Annual Report2015-16

Women’sEmpowerment

Program

Seniors Health Promotion Programs

Seniors Social Connections

Rivint Interpretation & Translation

Services

Domestic Violence -

Reduce Abuse

1-On-1Counseling

Settlement Counselling

Yoga for Seniors

Tai Chi

Community Garden

Community Kitchen

English Conversation

Arts & Crafts

English Cafe

Dance Classes

Bingo

Community Events & Festivals

Computer Lab

Financial Literacy

Employment Services

2 Strategic Direction

3 Message from the Chair & Executive Director

4 Key Successes

5 Our Impact

Program Highlights

6-7 Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP)

8 Employment Program

9 Reduce Abuse

10 Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Program

10 Financial Literacy & Women Empowerment

10 Art Classes & Program

11 Elderly Person’s Centre

11 Aging at Home Program

12 Community Kitchen

12 Youth Summer Programs

Social Enterprise Highlights

13 Rivint Interpretation & Translation Services

13 I Wurk

16-17 Financial Statements

18 Board of Directors

19 Volunteers, Funders & Supporters

20-21 Community Partners

Table of Contents

Head Office:

2350 Finch Ave. West, Unit D, Toronto, Ontario M9M 2C7

Phone: 416.663.2978Fax: 416.479.0898

ehcw.caEmail: info@ehcw.ca

Satellite Office:

133 Fieldstone Drive, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 0A1

Phone: 905.747.1515Email: minal@ehcw.ca

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Our VisionImmigrant and newcomer women, seniors and families achieving their full potential.

Our MissionEmpowering immigrant and newcomer women, seniors and families through advocacy and services focused on promoting healthy families, community relationships and economic self-sufficiency.

ObjectivesAt the Centre, we support immigrant and newcomer women, seniors and families by:

• working with our partners in the law enforcement and justice sectors to reduce the incidence of domestic violence.• working with our partners in the public and private sector to diminish the conditions of isolation and poverty.• connecting those who experience linguistic or cultural challenges to support programs and services.• collaborating with other organizations to address educational, cultural and linguistic issues.• assisting with their settlement and integration into Canadian society as respected and contributing members.

Our Strategic Direction 2015-18

The Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women will maintain our current services and our levels of service. We will focus any growth and development on the priority needs of seniors and women in our community.

We will raise public awareness about the issues of domestic violence and abuse of immigrant and newcomer women. We will do this by building and strengthening our partnerships with community stakeholders who share a common interest in addressing these issues.

We will grow stronger as an organization and be able to better serve our community by building up the talent and expertise of our staff. We will preserve our funding relationships and also explore new funding opportunities.

Enhance and Expand the Quality of Services Advocacy Infrastructure

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Dear Members & Friends,

As the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women approaches the quarter century mark in service of our community, we have diversified our services

EmploymentThis year our outreach to the Filipino community to support caregivers and their families as they integrate and find employment that uses their skills showed promising success. They participated in four job fairs where 25 employers and community partners connected with them to help these newcomers find meaningful employment. We also continued to support women living in shelters after leaving situations of domestic violence by providing training and skill development so they are employment ready. This year we placed 50 individuals from diverse communities in gainful employment.

Legal supportWe also assisted four vulnerable immigrant clients prove their innocence as they prepared for their court hearings. All cases were successfully concluded in favour of our clients. A total of $88,000 in legal fees were saved on behalf of clients seeking assistance in sponsorship applications plus preparations for court hearing.

Supporting our communityWe formally established the Peacock Art Studio in Vaughan where seniors, women and youth can come to discover their artistic abilities. We also took our seniors on an educational trip to the Legislative Assembly where they received a warm welcome.

Accreditation, awards and celebrationsThis year we took on a mammoth project and completed the accreditation process for the Centre. The staff really pulled together as a team to evaluate our standards in a number of key areas, including: board governance, strategic planning, fundraising, risk management, human resources, and financial management. Completing this process has provided us with a road map that ensures we can manage risks, identify trends, and clearly communicate how we provide excellent service and accountability.

