Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Response to COVID-19 Emergency Funding, Assaulted Women's Helpline
Agreement Number:
ON20268
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 24, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
This 7-month project will address capacity needs to allow the Assaulted Women's Helpline meet increased call volume due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The helpline has seen a surge in calls, rising exponentially each week, since the start of the pandemic. Because of the volume of calls, the organization’s tracking system has shown an increase in the number of dropped and unanswered calls because the lines are busy. The funding will help the organization manage the increased call volume until March 31, 2021.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M9B 6K8
Reference Number:
001-2020-2021-Q2-00006
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Assaulted Women’s Helpline/ Seniors Helpline
Program:
Women's Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.