Honour her with a gift in her name to North York Women’s Centre and help provide vital programs for women who attend the Drop-in program, the Nobody’s Perfect parenting program, or participate in the Reclaiming Yourself After Abuse program.

Your gift of $25, $50, $100, $500, or whatever amount you are comfortable with, will ensure the wide array of programs continue to be available for women in need.  Your gift will help provide healthy snacks for children attending the Nobody’s Perfect parenting program, or free childcare for children while their mothers participate in life-changing programs.

Please make your most generous gift in honour of a special woman–your mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, girlfriend, or colleague by Monday, May 7.  We will mail her a beautiful card before Mother’s Day advising of your thoughtfulness.

You can make your gift right now simply by visiting our donation page on Canada Helps and we will do the rest. You can add a personal message too

The special woman who receives the card will be delighted with your kindness.  Make your most generous gift today.  The sooner we hear from you, the sooner the money can be put to work where it’s needed most.

On Saturday, the North York Women’s Centre will greet the public at an Open House being held at their new storefront location at Dufferin and Eglinton.  The Centre is celebrating the work it’s doing in the community since being approved for a $51,400 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation last Fall.

The funds from the Ontario Trillium Foundation are helping the Centre match programs and services to high priority needs of women in the community, work more collaboratively with other local organizations to meet these needs, and strengthen its organizational effectiveness so it can open more doors for more women in the community.

WHO

Mike Colle, MPP for Eglinton-Lawrence and a Foundation volunteer, Susan Salek, will be on hand to present the Women’s Centre’s Executive Director, Iris Fabbro, and Board Chair, Maribeth Christensen, with a plaque in recognition of their work for women in the community.

WHERE

North York Women’s Centre

2446 Dufferin Street, West side just North of Eglinton

WHEN

Saturday, April 28.

The event runs from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.  The awards ceremony begins at 1:30 pm.

ABOUT

North York Women’s Centre helps women learn and grow through information and referral, day and evening programs, educational workshops and volunteer opportunities. Programs are delivered in a safe, supportive space where women can voice their concerns, build skills, share experience, and gain strengths in the company of other women: www.nywc.org

A leading grant-maker in Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities: www.otf.ca

Thurs April 12th – Mona Lisa Smile

Tues April 17th – Le Divorce

Thurs April 19th – The Notebook

Tues April 24th – Little Women

Thurs April 26th – Monster

Thurs June 14th – Million Dollar Baby

Thurs June 21st – Miss Potter

Thurs June 28th – Erin Brockovich

Tues July 10th – Driving Miss Daisy

Tues July 17th -  Thelma and Louise

Tues July 24th – The Blind Side

Tues July 31st – Norma Rae

Location: NYWC main site, 2446 Dufferin St.

This ten-week support group is for women who have experienced abuse in any form and at any point in their lives. It provides women with a safe and supportive environment to share their experiences and discuss issues related to abuse. The group will provide women with resources to enhance their understanding of the impacts and effects of abuse and support them in developing effective coping skills.

Note: Mandatory intake interviews are required and will be scheduled for March 21 and 24, 2012

Location: NYWC main site, 2446 Dufferin St.

This six-week group offers women a holistic approach to dealing with stress in their lives. The group will explore different sources of stress, build awareness and develop practical strategies for effectively coping with and reducing stress in women’s lives.

Location: NYWC main site, 2446 Dufferin St.

This group will provide you with opportunities to recognize and explore aspects of your anxiety in a supportive environment.

Location: NYWC main site, 2446 Dufferin St.

What does a healthy relationship look like? Relationships come in all shapes and sizes. Take this opportunity to discuss and explore how you can build healthier relationships in your life.

Location: NYWC main site, 2446 Dufferin St.

This is a supportive life skills group that explores issues of women’s self-esteem. The group will look at what impacts self-esteem and work together towards enhancing self-acceptance, building self-confidence and promoting a positive self-image for participants.

Tuesdays, Feb 28 – Apr 3, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Thursdays, Feb 16 – Apr 5, 1:00pm-2:00pm