We also have a lot to celebrate this year, including being acknowledged by Minister Mario Sergio with the Leading Women Building Communities Award.

We held our fourth Annual Peacock Ball in Vaughan and for the third consecutive year, partnered with the City of Vaughan in the celebration of the International Women’s Day.

The amazing Board of ehcw had provided its full support to the Executive Director and staff throughout the year in accomplishing our strategic direction. We wish to thank the Board and the staff of ehcw for their continuing support.

Last but not least, our heartiest thanks to the volunteers for their vital support in the planning, development and implementation of the programs. Their feedback has been critical in maintaining the high standard of services.

Message from the Chair & Executive Director

Mary BoushelChair

Sunder SinghExecutive Director

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Awards and RecognitionAs in years past, we have been recognized for the excellent quality of service we deliver. This year, staff at the Centre:

• received the Leading Women Building Communities Award presented by the Government of Ontario for work to prevent violence against women and girls and reducing racism and discrimination while championing issues such as equality, diversity, healthy equal relationships.

• qualified as a finalist for the Service Excellence Award presented by Northwood Neighbourhood Services.

The Centre has also been officially accredited as a community-based social service organization.

Program SuccessesNotable program successes this year include:

Successfully supporting arguments in favour of clients before family, criminal and immigration courts.

50 people secured meaningful employment with our support.

161 women received support through the Reduce Abuse Program.

200 seniors participated in outdoor activities and trips.

558 people who were at-risk for developing Type 2 diabetes received health education.

1,452 free one-on-one settlement sessions.

17,900 visits by seniors participating in daily activities.

Raising Awareness100 stories published about domestic violence in the Gujarat Express News.

CelebrationsThis year the Centre continued its partnership with the City of Vaughan and hosted International Women’s Day Celebrations at Vaughan City Hall. We also held the fourth annual Peacock Ball in support of the Centre.

Connecting with new communitiesWe forged a stronger relationship with caregivers in the Filipino community. This helped us:

• prepare newcomer Filipino community members for Canadian style interviews with appropriate resumes through one-on-one coaching and group workshops.

• connect newcomer Filipino community members with North York Food Harvest.

Key Successes in 2015-16

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Our ImpactWe believe strong women equal a strong community. We empower and build collective capacity. We believe that when we invest in newcomer women and girls, we help support individuals, our community and Canadian society. Even more importantly, this investment has lasting positive effects on the next generation.

Whether it is finding a safe, affordable place to live, being admitted into a post-secondary program, progressing on their healing journey, sharing their stories to reduce domestic violence and abuse, gaining meaningful employment, or completing school, the newcomer women who come to the Centre make it happen in their own lives, on their own terms.

Why do women keep coming back to the Centre, year after year? In addition to it being a safe, non-judgmental place to access culturally appropriate support and services, ehcw enables newcomer women and their families to build strong ties with their new communities while learning new skills and enhancing existing ones.

“Thank you for your excellent and professional service. We greatly appreciate what you have done. The center is the best community center in our area. Every month we also get grocery and heathy food

from the centre. Being new in Canada, it’s a huge support for us.” R.S.

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Our settlement services support clients by:

• helping them navigate the settlement process

• creating opportunities for them to overcome their challenges

• linking them to other service providers to develop their strengths

• creating an environment that allows them to live a meaningful and enjoyable life in Canada.

Our Successes

969 New clients accessed settlement services

1,452 Free one-on-one counselling sessions

627 Clients participated in settlement-related workshops & group sessions

248 Clients assisted with government & immigration applications

53 Settlement-related workshops & group sessionss

4 Settlement-related court cases

Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP) Funded by Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration

Program Highlights

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Supporting Newcomer Women and Families

Changed Life

In February 2016, Zahra approached ehcw for assistance regarding her “Admissibility Hearing” before the Immigration Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).

