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We believe in women’s ability to achieve economic and personal milestones. YWCA Moncton provides women with the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge through: leadership and life skills development, employability services, and financial literacy training. We believe all women have the right to live in peace and without threat or acts of violence. YWCA Moncton addresses the issue of violence against women through violence prevention programs and national YWCA campaigns. We believe every woman should have access to safe and affordable housing. YWCA Moncton provides supportive housing programs for women who are homeless or precariously housed. We believe youth have a right to safe spaces to create change within themselves and their community. YWCA Moncton provides programs for youth that promote healthy peer relationships, positive self-regard, academic achievement, and positive school experience. YWCA Moncton provides resources and referrals for various women’s issues.

Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls. Our network of around 80,000 club members in 130 countries and territories works at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls. Founded in 1924, Soroptimist International of Long Beach (SILB), a California Nonprofit Corporation, is a volunteer service organization for women in business, management and the professions.

HERHealthEQ is driving health equity by providing medical devices and equipment to developing countries for women's health issues. HERHealthEQ's vision is a world where healthcare, medical devices, and equipment are accessible to all women, equally. Women are the cornerstone of the family unit. When a woman becomes ill and does not receive the care she needs, the entire family unit is at greater risk of remaining in a cycle of poverty. We focus on providing equipment involved in the treatment of the top non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that affect the developing world which include cancers affecting women, maternal health, diabetes, and heart disease.

The Campbell River and North Island Transition Society operates the Ann Elmore Transition House, a temporary shelter for women, and their dependent children, who are at risk of violence. Ann Elmore House has 9 bedrooms and 20 beds. The CRNI Transition Society also provides outreach services to women and children in the Campbell River area. There are Safe Homes in Gold River and on Cortes Island. Support groups and counselling are available to all women. The CRNI Transition Society is developing longer term supported housing for women. Two new housing projects will be complete by the end of 2011 and in early 2012.

Since 2005 REED has been standing in solidarity and struggle with women who have been sexually exploited and trafficked into the sex industry. We consider it a privilege to share in mutual transformation with women who are surviving the affects of a sexualized and violent culture.

To restore dignity and self-respect to thousands of women. I Support the Girls collects and distributes donations of new/used bras and new sealed packages of tampons and maxi pads to homeless women and girls across North America (and in 4 locations worldwide).

Through our several different programs, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary provides a large variety of services to the women and men in Calgary and area who are in conflict with the law. We focus many of our services specifically on women, as we recognize that women find themselves in conflict with the law for very different reasons than men and that a very different approach to care and counselling is effective for women than that used for men. Our programs are offered via workshops, legal clinics, legal information and direction at the court house, one-on-one support with legal applications, one-on-one support visits at female incarceration units and post-release individual and group healing programs. On a larger scale we are a part of a national advocacy group that stands for the rights of women in conflict with the law everywhere.

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa offers assistance and support to women and young women in the justice system, particularly those who are, or may be criminalized. The needs and circumstances that lead women into conflict with the law are different from those of men as a result, responses of the criminal justice system and community services and supports must be unique as well. The majority of incarcerated women are in prison because of crimes driven by poverty and social issues. Some of the many confidential programs and services offered to women include the following: -Individual and group counseling -Court-related support and information -Court-related programming (diversion) -Community reintegration planning and counseling -Prison outreach -Housing and residential programs -Anger Management and healthy life choices -Theft prevention programming -Sex trade outreach programming -Youth services programming -Youth reintegration counselling

GGC is the leadership organization for girls and women in Canada, with over 90,000 members from coast to coast to coast. Guiding is bold, fun, energetic and empowers girls and women to face challenges with confidence. Guides welcomes girls and women to be part of the following groups: Sparks (5 and 6), Brownies (7 and 8), Guides (9 to 11), Pathfinders (12 to 14), Rangers (15 to 17+), and Adults - as leaders, mentors, team members and more. For girls, Guiding is an accepting environment with diverse and exciting programs and activities that offer the opportunity to discover new interests, valuable leadership skills and make lasting friendships. Guiding gives girls the tools and resources they need to acheive greatness. For women, Guiding is a chance to make a difference in the lives of girls and young women. It's a place for personal growth, mentoring and travel.

Monarch Place Transition House is a fully staffed 12 bed emergency 1st stage shelter for women and children fleeing violence in their homes. Chrysalis Place Second Stage House is an 11 bed residence offering a one year subsidized residential program designed to support women through an intensive recovery and healing process with the goal of creating safe independent living. W.I.S.H.E.S. (Women in Safe, Healthy, Empowering Support) is a curriculum-based community support group facilitating the journey to wholeness and healthy living. W.I.N.G.S. Multicultural Services provides specialized support and advocacy services to multi-cultural women living in the New Westminster area. W.I.N.G.S. Outreach Services supports women to find affordable housing, be connected to supportive community resources when they relocate, and navigate any necessary legal or court processes.

Serving the community since 1973, Dixon Transition Society helps to reduce the impact of domestic violence by providing a safe haven for women and children through various supportive transitional housing programs. Counselling and outreach services complete our continuum of care to empower families to create and maintain safe, healthy and productive lifestyles. Programs include: a transition house for women and children leaving violence in their relationships; second stage housing for women and their children who have left a transition house; third stage affordable housing for women and their children who are ready to live more independently; Stopping the Violence (STV) counselling for women who have experienced violence in their relationships, sexual assault, or childhood abuse; and family counselling for low-income Burnaby residents who have children in their care.

Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.