Agreement Number:
SMSRC2023.23130
Agreement Value:
$224,856.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 27, 2023 - Feb 27, 2026
Description:
This project will offer women affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community a one-day ‘Beyond Trauma’ retreat (whether or not they have participated in a Life shop) where they can connect with other survivors and acquire important techniques to implement gender-responsive, strengths-based skills they need for healing. Retreats would be offered at the Pepper Pod and near CAF bases across Canada, such as in Edmonton and Gagetown.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
An increase in projects, initiatives and services reaching the local Defence community through innovative service delivery; Greater access to information, training and support within the Defence community; An increase in effective mechanisms at the SMSRC to strengthen community-based supports for those impacted by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND, especially underserved groups; Improved support across the justice and social sectors* for those impacted by or at risk of gender-based violence, including survivors; Further integration of community-based service providers within the CAF/DND network of support services for those affected by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND.
Location:
Chelsea , Quebec, CA J9B 2P7
Reference Number:
018-2022-2023-Q4-23130
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
726327539
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
The Pepper Pod - Retreat Centre for Women Veterans
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Pepper Pod
Federal Riding Name:
Pontiac
Program:
Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Program Purpose:
To provide a wide array of supports to those affected by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND through increased access to community-based support services and collaboration between community-based and CAF/DND service providers.