Her story begins two weeks after she arrived in Canada. Her husband began physically and verbally abusing her. She took refuge at a family shelter where she took ESL classes and secured fulltime employment. Within 2 years she was divorced from her husband.

In 2013 she remarried in Syria. She began the sponsorship process for her new husband, but it was suspended by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. They sent Zahra an “Admissibility Hearing” notice to appear before the Immigration Division of IRB because Zahra’s former husband had made a number of serious allegations against her including:

• using him to enter Canada

• being a Muslim mafia

• killing his grandmother in Syria

• changing her birth date.

If Zahra failed to prove her innocence, she would be deported.

The team at ehcw helped Zahra gather police reports confirming the spousal abuse. Since the lawyer from Justice Net charged an unaffordable $4,000.00 fee the team at the Centre helped Zahra seek legal advice from Jane Finch Community Legal Services. ehcw staff also prepared Zahra for her hearing.

She was questioned by the counsel of Citizenship and Immigration Ministry. Following the hearing, the judge decided that Zahra did not misrepresent herself. It was decided that she could continue her residency in Canada and sponsor her second husband.

ehcw saved Zahra’s permanent residency and $4,000.00

“I am a happy client of Susmita. I was referred to center by the local MP’s office (Judy Sgro) regarding my “Admissibility Hearing”. I was so worried as I was not knowing any lawyer and I did not have money to pay the big fees of the lawyers. When first time, I met Susmita and she informed me that she was not an immigration lawyer, but assured me to help me, I was confused and worried. I felt that how she could help me? But I trusted her and I am so happy that by all means she supported, guided me to prepare myself for my hearing. She has been very professional and patient with me. She assisted me in getting all the documents/reports from the police, writing letter on behalf of me, accompanied me to the court and gave positive vibrations which I can’t write. It’s because of her, I got confidence to tell the truth to the Court and it saved my PR Card. My big big thanks to Susmita! I will never forget her help and support.”

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Our program has provided Toronto and Vaughan participants with employment assistance to become job ready. This year, Employment services brought hope to the Filipino community and women’s shelter by providing information about how the Canadian labour market works and how newcomers can adapt to the system. Clients received one-on-one counselling and emotional support throughout the stressful search for a job. Clients attended job search workshops and training sessions. They also developed their resume writing and interviewing skills. Employers who participated in our job fairs hired our clients.

Our Successes

364 Employment Registrants

124 Workshops & group sessions

50 Participants hired for gainful employment

24 Employers participated in 7 Job Fairs

Changed Life

The Campbell family immigrated to Canada from the Caribbean and came to ehcw for settlement resources. Charity, the mother of the Campbell family registered as a job seeker with ehcw in March 2015. Her first job was as a room attendant. She quickly upgraded to an administration officer and was then promoted to leasing administrator for Pfaff Audi. Charity’s daughter, Sophie received counselling for resume building and interview preparation. The Centre also provided her with a desk to support her studies, helping her continue her education. Charity’s husband, Richard, also became a client at the Centre. After resume and interview coaching he was hired as a sales associate for Winners in Etobicoke. Their employment success has led them to qualify for a mortgage and purchase a home in Brampton.

“I’m glad to inform you that my family, just bought a home in Brampton a week ago. I’m thankful that through your service, my mom, my sister and I, got jobs we’re proud of, that helped us to qualify for mortgage.” R.C. (May 11, 2016)

Employment Program

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Our program transforms victims of domestic violence into survivors by building their self-confidence and making them become more independent. It has empowered women to summon the courage to escape the psychological and socio-economic controls imposed upon them by their abusers, breaking the cycle of violence.

Our Successes

161 Clients

Changed Life

Devika was a manager from an Indian Corporate House. She was friends with Karan, an IT professional in Toronto. Despite their strong friendship Devika initially rejected Karan’s proposal of marriage. Eventually Karan convinced her to agree by promising that she could continue to work and build her career when she moved to Toronto after their wedding.

