Article by CBC News The centre hopes to distribute 300 reusable masks, sewn by some of its clients With mandatory mask policies in place, most people are getting used to wearing face coverings in public spaces but not everyone can easily afford to buy masks, or to make them themselves. The Sudbury Women’s Centre is…
Aired on CBC.ca Morning North Radio Even though the sewing circle at the Sudbury Women’s Centre isn’t getting together, some of the members are doing what they can during the pandemic. They’re making face masks. We heard more from Giulia Carpenter, the executive director of the Sudbury Women’s Centre. Listen to the segment here: Sudbury…
Media by CTV News Northern Ontario Article by CTV News Northern Ontario SUDBURY — Volunteers at Sudbury Women’s Centre have turned on their sewing machines and are busy working to help make 350 masks for those in need. As the city moves towards Phase 3 reopening, masks are required in public spaces and on city…
Article by The Sudbury Star The Sudbury Women’s Centre has received a $5,000 donation from RBC to help it weather the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Giulia Carpenter, the centre’s executive director, said the donation will enable the centre to move forward with a plan to sew and distribute more than 300 reusable cloth…
Media by Spark Employment Services Welcome to Back 2 Business – short videos designed to let you know what you should expect before visiting certain businesses and organizations. Today we are joined by Giulia Carpenter, Executive Director at the Sudbury Women’s Centre to talk about the organization and what changes have been implemented since COVID-19. To…
Article by Sudbury Star The Sudbury Women’s Centre is encouraging clients to reach out to peer support staff for assistance in meeting basic needs. SWC has received contributions from partners and donors, to assist their clients now when they need help most. “Meeting basic needs is a challenge for many of our clients. We are…
Article and Media by CTV News Northern Ontario SUDBURY — A new program launched by the Sudbury Women’s Centre will help women and families in need get through the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, the centre launched a basic needs program for women in the community who need a little extra help during this unprecedented time.…
ArchivedGiulia Carpenter, left, executive director of the Sudbury Women's Centre, and Danielle Audet, board chair of the women's centre, are shown in this file photo. Although closed due to COVID-19, the centre is still providing services. JOHN LAPPA / JOHN LAPPA/SUDBURY STARArticle by Sudbury Star Although the centre is closed, staff at the Sudbury Women’s Centre continues to work to assist and support the women in our community during this time. Clients are encouraged to reach out to peer support staff for help with any challenges they are facing. Just call the centre at 705-673-1916 and…
Article from CTV News Northern Ontario SUDBURY — The United Way Centraide North East Ontario launched this Community Response Fund on March 25, 2020. It focuses on helping charity organizations who are helping provide food security and basic necessities to those in need. Now, the Local Love in a Global Crisis campaign is helping six…
My Sister’s Closet is our social enterprise here at the Sudbury Women’s Centre. We receive wonderful donations from people in our community, which include women and children clothing and accessories. All items in the closet are $1/item or free for our clients. Having a closet available to all women empowers them to be able to…
