Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Bridging The Gap
Agreement Number:
WP240108
Agreement Value:
$159,999.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 30-month project, Sisters in Canada Wellness Society will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address organizational effectiveness, resource management, engagement, and collaboration. The project will include publicity and community networking, strategic planning, leadership and management development, board training and policy development
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Sisters in Canada Wellness Society will implement digital infrastructure and a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, conduct onboarding and improve knowledge retention and leadership continuity, implement change management policies, and learn and improve on board governance. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.
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:
White Rock, British Columbia, CA V4A 7A5
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00053
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Amendment Date
May 4, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sisters In Canada Wellness Society
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.
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