Within 1 year of their wedding, Devika arrived in Toronto. Here she discovered Karan’s true nature – he valued fun more than supporting his wife. He became verbally abusive, calling her “useless wife” and showed no interest in Devika’s employment goals. Her in-laws gave her a set of rules that she was expected to follow and restricted her from connecting with the outside world.

After enduring this for six months, Devika disclosed her abuse to her family, co-workers and friends. Her aunt called the Executive Director of ehcw from India and asked her to help. Devika never visited ehcw in person. ehcw staff supported her over the telephone as she prepared her safety plan and collected her documents.

She reported her abuse and reason for leaving Canada with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Devika left Karan’s house with all her belongings and went directly to the airport. One month after her departure she called the Centre from India to confirm that she had arrived safely.

Testimonials:

“You probably don’t remember me but I came into the ehcw with my one-year-old son and nowhere to go. I had left my husband as he was abusive. I was renting a room from a lady but I had no money and could no longer stay there. You helped me find a shelter to stay at. I was very distressed and barely conveyed my appreciation to you that day, I am sorry. My son and I now have stability, peace, calm, shelter, food, clothes and much more all because of the help you gave me that day. I remember you said it would be all right.

You were right. I just want to thank you on behalf of my son and I from the bottom of my heart. And to let you know you do a very important work that changes the lives of women and their families forever.” Tanoje (mum) and Immanuel (son)

“Susmita and Sunder are my mentors to get through the bad phase of life to have better, healthy and safe living. My life changed after meeting Susmita who guided, supported me to forget and forgive the assaulter and move on and enjoy life. They taught me how to enjoy life and to face the difficult situation and fight for your rights. People like Susmita and Sunder who are fully devoted to help women in crisis. Never think that those Centre’s and people are there just to get the government grants for the center.

Susmita and Sunder changed my life. They became a family member to me. I consider Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women as a family unit”. Sonali Shah

Reduce Abuse Program In partnership with Toronto Police Service - 31 Division. We are grateful to Noland Merrick, Immigration Lawyer and Uzma Akhtar, Family Law Lawyer for their contributions in assisting clients facing domestic violence, with their legal issues.

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Our financial literacy and empowerment program teaches participants how to manage their personal finances and become more self-reliant. It informs them of the wide range of financial services available and techniques on how to avoid unfavourable lending practices.

Our Successes

627 Clients participated

Testimonials“Now I won’t go to cash mart or any other person to get a loan and pay huge interest.”

“Good program for single mom. I would like to learn more about student loans and education loans for children.”

Led by artist Minal Kulkarni, this program instills a sense of creativity within participants and inspires seniors, women and young people in Toronto and Vaughan to express their ideas through art.

Our Successes

40 Participants Sessions

1,827 Drop-in Visits

Testimonials“This art class has improved my confidence and I love coming here every week. It gives me peace and happiness.” - Janet

“This program has been a wonderful experience for my friends and I. Mixing colours and drawing provides me with satisfaction.” - Lucy P

Financial Literacy and Women Empowerment Program Supported by Royal Bank of Canada

Art Classes Supported by Ontario Trillium Foundation and the City of Vaughan

This health and wellness program focuses on diabetes prevention. It promotes the message: “Learn, Laugh and Live Healthy.” Participants set personal goals to live a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy with regular exercise and weight management and receive information and coaching to support their progress.

Our Successes

558 Participants

Testimonials“I became more conscious about my food choices. I really enjoyed “Emotional Freedom Technique” workshops. Because of this program, regularly I am doing yoga, eating healthy, reduced salt and sugar in my food.”

“The program gave me new friends. I learnt how to deal with my stress, emotions and manage my weight. The program is very useful as every day I am walking, and thinking positively.”

Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Program In partnership with Toronto Public Health

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This program provides recreational activities for seniors that nourish body and mind. Our seniors participate in mentally stimulating games, discussions on current events, physical exercise programs, yoga, healthy cooking, community events and festivities.

Our Successes

3,600 Visits to seniors programs

37 Health promotional workshops

22 Senior volunteers

200 Seniors participated in outdoor fun activities & trips

Testimonials“I am a refugee from Pakistan and came to Canada in 2014. I left half of my family back home. Since I joined this program, especially the yoga exercise program, I am feeling very energetic. I also made a lot of friends here. This is really a great opportunity to learn about different cultures. Through attending different informative workshops I am getting more familiar with Canadian culture rules, regulations and laws. I always look forward to come to this program.” Amtul Mateen

“I join Aging at home program this year and I am feeling so good to be participant of this group. Every week we are having group get together for 2 hours but in these 2 hours we enjoy our life and learn so many new things. I made new friends here. I can share a lot of my skills and learn new things from them. We also get guest speakers here they provide us information regarding different topics which make us more aware of our surroundings. I also get the opportunity to learn about different type of healthy food, group activities keep me happy health and strong.” B. Barnard

“I am the member of this group for more than 5 years. I was not able to move my body a lot, I have frozen shoulder and from last 2 years. I have been involved in 3 slip and fall incidents. I like this program because the exercises make me more active and I am able to move my body a little. I have no children, I was feeling so lonely and depressed all the time but since I joined this program I made new friends, they are all very supportive. I am learning a lot of things from them including English language. I am very thankful to ehcw because of this program they are running here for long time, it is really a great help for all of the seniors’. Staff of ehcw always be very respectful and kind to us.” Charan Kaur

Aging at Home Program Funding provided by Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network with special acknowledgement of the Seniors Community Program

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Supporting Newcomer Women and Families

Seniors in Vaughan participate in a wide variety of activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle. These include regular brain stimulating games, exercises, line-dancing, community gardening, English conversation, computer training, workshops, yoga and congregate dining. Our activities are delivered from our satellite office at the Blue Willow Activity Centre as well as from the Vellore Village Community Centre.

Our Successes

152 New clients registered

14,300 Client visits

60 Healthy cooking sessions and congregate dining participants

Testimonials“I enjoy the exercise and art programs at a great deal. The people are friendly. Instructors are very supportive.”

“Physical exercise and socializing are benefits of these programs.”

“I feel active and the exercise makes me feel energetic. I love that I meet new friends.”

“The exercise keeps me in good shape, and mentally healthy.”

Elderly Person’s Centre Funding provided by Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

This program gives seniors a taste of a variety of healthy dishes while teaching them how to create the flavorful and nutritional meals at home. The goal is to make healthy cooking not only easy, but an enjoyable aspect of our participants’ lives.

Testimonials “I love the community kitchen program. I learn many new recipes and eat much healthier food. I got many new friends. The program is really a fun!! Thank you for your efforts and continue to help those on minimum income.”

“I learnt food safety basics. It’s a huge help for me being single mother. The food provided is always fresh and very testy.”

“I am receiving food from ehcw’s Community Kitchen program twice a month, which is really a great help for me and my family since I am new immigrant in Canada and single mother of two young children. I am full time student, I have not much resources and time to cook healthy meal for me and for my children every day. Through joining community kitchen program every week, I got the opportunity to learn healthy, nice nutrition food for me and my children.” Nighat Khalid

Our young people participate in a variety of activities during the summer including:

• study programs in English, math and science

• outdoor physical games

• arts and crafts

• computer skills training

• food preparation and cooking

• watching movies.

