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Comedy for a Cause Success!

Our Comedy for a Cause Fundraiser was a great success, and we were thrilled to have our first in person event after these past few years. Most importantly, with the community’s help we raised over to $11,000 for FGWRC!This money will help us to continue to provide free counselling and supportive services to the clients [...]

Summer 50/50 Raffle- We Have a Winner!

WE HAVE A WINNER to our summer 50/50 draw hosted by @fundingchangeca!Congrats to David B. on your win: 50% of the $1,875.00 pot ! Check your email for details on how to claim.What a great way to start off the summer!THANK YOU to everyone who purchased tickets! Your support allows Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre to [...]

Closure

Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre office will be closed April 13-18 and will re-open on Tuesday, April 19th at 9am. We are able to respond to messages via phone and email on April 13 & 14. For additional support, visit our Resource Page. Stay Safe!

Programming Update – May & June 2022

Women's Counselling: Virtual, Telephone or In-PersonChildren's Counselling: In-PersonOutreach: Drop-In & Harvest: In-Person (limited capacity)Workshops & Groups: Virtual and In-Person (limited capacity)Information/Resources: In-Person, Call or EmailEmergency Food/Hygiene: Pre-Arranged Pick up (when available) Mandatory mask use & Physical Distancing still required! The health and safety of our community and staff is our first priority.

FGWRC Membership

Check out our new Incentives and Rewards -- Join us today! To download a membership form click here (Payment can be made in person or over the phone)

Happy Holidays!

What a year we’ve had! We have accomplished so much this past year! A few highlights include:  CallsFieldedCounselling Sessions (Women)Counselling Sessions (Children)Public Education EventsOct 2020 –Sept 2021 (average)380/month3,811311180 Events 1,059 in Attendance Thank you for helping us to find a way to provide our services in the safest ways possible during this pandemic! Needing Support [...]

Thank YOU!

Thank you so much to everyone who donated and supported us this holiday season! Everything from winter wear, socks, hygiene products, non perishables, kids items , treats and monetary donations just to name a few! Your generosity means the world to us! We realize there are many worthy causes in Manitoba and we are thankful [...]

Get Ready for #Giving Tuesday!

Giving Tuesday -- which falls on Nov. 30, 2021 -- is a day for people across the country to get together and give back to their communities. Since its inception, the movement has raised billions of dollars for non-profit organizations across the spectrum. Be a part of the global generosity movement and celebrate all acts [...]

This November, join us in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and learn what resources are available in your community to support those affected, including the free support and services we offer at Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre. Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (World [...]

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