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Title:

Increasing Our Capacity to Engage with Survivors in York Region

Agreement Number:

ON18639

Agreement Value:

$230,680.00

Agreement Date:

May 15, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This 46-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow Women's Support Network of York Region (WSN) to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. Organizational capacity will be enhanced through the development of a sustainable strategic plan, strengthening Human Resources policies and procedures, expanding the volunteer program framework and related resources, addressing financial health through grant applications and the establishment of a fundraising strategy, as well as updating the WSN website.

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:

Newmarket, Ontario, CA L3Y 7B7

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q1-147

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Women's Support Network of York Region (WSN)

Program:

Department for Women and Gender Equality

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.