Our Successes

42 Youth Participants

Testimonials“This program was unique, as it combined literacy, math, and physical activity. My children look forward to returning in the following summer!” – Monica

“The camp counsellors are very well educated, and engage the students every day. My three children can’t wait to see their friends’ every day!” - Hetal Saggu

Community Kitchen In partnership with North York Harvest Food Bank

Youth Summer Programs

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I Wurk creates and sells handmade crafts which make great gifts for those looking for one-of-a kind items to give to a loved one at a wedding, birthday, holiday or any special occasion. Make an appointment to visit and view the handmade crafts. All sales go toward our programs that support survivors of domestic violence.

The Centre operates two social enterprises that generate crucial core funding for the organization. The income we generate goes to fund programs and services for refugee, immigrant and newcomer women and their families at the Centre. In addition, our social enterprises create jobs for clients from the Centre who undergo rigorous training to become interpreters and translators and to develop their artistic talents. By choosing these enterprises as your service provider you provide much needed support to our community.

Our mission is to deliver outstanding interpretation and translation services that are accurate, timely, affordable and create a shared understanding among people. We maintain a strict adherence to quality of interpretation services by ensuring that all interpreters are trained and certified through CILISAT/ILISAT (Cultural/ Interpreter Language and Interpreting Skills Assessment Test).

RivInt provides an important opportunity for professionally trained newcomers with backgrounds in the medical or pharmaceutical field. It helps them secure much needed Canadian work experience while establishing their professional skills. Newcomer journalists, doctors, homeopathic doctors and pharmacists use RivInt for support income, while they undertake qualifying examinations and establish themselves in their specialized field of work.

Learn more at our website at www.rivint.ca

Our Successes

900 active interpreters

110 Languages and dialects

Testimonials“Fantastic Service! Highly recommend for further interpretation work.”

“Kian was very professional, friendly. A pleasure to work with. We’d be happy to use his services again.”

“Fadumo was a vital part of the discharge planning process for our Paediatric patient and allowed us to provide high level family-centred care. Thank you.”

“It was wonderful to have Clara with our team today. She was prompt, polite and professional. It was a pleasure working with her!”

“Very helpful, engaged the client and staff well. Would like this interpreter to return.”

I Wurk

RivInt Interpretation & Translation Service At RivInt we envision a world where anyone is perfectly understood in any language.

Social Enterprise Successes

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Financial Statements

16 Financial Statements

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Executive CommitteeMary Boushel, ChairMeezan Kotylo, Vice-ChairLuis Silva, SecretaryVinod Sharma, Treasurer

Members Lisa BonifaceMichael MladjenovicNiya BajajPrashant YagnikRose SavageSona Dhawan

Community AdvisorMirella Tersigni, Culture and Community Development, City of Vaughan

Media SponsorsAsian Television Network (ATN)Gujarat Express News WeeklyThe Indian DiasporaSNAP

StaffSunder Singh, Executive DirectorMaria Kritskaia, Administrative CoordinatorSusmita Vaidya, Settlement CoordinatorSamra Hafeez, Seniors Program CoordinatorMinal Kulkarni, Art Program CoordinatorAmanda Frasca, Staff ArtistIrina Koroleva, Social Enterprise, RivInt Program CoordinatorParto Hojja, RivInt Marketing Assistant CoordinatorLourdes Balce, Employment CoordinatorSheila Caba, Assistant Employment CoordinatorHumphrey Akparah, Accreditation Assistant

Board of Directors

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2015-2016

Funders & Supporters

Our Volunteers

19Volunteers, Funders and Supporters

In addition to the tremendous work done by staff and the Board of Directors, the Centre was supported by dedicated volunteers who contributed significantly to our work. Our volunteers support multiple activities including:

• planning and organizing programs

• monitoring and assisting youth in outdoor activities

• participating in and training youth for talent shows

• preparing healthy food for seniors’ communal dining

• organizing trips for seniors

• helping staff with loading and unloading program materials for off-site activities

• supporting the planning an execution of our signature fundraiser, the Peacock Ball

In 2015-16, 200 volunteers gave their time, energy, and passion to make ehcw strong. In total, they contributed 9,600 volunteer hours!

