Our story…
Since 1977, WCYR has served women experiencing gender-based violence and socioeconomic barriers to success. Our mission is using a strengths-based, trauma-informed feminist approach, we provide opportunities, support and resources to all persons who identify as women on their journey of self-discovery and empowerment. WCYR provides free counselling and life-skill group programming to help women build a sustainable livelihood and live free from abuse.
Step up to #HelpKeepHerSafe and register to run with WCYR!
The pandemic has disproportionately affected women and exacerbated barriers to leaving abusive situations and living independently. As the world reopens, women are seeking to regain their economic and social independence and WCYR can provide the wrap-around support they need. In the last 3 months alone, WCYR’s service calls increased by 46% and shelter referrals by 127%. Will you step up to #HelpKeepHerSafe?
Become a fundraising champion and win!
Register with WCYR to help equip women with the skills to succeed! Our supporters are champions, if you become a WCYR champion you’ll receive a raffle ticket for a special prize, a social media kit to help you fundraise and the top 3 fundraisers will receive a #HelpKeepHerSafe Swag Bag and $50 gift card!
Register for the race using this link and $5 will be donated directly to WCYR from each registration! ‘
Description
Join our team to support the Women's Centre of York Region (WCYR)!
Since 1977, WCYR has served women experiencing gender-based violence and socioeconomic barriers to success. Our mission is using a strengths-based, trauma-informed feminist approach, we provide opportunities, support and resources to all persons who identify as women on their journey of self-discovery and empowerment. WCYR provides free counselling and life-skill group programming to help women build a sustainable livelihood and live free from abuse.
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Allison Hermann
Raised: $27.80
Team captain
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Carly Rowden
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Jun 24 | Allison Hermann | $27.80 |