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I stepped up to #HelpKeepHerSafe!

Please donate to help me raise money for the Women's Centre of York Region (WCYR) in the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon!

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. With gender-based violence and inflation at an all-time high, the need for our services has never been more urgent. 

In 2023, as reports of intimate partner violence surged, gender-based violence was declared an epidemic in York Region alongside 94 other municipalities. Concurrently, Ontario witnessed a staggering 62 femicides that year, contributing to the national crisis where femicide occurred every 48 hours in Canada.  

Shockingly, 94 – 99% of survivors who experienced intimate partner violence endured financial abuse, while 86% of survivors were ordered to quit work, which led to further isolation and financial dependence. Many women are left with long-term economic consequences such as debt, poor credit, lost jobs and diminished self-esteem, affecting their ability to work. This harrowing reality intertwines with the mental health challenges faced by women in our community. With instances of domestic violence escalating by 30% and mental health significantly declining, the need for comprehensive support services is undeniable.    

WCYR's programs are designed to meet the needs of individuals facing diverse barriers that intersect with their experiences of gender-based violence by adopting a trauma-informed, intersectional approach to ensure participants are listened to, supported and assisted in overcoming obstacles to success and freedom from abuse. Our programs fill a critical gap by not only providing participants with the opportunity to learn and practice vital life skills but also by increasing their self-esteem within an empowering environment.  

That's why we need your support to #HelpKeepHerSafe. Step up to #HelpKeepHerSafe in 2024 to raise awareness and funds for our programs and services while providing vital tangible support to women in need. Our goal is to reach more women, expand our partnerships with community organizations, and create a safer and more equitable community for all. 

But we can't do it without your help. The funds you raise will help us provide critical services like counselling, skills-based programming, grocery assistance, transportation, clothing support, and community outreach. It will help us train more volunteers and staff, develop new programs and resources, and raise awareness about the devastating impact of gender-based violence.