scarborough women's centre
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SCARBOROUGH WOMEN’S CENTRE
Krisy Jeramiahs, Michelle Tran, Savita Joseph, Thipika Nagaswaran, Isabelle Kirupairajan
A LITTLE LOOK INTO WHAT SWC DOES. . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq5kXQsDD0E&feature=player_embedded
MANDATE
“Scarborough Women’s Centre facilitates the empowerment of any woman wanting to leave an abusive or isolating situation, so that she can implement long term positive changes with confidence. To learn more about the Centre, please visit.”
WHO ARE THEY? Scarborough Women’s Centre (SWC) is a non-profit,
charitable organization that provides information, education and support services.
They provide services specifically for women and their children.
WHAT THEY PROVIDE Information
Providing resources such as housing, legal, emotional health, training.
Support They offer case management and counseling for women
Education Provide courses, workshops & support groups
HOW ARE THEY FUNDED? They are funded by the Federal, Provincial, Municipal
government, foundations, corporations, individuals and special events.
They get donations from workshops
Money donations from supporters
HOW YOU CAN HELP… DONATE
With…. $50.00 will help one woman build self-confidence in an eight-week
group. $110.00 will help three women build support networks and
confidence in a six-week group. $150.00 will help 12 women learn to improve their health through a
special workshop. $200 will allow two volunteers to be trained as mentors with women in
transition. $500 will ensure one woman is supported to achieve her goals through
three months of counseling. $1,000 will help 20 women develop personal strategies for success in an
eight-week course. http://www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca/donate/
HOW YOU CAN HELP VOLUNTEER
English tutor Supportive mentors Resource information volunteers hosts
BARRIERS Lack of space Funding Language (it can take up to 72 hours to find a translator) Need more volunteers Locations
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Case Management Support and Counseling Mentor Programs Educational Programs Women with Disabilities Young women’s outreach programs
HOW ECE’S CAN SUPPORT FAMILIES
Know the community Observations Only offer resources if families requests Know child development Know the signs and symptoms of abuse Know the child Have open communications with families
CONTACT INFORMATION2100 Ellesmere Road, Suite 245
Scarborough, Ontario M1H 3B7
Tel: 416 439 7111
Email: [email protected]
http://www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca
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