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Summer Placement At NYWC Brings Personal Growth And Positive Impact

September 20, 2024

For Shequera Powell, empowering women in her community is more than just a passion, it’s a commitment to fostering resilience and creating lasting change. This commitment led her to take on a summer role as a Women’s Support Worker at NYWC, where she could make a meaningful impact. “I was…

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2023/24 Impact Highlights At North York Women’s Centre

September 16, 2024

It was a joy to reopen NYWC’s doors five days a week. We hosted numerous inspiring, in-person events throughout our 34th year. We resumed distributing free menstrual products, toiletries and other basics to those who need them most. Plus, we added a hybrid mix of online and in-person offerings that…

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Learn what it's like to be a summer support worker at North York Women's Centre in Toronto.

“Working With NYWC Has Been A Moving Experience.”

September 3, 2024

One of the core values of NYWC is empowering women, a mission that resonates deeply with Selma Ainab. As she took on the role of Women’s Support Worker for the summer, Selma was committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of the women she supported. ”I wanted to…

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Learn about one summer intern's experience at North York Women's Centre in Toronto.

“Seeing How NYWC Helps People Feel Seen And Cared For Has Been Incredibly Rewarding.”

September 3, 2024

Anjie Bibiresanmi’s summer placement as NYWC’s Marketing and Communications Assistant allowed her to combine two passions into one. “I was excited about the opportunity to work with NYWC because I wanted to be part of an organization that supports and empowers women,” says Anjie. “I knew it would be a…

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NYWC offers free one-to-one support services to Toronto women.

Helping Women Connect with Healthcare Resources

August 2, 2024

Imagine being a mother, a newcomer to Canada, or someone with a chronic health condition who is struggling to find a family doctor. This is the reality for one in five Canadians who lack access to primary healthcare providers. When women come to North York Women’s Centre (NYWC) for empowering…

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NYWC in Toronto offers a free program to help women prepare for employment via workshops, resources and building work skills.

“NYWC’s Program Gave Me A Sense Of Belonging And Community”

July 10, 2024

Did you know that unemployment is rising in Toronto and that 1 in 10 Torontonians now rely on a food bank? Women and newcomers are often particularly hard hit due to childcare and language issues, among other factors. That’s why North York Women’s Centre created the STEPS TO WORK program to…

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Connect with other women and helpful facilitators in our empowering women's programs in Toronto.

Are You Feeling Lonely Or Isolated?

June 14, 2024

If you long for more support, friendship and social interaction, you are not alone. Loneliness—which can be as bad for your health as smoking, according to health officials—has been on the rise since the pandemic. In fact, six in 10 young women said they often wish they had someone to…

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North York Women's Centre offers a one-on-one support for women in Toronto.

“NYWC Has Played A Pivotal Role In Where I Am Today.”

April 29, 2024

Over the years, North York Women’s Centre has supported tens of thousands of women who needed a supportive and listening ear, as well as connections to services in their community. NYWC is well-known for its empowering women’s group programs that help participants advocate for themselves, celebrate their wins or take…

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NYWC's International Women's Day Empower-her event was a success, thanks in part to amazing volunteers.

Exceeding Expectations At NYWC’s Empower-her Showcase

April 10, 2024

Our first in-person International Women’s Day (IWD) event in three years was a hit, thanks to our planners, speakers, participants, volunteers, vendors, prize providers and more! After three years of pandemic lockdowns and Zoom events, the North York Women’s Centre team really wanted to create a special IWD celebration to…

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A unique NYWC Youth Gender-Based Violence Education project included a poetry program in which women and gender-diverse youth wrote and talked about topics such as consent, gender and positive relationships.

Hear Their Words

March 6, 2024

“I am starved / And you are hungry / So I allow you to consume whatever you wish…” These haunting lines come from one of many powerful poems written by youth, as part of a unique NYWC Youth Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Education project recently conducted in partnership with Weston Collegiate…

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