Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empowering Homeless, Pregnant Women, Breaking Barriers for a Brighter Future
Agreement Number:
WP240069
Agreement Value:
$125,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 4, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 17-month project, Shifra Homes Inc. will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need to improve organizational capacity in human resources, fundraising and client management, towards increasing the access to vital services for marginalized women in Burlington. The project will include: 1) a review of human resources policies and procedures; 2) the development and implementation of strategies to reduce barriers and support staff retention; 3) staff training and development of resources to improve teamwork, reduce stress and increase the organization capacity; 4) improvement of data management system for clients and donors; and 5) update of case management processes.
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:
Burlington, Ontario, CA L7L 7H7
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00071
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Shifra Homes Inc.
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.