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Article by The Sudbury Star It will receive almost $400,000 over the next four years to help victims and to educate the community The Sudbury Women’s Centre will get almost $400,000 over the next four years to fight human trafficking in the city and across Northern Ontario. “Human trafficking is an abhorrent form of gender-based…
ArchivedPhoto illustration Christine Roberts photoArticle by The Sudbury Star The Sudbury Women’s Centre is inviting the community to participate in a campaign to donate $10 to be entered to win a floral arrangement in time for Mother’s Day. “Just $10 can help us give basic hygiene products to a woman facing difficult life circumstances,” Giulia Carpenter, executive director of…
ArchivedThis image is taken from International Women's Day 2021 graphic prepared by Statistics Canada.Research/Study by Capital Current As the federal government plans for a #FeministRecovery, under-represented women in particular, are among the hardest hit from COVID-19. These women need to be included in any plan to rebuild the economy, said Marie-Pier Baril, press secretary for Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Monsef. Plans…
Article by Sudbury.com Sudbury YWCA, Sudbury Women’s Centre, Elizabeth Fry Society NE Ontario to share $137K Three organizations in Greater Sudbury that support those experiencing gender-based violence are sharing $137,000 from the federal government to address gaps highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre said up to $1.3 million in new money is…
Article by The Sudbury Star The COVID‑19 pandemic has highlighted gaps in the very systems designed to keep people safe. For one thing, it has created unprecedented challenges for those experiencing gender-based violence and the organizations that provide supports and services to them. “Women’s safety must be the foundation on which all progress is built,”…
Article by CTV News Northern Ontario SUDBURY — A Garson man laid off from his job as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has turned his misfortune into a potential new career path. While searching for something to do with his time, Justin Sawicz had an idea and ran with it. “Things were really slow,…
Article by Sudbury.com Sudbury Women’s Centre aimed to raise $40,000 this winter through its 40 Years, 40 Days, $40K anniversary fundraising campaign. Well, that goal was not only met, but exceeded. A total of $53,281 was raised. “Growth, where it matters, can take a village – and our village has undoubtedly come together to make…
Article by The Sudbury Star The Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers have announced the results of its annual fundraiser, Vive le Vin, which was held in November 2020, and was held with a new twist. Instead of our Gala event being held at the Caruso Club with wine and cheese pairings and dancing the night…
Article by the North Bay Nugget The Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers have announced the results of its annual fundraiser, Vive le Vin, which was held in November 2020, and was held with a new twist. Instead of our Gala event being held at the Caruso Club with wine and cheese pairings and dancing the…
Article by Sudbury.com Virtual event sells 425 boxes filled with wine and cheese pairing The pandemic may have prevented them from dancing the night away, but those who participated in the Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers’ Vive le Vin event in November helped raise $33,500. Instead of the gala event held at the Caruso Club…
