Article by Sudbury.com  More than being spent $154,000 for New Horizons programs for senior citizen agencies in Sudbury More than $154,000 in funding grants were announced this week on behalf of the federal Minister of Seniors. Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe made the announcement on behalf of minister Kamal Khera. The event was held at the…

Article by The Sudbury Star Nine local groups focused on creating positive spaces for seniors are celebrating the advent of new initiatives, following a funding announcement on Thursday. Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe announced $154,331 for nine community-based projects in Sudbury. The projects will empower seniors in their community, and will provide them with the programs…

Article by Sudbury.com More than $1,000 in prizes to be given away, tickets go on sale July 25   The Sudbury Women’s Centre is holding a fundraising raffle with more than $1,000 in prizes this month. Proceeds from this raffle will support clients of the Centre and “will help ensure its ability to offer valuable…

Article by Sudbury.com The non-profit, focused on supporting women impacted by violence and difficult life circumstances, will offer a paid work and training program thanks to new provincial funding The Sudbury Women’s Centre has received a $170,000 funding grant through the Ministry of Labor, Training and Skills development to provide employment navigation and skills training.…

Article by The Sudbury Star The Sudbury Women’s Centre has received a $170,000 grant through the Ministry of Labor, Training and Skills Development to create an employment skills referral and paid training work program for low-income or unemployed women in the community. Through the creation of this innovative program, the SWC will refer clients to…

Article by The Sudbury Star The Sudbury Women’s Centre has launched a month-long fundraising campaign, selling $15 tulip bouquets for Mother’s Day from Freskiw Farms. The money will be used to support local women facing difficult life circumstances. “This is an opportunity to brighten the day of the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures in your…

Article by The Sudbury Star In 2021, the Sudbury Women’s Centre received a $46,600 grant through the Resilient Communities Fund from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The money was used to help the SWC rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The grant enabled the SWC to hire a staff person and to address the…

Article by The Sudbury Star Women leaders in Greater Sudbury celebrate International Women’s Day Every year on International Women’s Day, the world comes together to recognize women’s achievements and raise awareness about gender equality. This year’s campaign theme #BreakTheBias encourages supporters to imagine a world free from stereotypes and discrimination where differences are valued and…

Article by Sudbury.com Are you ready to feel good, while doing good? The Sudbury Women’s Centre (SWC) is launching a week-long celebration of women and wellness beginning March 8 to honour International Women’s Day (IWD). Along with regular IWD client events, the SWC will be presenting a Feel Good Fest, encouraging women to Feed their…