On January 31, 2017 local dignitaries and elected officials, funders, donors, volunteers, partnering organizations and staff gathered for "A Cause for Celebration" to launch the 40th Anniversary of Women's Centre of York Region.
Over 70 people attended the Open House at the Centre where our 40th Anniversary fundraising campaign, "A Cause for Celebration" was announced. With a goal of raising $40,000 in 2017, the Centre hopes to support an additional 40 women bringing the total women served to 1,000 this year.
“Our continued success and ability to meet the growing needs of women in York Region depends on the support of our community, local businesses and volunteers” explains Catherine Curtis-Madden, Executive Director, "approximately 25% of our operating budget must come from fundraising in order to be sustainable”.
To make a donation to the campaign or create your own fundraising page in support visit bit.ly/wcyr40
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR...
March 8, 2017 is International Women's Day
2017 theme: #BeBoldForChange
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International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. www.internationalwomensday.com
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Celebrating the Diversity of Women - Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Featuring International Photojournalist and Author Paola Gianturco
MC Patricia Bebia Mawa
& singers and dancers from across York Region
Tickets $50 - Newmarket Theatre
Learn more here
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Celebrate International Women's Day at the RHCPA March 8, 2017
With comedian and actress, Robin Duke in her one-woman show and Juno Award nominated singer-songwriter, Alysha Brilla.
Use promo code WCYR when ordering tickets. |
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Did you know? Women's Centre of York Region is proud to be one of the 2017 charity recipients of BINGO gaming proceeds in Newmarket. Last year, over $3,000,000 was raised for local charities - see story here
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