Grants and Contributions:

Toronto Women in Action- Housing (TWA-H)

WP230518

$499,212.00

Oct 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2026

Through this 21-month project, Women’s Hostels Inc will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers to affordable housing for women and gender diverse people within the GTA. The project will 1) undertake research on barriers to housing for women and gender-diverse people in the GTA, 2) create a network of experts to guide the Social Justice Advisory Committee and Toronto Women in Action participants in the development of an action plan; 2) advocate at systems planning tables at the municipal, provincial and federal level to address barriers to housing for women and gender-diverse people in the GTA.; 3) work with the construction industry and builders to advocate for construction projects aimed at affordable rental units for women and gender-diverse people in the GTA. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4M 1J8

001-2024-2025-Q2-00248

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Women’s Hostels Incorporated (Nellie's)

Women's Program

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.