ABOUT #HELPKEEPHERSAFE
This year-round fundraising campaign launched in 2020 in response to a dramatic surge in intimate partner violence. Since then, rates have continued to rise steadily over the past five years. Your donation remains critical to meet the ongoing needs of women in York Region experiencing violence, abuse, or living in poverty. We recognize that the meaning of ‘safe’ and ‘help’ are not the same for every woman and that every woman has different needs to keep themselves and their families safe. WCYR supports women and their families with employment, mental health, housing, and the necessities of life.
FUNDRAISE FOR WCYR
From golf tournaments and workplace events, to bake sales and walk-a-thons, every dollar raised helps support women and families in York Region.
For more information on setting up a fundraiser, please contact: Niv Bala | info@wcyr.ca
HERE’S WHY YOUR HELP IS SO IMPORTANT
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES AN IMPACT
In 2024, funds raised provided over 5,000 women and families with education, groups and outreach:
Essential Care Bundles
Providing $15,000 worth of shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene, blankets and food to families in need.
Additional Counselling
Helping 400+ women overcome trauma and rebuild their lives.
Expanded Group Programming
Skill-building, financial empowerment and life skills programs to help 600+ women and their families achieve goals.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
Be a community leader and support women as they break barriers and build brighter futures. Make a one-time donation or join our community of monthly donors and help support our work across York Region. We can’t do it without you!
Citations:
1 The Facts about the Gender Pay Gap (2024) Canadian Women’s Foundation.
2 ‘#CallItFemicide 2024 Report’ (2024). Guelph: Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability (CFOJA).
3 Help Us Rise 2024 - NATIONAL ECONOMIC ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH (Month of Action) (2024) Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment.
4 Homeless Hub - Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People.
5 How Gender-Based Violence Impacts Mental Health (2023) Canadian Women’s Foundation.
6 York Region Police 2023 Annual Statistics Report.