Volunteer for Women's Organizations in Ontario

Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children
158 Spadina Rd, Toronto, Ontario M5R2T8

METRAC works with individuals, communities and institutions to change ideas, actions and policies with the goal of ending violence against women and youth. Delivering relevant and boundary-breaking services and programs, we focus on education and prevention and use innovative tools to build safety, justice and equity.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children

Minwaashin Lodge - Aboriginal Women's Support Centre
424 Catherine Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1R5T8

Minwaashin Lodge provides a range of programs and services to First Nations, Inuit and M‚tis women and children (regardless of status) who are survivors of domestic and other forms of violence, and who may also be suffering the effects of the residential school system. All programs and services are provided in the context of cultural beliefs and values to ensure a holistic approach is used as part of the healing journey.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Minwaashin Lodge - Aboriginal Women's Support Centre

Muskoka / Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services
7 William Street, Suite 5, Parry Sound, Ontario P2A1V2

We are a feminist organization dedicated to positively affecting societal attitudes in order to end sexual violence, by offering a creative range of services.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Muskoka / Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services

Native Women's Association of Canada
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 900, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7

The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations and M‚tis women within First Nation, M‚tis and Canadian societies. NWAC is an aggregate of thirteen Native women's organizations from across Canada and was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1974. Much like a "Grandmother's Lodge", we as aunties, mothers, sisters, brothers and relatives collectively recognize, respect, promote, defend and enhance our Native ancestral laws, spiritual beliefs, language and traditions given to us by the Creator.

Keywords: Women · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples

Volunteer Profile of Native Women's Association of Canada

Nellie's
970 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario M4M1J0

Nellie's operates a 36 bed Emergency Shelter and Community Support and Outreach Program for women and their children who are facing violence, poverty, homelessness and oppression.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Nellie's

Nelson House of Ottawa-Carleton
Ottawa, Ontario K2C3J1

Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton is an organization which provides emergency shelter and social services for women and children who are fleeing abuse in their lives.
Nelson House is a non-profit shelter, established in 1992 following three years of planning and effort by a large number of women in the city of Nepean and across the region.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Nelson House of Ottawa-Carleton

Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre
1642 Merivale Road, Unit 541, Nepean, Ontario K2G 4A1

The Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) is a much needed, well-used community service organization that helps vulnerable individuals and families lead better lives. NROCRC is non-profit charitable organization and our services and programs are free.

Keywords: Women · Seniors · Immigrants and Refugees · Family Support · Family Services · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre

New Life Girls' Home
112 Edward St., Consecon, Ontario K0K 1T0

New Life Girls' Home offers a residential Christian program for older teens and young women aged 18-30 years old, who have life controlling problems such as drug /alcohol addiction, sexual abuse, eating disorders, self-abuse including cutting, and other compulsive behaviours.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of New Life Girls' Home

North York Women's Resource Centre
201 Caribou Rd, North York, Ontario M5N2B5

NYWC is a community of diverse women providing resources and support to affect positive change. We deliver this in a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all women in the community of North York and surrounding areas

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of North York Women's Resource Centre

Nova Vita Women's Shelter Incorporated
59 North Park St, Brantford, Ontario N3R4J8

We provide holistic client-centered residential and counseling services to abused and homeless women and their children and counseling services to the perpetrators of domestic violence in Brantford and Brant County.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Nova Vita Women's Shelter Incorporated

Ovarian Cancer Canada
205-145 Front St. East, Toronto, Ontario M5A1E3

The only Canadian organization solely dedicated to fundraising for overcoming ovarian cancer.

Keywords: Women · Health · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Ovarian Cancer Canada

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
520 - 1 Nicholas St., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7

Pauktuutit fosters greater awareness of the needs of Inuit women, advocates for equality and social improvements, and encourages their participation in the community, regional and national life of Canada. Pauktuutit leads and supports Inuit women in Canada in policy development and community projects in all areas of interest to them for the social, cultural, political and economic betterment of the women, their families and communities.

Keywords: Women · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples

Volunteer Profile of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham
29 Drew St, Oshawa, Ontario L1H4Z7

The Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham exists to demonstrate God's love and mercy, giving help to people who may be distressed due to pregnancy.

Keywords: Women · Pregnancy

Volunteer Profile of Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham

Project Hostel
52 West Beaver Creek, Unit 4, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B1L9

Project Hostel o/a Yellow Brick House Incorporated began in 1978 with a $69,000 federal grant enabling the volunteer Board of Directors to hire staff and look for a shelter location in York Region. Prior to this grant, an Emergency Housing Task Force had been operating a house registry whereby persons in crisis were accommodated in community homes.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Project Hostel

Scarborough Women's Centre
2100 Ellesmere, Suite 245, Scarborough, Ontario M1H3B7

The Scarborough Women's Centre (SWC) is a non-profit, charitable organization (#10795-9660-RR0001), which was formed in 1982 following a community consultation process conducted by the Women's Committee of Human Services Scarborough. The Centre is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and funded by federal, provincial, and municipal governments, foundations, corporations, individuals and special events.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Scarborough Women's Centre

Single Women in Motherhood Training Program
296 Horton Street East, Suite 210, London, Ontario N6B1L4

Single Women in Motherhood S.W.I.M is a non profit organization that offers hope, support, and guidance in order to achieve a safe and secure future for single mothers and their families.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Single Women in Motherhood Training Program

Sistering
962 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario M6H1L6

Sistering's Drop Ins provide basic services to women who are homeless, underhoused, low income or marginalized and are looking for a safe and welcoming place to go during the day. In a welcoming, non-judgmental environment women can access much-needed supports. Sistering serves a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse population in a positive environment through shared commitment to principles of equity and access.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Sistering

Springtide Resources
215 Spadina Ave, The Robertson Building Unit 220, Toronto, Ontario M5T2C7

Springtide Resources is a non-profit community-based organization committed to ending violence against women through education and training.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Springtide Resources

St Joseph's Immigrant Womens Centre
8 Main St East, Suite 101, Hamilton, Ontario L8N1E8

Founded in 1988, the Immigrant Women's Centre is an equality seeking, anti-racist, charitable organization dedicated to the social, political and economic inclusion of refugee and immigrant women in a just and supportive Canadian society.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of St Joseph's Immigrant Womens Centre

St Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Transitional Residence
15 Golding Place, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R6B6

St. Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Housing is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario as a not-for-profit Organization without share capital.

Its mission is to provide transitional supports and housing to women, with or without children, who are leaving an abusing relationship.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of St Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Transitional Residence

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