spring Fashion Show on April 9, 2013, raising $9400 for the Women's Centre of York Region!

Girls Night Out - March 2013

Thank you to everybody who attended NewRoads' Girls Night Out on March 7, 2013 and for all of the wonderful donations raising $2500 for the Women's Centre of York Region. We appreciate your tremendous support!

Women, Wine & Chocolate - Feburary 2013

Thank you to everyone who braved the weather and attended Women, Wine & Chocolate on February 7 to enjoy a fun evening of guiltless indulgence, raising $10,000 in support of the Women's Centre! Thank you so very much on behalf of all the staff, board members and the clients who will benefit from the donation. Together we can! Check out a video of the event below.

Thank you to the following for their time and talent in bringing The W Project to life.