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YOUR SUPPORT IS
LIFE-CHANGING

We’ve helped thousands of women build the confidence and skills to transition their lives. We couldn’t have done that without the support of our community, volunteers, donors and program funders. The need is greater than ever and with your continued generosity we can help thousands more women – mothers, sisters, aunts, neighbours, co-workers and friends.

 

THREE WAYS TO GIVE

Donate Online through Canada Helps

Donate by Telephone
905-853-9270 (Visa and MasterCard)

Donate by Mail
Download our donation form and mail to:
Women’s Centre of York Region
16775 Yonge Street, Suite 207
Newmarket, ON L4Y 8J4

Charitable Registration No. 13485 9024 RR0001

BECOME A CHANGE-MAKER
MONTHLY DONOR 

It’s the easiest way to support our work and provides a stable source of income to the Centre, ensuring maximum impact for the women we serve. For as little as $25 month you can create a ripple in your community!

 
Donate $25 a Month

$25 a month provides a woman with grocery assistance each month.

Donate $50 a Month

$50 a month supports a woman in the year-long program Making Changes, where she will build the confidence and communication skills needed to move forward in her journey.

$82 a month supports a woman in both Enterprising Careers and Financial Empowerment, where she can begin building a career for herself and learn to handle finances independently. 

Donate $131 a Month

$131 a month sponsors a woman in One-on-One Counselling to ensure she receives the support she needs to exit abusive relationships safely.

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THE IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT

 

“It’s like a saving haven. We go there, we belong there, and we are not afraid and not ashamed anymore - it’s wonderful.”

Let’s Work Together 

+ MAKE WCYR YOUR CHARITY OF CHOICE

Designate your at-work United Way contribution to Women’s Centre of York Region.
Create your own fundraising event to support our work.
See if your company has a Matching Gift Program.

+ MAKE A DONATION IN HONOUR, CELEBRATION OR MEMORY OF

Make a donation in honour or memory of someone special, to celebrate a special teacher, an anniversary, birthday or simply send good wishes. We will send a personal message to the honoree on your behalf. Contact us to discuss your special request.

+ DONATE YOUR AIRMILES®

Donate your Cash Miles to Women’s Centre of York Region! Donations can be made in increments of $10, and donations over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt. Visit www.airmiles.ca/donate for more information or to donate your Miles today.

+ CREATE A LEGACY

Contact our Executive Director to discuss how you can create a legacy with a planned gift, donation of stocks, securities or life insurance. Please ensure you also seek advice from your financial and legal advisors if you would like to explore this option.

+ FUNDRAISE

Fundraising activities come in all shapes and sizes – as simple or as complex as you like. They can be conducted in a variety of environments including the home, office, or throughout the community. Some third party fundraising ideas include:

• Casual Dress Down Days at the office (with staff paying a certain $ amount to participate)
• 50/50 Draw or Raffle at Work
• Bake Sale
• Donation in lieu of gifts (birthday, hostess, holiday parties, teacher, staff, wedding)
• Yard sale, moving sale
• Used book, CD, movie sale
• Pot luck dinner, theme evening
• Hair cut, make-over event
• Silent auction
• Online auction
• Music, comedy, talent night
• Sporting tournament
• Marathon, walkathon
• Create your own special event
*In lieu of gift donations: Women’s Centre of York Region will provide note cards to indicate that a donation has been made in their honour.

How We Can Help…
• Provide printed information about Women’s Centre of York Region for hand-out or display purposes
• Offer fundraising staff and volunteer support to provide guidance and assistance
• Discuss donor recognition benefits and opportunities
• Issue tax receipts if appropriate
• Help with promotion and marketing through Women’s Centre of York Region networks (newsletter, website)

Unfortunately We Can’t…
• Assume any legal or financial liability associated with the event
• Incur expenses, or provide funding for third party fundraisers

+ FUNDSCRIP GIFT CARD PROGRAM

FundScrip is a Canadian fundraising program that allows you to purchase gift cards from 150 retailers like Winners, Esso, The Children’s Place, Real Canadian Superstore — and have up to 15% of the value of the gift cards donated back to WCYR at no additional cost! This is a great way to purchase items (that are already on your list), while earning much needed contribution dollars for WCYR. Visit FundScrip today and enter Group Invitation Code “F5XMGP” to get started.

+ BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER

Talk to us about how we can build a customized partnership program that meets your needs and engages your employees. Your partnership will have significant impact in our work and demonstrates your commitment to the York Region community. Contact our Executive Director to discuss a customized partnership program that works for you.

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 Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Women’s Centre of York Region. Our team of volunteers is essential to the realization of our mission.

Women’s Centre of York Region is an equal opportunity volunteer placement provider. Volunteer applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability. Volunteer placement will only be based on qualifications and volunteer position requirements.


STEPS TO BECOMMING A VOLUNTEER

1. Be 16 years of age or older.
2. Submit an online application.
3. Attend an in-person interview.
4. Submit references and provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
5. Attend an orientation session.