Grants and Contributions

This project is in response to Newfoundland and Labrador's Request for Federal Assistance for the wildfires in July 2024. St. John Ambulance will provide round-the-clock medical first response, along with psychosocial support service, on a 5-day rotation.

This project is in response to Newfoundland and Labrador's Request for Federal Assistance for the wildfires in July 2024. The Canadian Red Cross will operate one major shelter for evacuees from Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada provided on-site shelter support for evacuees from the wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador and on-site cleaning and logistical support of this site.

This project is in response to Newfoundland and Labrador's Request for Federal Assistance for the wildfires in July 2024. The Salvation Army provided food, water at shelters for evacuees and first responders for two meals (breakfast and dinner) per day. 

The organization will partner collaboratively with several stakeholders including Buy Social Canada, Women Economic Council, and other members in the community to develop public awareness campaigns to keep members aware and engaged throughout the lifecycle of the project.

John’s will scale both YWCA Canada’s Born to Be Bold and Synergy projects to advance women’s economic security and prosperity.

This 20-month project, expanding the “Providing Culturally Relevant and Responsive Career Pathways for Black Women in Ontario” regional initiative, aims to enhance the economic participation, security, and prosperity of Black girls and women in Ontario’s education system and labor force. Specifically, Future Black Female (FBF) will tackle systemic barriers that impede Black women aged 16 to 22 from succeeding in high school, entering post-secondary education, and securing prosperous employment. FBF will mobilize community partners, businesses, and enterprises to address these barriers and improve economic security. By facilitating knowledge exchange and translation, FBF will advocate for significant change through stakeholder and employer-focused workshops in sectors where Black women are under-represented. Additionally, FBF will provide tools, resources, and spaces for Black girls and women to drive systemic change as community advocates. Black-focused Affinity Groups and Clubs in educational institutions will set goals to promote culturally relevant care and leadership opportunities. FBF will also foster ongoing collaborations with community and corporate organizations to mitigate barriers to the economic security and prosperity of Black women in Ontario.

Through this 21-month project, the London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC) will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need to fulfill the organizational mission and effectively support staff while increasing in size through the addition of a residential facility to support young women who have been sexually exploited and/or trafficked. The project will include 1) the development and implementation of a strategic plan to guide the organization throughout its expansion over the next five fiscal years; and 2) the focus on staff well-being, development and retention by building organizational capacity and related in-house resources through professional development and trainings.

Through this 20-month project, Un toit pour elles will build its capacity to advance women’s equality, particularly for women wanting to leave prostitution. The project will address the organization’s need to develop stronger governance tools and a suitable strategy for action, ensure its sustainability by diversifying its funding, and improve its visibility. The project will include developing a strategic plan as well as revenue diversification and communications strategies. The project will also enable the organization to expand its partnerships to fill gaps in shelter services and ensure the consistency and continuity of services.

Through this 21-month project, Asian Women for Equality Society will build its capacity to advance gender-equality. It will address the need to ensure that leadership and insight from Asian women are included in making changes to the social, economic, political and cultural conditions that prevent Asian women from full and meaningful participation in Canadian society. This project will include the development of enduring relationships with other women’s organizations, the creation and deployment of a volunteer recruitment strategy and a long-term financial development plan.