Grants and Contributions:
Title:
YRCCS: Integrated, Holistic Supports for Survivors of GBV
Agreement Number:
WP240079
Agreement Value:
$125,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 7, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 20-month project, York Region Centre for Community Safety (YRCCS) will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need for financial resilience and diversified funding sources to enable YRCCS to retain staff and fulfill its mission to support individuals affected by violence and abuse. The project will include the development of a fundraising plan including the creation of a fundraising package and fundraising campaign for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month.
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:
Markham, Ontario, CA L6G 0C7
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00086
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
York Region Centre for Community Safety
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.