- One in five women in Canada lives in an abusive relationship.
- 29 % of York Region residents living in low-income households are children under 18.
- Women's Centre of York Region's counselors helped clients develop 181 safety plans in 2008/09.
- Women's Centre of York Region provided 2698 counseling hours between April 2008 and March 2009.
- On average, 250 family members use our Last-Week-of-the-Month food program each month. Use of our food program increases 10-15% monthly.
- 401 children received a Holiday Hamper through Women's Centre of York Region in December 2008.
- In Canada, woman abuse costs $4 billion annually.
- Women's Centre of York Region provided backpacks and school supplies for 130 children and 17 women in September 2009; a 45% increase from 2008.
- On average, Women's Centre of York Region supports 6400 calls, referrals or appointments each year.
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