Special Mention Volunteers

Ramesh Bajaj, Keshubhai Chaudhari, Myriam Castilla, David Di Benedetto, Sagar Kulkarni, Arvind Narale, Kalidas Patel, Mirella Tersigni.

We are grateful for the valuable support we received from our funders, supporters and partners.

Federal Funders

Service Canada

Provincial Funders

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Ontario Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network

Municipal Supporters

City of Toronto

City of Vaughan

York Region

Toronto Police

York Region Police

Donors and Sponsors

RBC Financial Group

Scotiabank

Foundations

Ontario REALTORS Care Foundation

Ontario Trillium Foundation

RBC Foundation

Supporters

Nork York Harvest Food Bank

Vaughan Food Bank

Toronto Community housing

Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre

WindFall

211 TorontoAddiction Services for York RegionAILIA – Association de l’Industrie de la LangueAnduhyaun Inc. Assaulted Women’s Help LineBarbara Schlifer Commemorative ClinicBlack Creek Community Health CentreBlack Creek Micro Loan FundBlack Creek West Comm. Capacity Building ProjectCanada Revenue AgencyCanadian Armed ForcesCanadian Breast Cancer Foundation - OntarioCanadian Centre for AccreditationCanadian Mental Health AssociationCaregiver Ministry, FilTownCaritasCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthCity of Toronto, Parks, Forestry and RecreationCity of VaughanCommunity Living York SouthCOSTIDelta Family Resource CentreDigital Net Systems*Doorsteps Neighbourhood ServicesDress for SuccessEmery Village BIAFOCUS RexdaleGujarat ExpressHealthcare Interpretation Network (HIN)Home DepotISSO Cultural CentreCoro Italia TorontoJane/Finch Community and Family ServicesJane and Finch Community Legal ServicesJane-Finch Community MinistryJane Medical PharmacyJohn Howard Society of TorontoJRCC Furniture DepotJVS TorontoNext Steps Employment CentreNorthwood Neighbourhood ServicesNorth York General HospitalNorth York Harvest Food BankNorth York Sikh Temple

OCASI Ontario WorksOntario Realtors Care FoundationPain and Wellness Centre, VaughanPriya Import Export ServicesPunjabi Community Health CentreRealtors Care FoundationRegional Municipality of YorkRonnie's Helping Hands Home CareRoyal Bank of CanadaRyerson University, Faculty of Community ServicesSouth Asian Executive Directors (SAED) SAVISan Romanoway Community ServicesScotiabankSeneca CollegeSNAPSocial Services NetworkSouth Asian Legal Clinic of OntarioSouth Riverdale Community Health CentreSt. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreThe Sensei GroupToronto Community Housing CorporationToronto District School Board Toronto Police Service, 31 DivisionToronto Public HealthToronto West Local Immigration PartnershipUniversity Health NetworkValue VillageVaughan Community Health CentreVaughan Food BankVaughan Public LibrariesVellore Village Community CentreVictim Witness Assistance Program - TorontoVita Nova FoundationWelcome Pack CanadaWindfall Clothing ServiceWomen’s College HospitalWomen’s Healthy Environment NetworkWoman Abuse Council of TorontoYork Regional PoliceYork University

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Community Partners2015-2016

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2014 Grant

Application

Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation

99 Duncan Mill Road

Don Mills, ON M3B 1Z2

 

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Your support is extremely valued! Donations of all sizes allow us to continue to support newcomer women and their families gain life-enhancing resources, develop their skills, meet other women and build our collective capacity. As a nationally registered charity your generous donation will be eligible for a tax receipt. The Centre offers donors a number of options to continue to support our important award winning work in the community:

Monthly Giving

Our monthly giving program is a safe, secure, and convenient way to put your money to work automatically each month. At the end of the year you will receive a tax receipt for total value of all your donations.

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