what we do
We are a non-profit women’s organization in the GTA and also serve as a women’s networking group in Toronto.
We cover a range of topics addresssing the emotional support of women, as well as empowering them to lead independent and healthy lives. Group therapy allows women to seek peer support and support from professionals, based on a variety of themes. Facilitated by therapist, social worker, chaplain, or friend, we provide a supportive environment. We cover topics such as violence against women, racism among Indigenous communities and minorities, transition from prison to daily life, substance abuse, and mental health problems.
We offer referral counseling services, Employment/Apprentice Training, Life Skill Training, Entrepreneurship & Mentorship collaboration, Computer Training, and Literacy and Budgeting. Also, access to recreational programs and group therapy. Upon release from prison we give each person tokens which they can exchange at our thrift store for basic needs
Topics WE Cover
Topics We Cover
EDUCATion
- The average incarcerated woman has less than a Grade 9 education
- If employed most likely it is in a minimum wage job
- Promote educational programs and job training
support
- Peer and group support
- Communicate and offer support such as depression counselling
- Helping women, one woman at a time.
- Women help women
- Allow them to voice their concerns without fear of reprisal
JOB TRAINING
- We find and fund various educational programs
- job training programs.
- recreational programs (Toronto Rec) and
- social programs.
- Educational programs include pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
- Free job training programs are available
Women shelters
- We have a list of Toronto women’s shelters available on our website
- These are places for women and children escaping from abuse and homelessness in the Greater Toronto Area
- We help provide you guidance in choosing your options when it comes to finding transitional solutions
- We provide guidance and support address issues which lead to women seeking shelters such as domestic violence, mental health issues, substance abuse and chronic health issues
REINTEGRATION FROM PRISON
- We aim to provide a network of private companies,
- Other non-profits,
- Re-integration services for women in prison,
- Halfway houses,
- Prison advocates, and
- People to reach our goals.
- Being Pen Pals while in prison
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
- Violence against women is not just a women’s issue, it’s a human rights issue that affects everyone. Violence against women is not just a “private” or “personal matter”. It’s a systemic issue and is widespread. It is also not right to blame the victim. Abusers are mainly the one’s responsible.
EDucation and job training
There’s no doubt better education for a woman opens up doorways and paths for a better future. Being able to integrate into the workforce, contribute, and enlighten oneself is a tremendously rewarding experience. Free educational programs without the burden of student loans can ease the transition from college or university while being able to attain higher education Of course there are many colleges and universities in the Toronto area that can further your education better and to a higher degree. According to Women’s Brain Project, education is one of the biggest changeable factors that fosters better mental health. There is more evidence that says that depression and dementia can be positively influenced by education. Notably, there is a gender gap in education (women typically receive less education than men), and women typically have higher rates of depression and dementia. So, education can help limit the burden of these diseases.
Furthermore, job training programs provide a great opportunity for people to increase their efficiency and productivity at work. While training is an investment on the company’s part, it is worthwhile in the long run. Whether it is a apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, or free job training, these will help you to continue to mature and develop. The return on investment from training employees can benefit a business immensely as employees can use their training to keep up with the latest advancements in technology and serve their customers better
re-integration from prison
Various components increase the probability that prison releasees will end up homeless when released from jail. As people move through different periods of the criminal justice process, their possibilities for turning out to be homeless, incrementally increase. There is a chance that an individual is held in remand or is seen as blameworthy of a wrongdoing by the courts.
They are condemned by the provincial or federal government and inhibits them from transitioning back into society. So they are at an upgraded danger of losing their current housing by not being able to pay the rental or mortgage payments on their home (CMHC 2007)
Regardless of whether a releasees’ family is capable of making such installments, the loss of one pay may compromise their capacity to maintain their housing in the future (CMHC 2007). Furthermore, those that face mental health issues, physical health problems or substance abuse, tend to have greater difficulties. Identifying needs and ensuring that prisoners have adequate discharge plans, ensure a more successful reintegration into society. By providing timely support and community programs, we help lower the probability of recidivism and help them re-integrate into the community.
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