120 Harry Walker Parkway N.
Newmarket ON, L3Y 7B2
Newmarket ON, L3Y 7B2
| Telephone: | (905) 853-9270 |
| Toll Free: | 1-855-853-9270 |
| E-Mail: | info@wcyr.ca |
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Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm |
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Bridging The Gap
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Bridging the Gap offers a variety of services to help women move from financial vulnerability toward sustainability for up to 12 months. Women participate in a 5-week financial literacy series and a minimum of 4 resource workshops per year. Monthly, we host our Last-Week-of-the-Month food support program. Seasonal supports are also provided through annual campaigns such as Winter Hamper and Back-to-School.
At Women's Centre of York Region we have found that when a woman is supported with her basic needs, she can better focus on her emotional recovery and increase her financial stability with dignity. Program Principles:After their initial intake, women meet with the Bridging the Gap Client Coordinator for an assessment to develop individualized goals as well as a unique action plan that guides them through the range of services available and which would be of most benefit to them. There is ample opportunity to connect with a BTG coordinator throughout their time with the program to address any changes or challenges they might be facing. Click here for an outline of Bridging the Gap at-a-glance. | |||||||
Back to SchoolWomen with school-aged children receive support in the form of backpacks and basic school supplies. Women returning back to school are also assisted with school supplies and other supports that make returning to school a little easier.Registration begins in July and closes August 15. Back to Top Resource Room - *Resource Room is Currently Closed*Women are able to access community donations, specifically personal care products and household cleaning supplies. We are currently accepting donations of new personal care items and household cleaning products. Please see our Donation Guidelines for more information. Winter HamperThis program assists families (children must be 18 years and under) with gifts and winter warmth items for the cold season.Back to Top Last-Week-of-the-MonthDuring the last week of each month, a time women identified as most stressful, women are provided with supplemental food support.Back to Top Resource WorkshopsWomen participate in regular resource workshops that focus on a variety of topics including nutrition, goal-setting, and self-care. Women are presented with the unique opportunity to learn not only from expert facilitators but also each other.Upcoming events at the Women's Centre, including Bridging the Gap workshops, can be found here. Back to Top Social NetworkingSocial networking events offer women a comfortable forum to share information and resources. This informal setting also gives clients a chance to provide their invaluable feedback regarding Bridging the Gap programming and future direction. Events might include potlucks, crafting circles, or coffee drop-ins depending on client interest.Upcoming events at the Women's Centre, including Bridging the Gap workshops, can be found here. Back to Top Financial Literacy - "Know Your Money" SeriesThis 5-week series of workshops encourages women to take a closer look at their money habits and attitudes, and introduces them to the basics of foundational finance topics such as credit, budgeting, debt, taxes, banking and savings.Upcoming events at the Women's Centre, including Bridging the Gap workshops, can be found here. Back to Top Resources for ClientsThrough Bridging the Gap, we may be able to offer referrals to the following emergency resources for clients:
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If you are in need of Bridging the Gap services, please Click Here and Contact Us.