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Title:

Building a Pathway to Organizational Sustainability

Agreement Number:

WP240085

Agreement Value:

$91,800.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 28, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 19-month project, Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address challenges in governance, financial management, and human resources that hinder the organization’s capacity to support women in achieving economic security. The project will include, 1) updating Bylaws to ensure compliance with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act; 2) developing a new strategic plan and fund development plan; 3) developing human resource policies and procedures; 4) developing a communication plan and training for staff; and 5) developing policies, and corresponding training, to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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:

Barrie, Ontario, CA L4M 3C1

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q2-00043

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie

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.