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WOMEN HELPING WOMEN

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WHAT IS THE CANADIAN WOMEN'S FOUNDATION?

The Canadian Women's Foundation is a national leader in the movement for gender equality across Canada.


The Foundation empowers women and girls to break free from violence and poverty and step into a future filled with confidence and leadership. This is achieved through funding, research, advocacy, knowledge sharing, and investing in community programs. 


By providing support and opportunities, The Foundation uplifts and inspires women and girls to create positive change in their lives and communities.

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For over 15 years, in partnership with the Canadian Women's Foundation, and with the love and support of customers like you, we have been able to:

Donation

Donate more than

1.9 million dollars
Help women and children

Help thousands of women and their

children out of poverty, and into a better life
Gender equality

Support women across Canada

in building toward gender equality
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DOING OUR PART

We’ve walked hundreds (maybe thousands!) of kilometres in walks, held raffles and draws, hosted garage sales, and even taken some friendly pies to the face to support the cause.


And, with the help of our customers, our monthly donation drives in-store, have lifted hundreds of women into better situations in communities across Canada.

IMPACT STORIES

When you support the Canadian Women's Foundation, you're helping to change lives.


The stories of the people who participate in their funded programs speak volumes about the potential for transformation.

Keep reading for a selection of the stories they've shared through the Foundation's publications and videos.

Anitha, participant of TechWomen, a program of ISSofBC in British Columbia, grantee partner of the Canadian Women’s Foundation

When I moved here, I realized it would not be easy to find work in my field. I decided to focus on becoming a web developer and needed to upgrade my technical and communication skills. ​TechWomen aligned exactly with what I was looking for and they also provided childcare support for my son, which made it so much easier to participate in the program. Currently I’m a software developer at one of the best companies. I love working as a developer and creating software that is user-friendly. I found a way to fulfill my dreams in my new home in Canada.


- Anitha, participant of TechWomen, a program of ISSofBC in British Columbia, grantee partner of the Canadian Women’s Foundation 

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Nadia, participant of Women in Technology, a program of Making Changes Association of Alberta, grantee partner of the Canadian Women’s Foundation

In 2021, a year after giving birth, I gathered my courage to pursue my dream … ​In May of 2022, I completed my practicum as a Front-End Developer... Now I am building my career as a developer, writing code to build applications.


- Nadia, participant of Women in Technology, a program of Making Changes Association of Alberta, grantee partner of the Canadian Women’s Foundation

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Stephanie, participant of Operation Grow, a program of Huronia Transition Homes in Ontario, grantee partner of the Canadian Women’s Foundation

We all have strength and courage but sometimes it can be scary to unleash it because we are so afraid to fail … It’s ok to ask for help. Operation Grow gave me the skills to move further in my life.​


-Stephanie, participant of Operation Grow, a program of Huronia Transition Homes in Ontario,​ grantee partner of the Canadian Women’s Foundation

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