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Title:

Supporting Aging Sisters in Scarborough (SASS): Building Capacity to Support Marginalized Senior Women in Scarborough

Agreement Number:

WP240062

Agreement Value:

$119,064.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 5, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 20-month project, the Scarborough Women’s Centre will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need to increase long-term organizational capacity to meet and support the unique needs of marginalized women aged 55+. The project will include 1) conducting community-based research and building community connections to better understand the current barriers and needs of marginalized senior women and existing resources; 2) developing trauma-informed workshops for marginalized senior women; and 3) integrating knowledge from community-based research and consultation to inform organizational programs, services, staff resources, and the development of a tailored outreach program for marginalized senior women.

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:

Scarborough, Ontario, CA M1H 3B7

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q2-00090

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Scarborough Women's Centre

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.