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World Mental Health Day – October 10!

The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Check out our workshops and events to see what we are offering in honor of this important day! For more information, click here.

Fall Gratitude Challenge!

Gratitude is a feeling of well-being and peace that can be developed through practice. When practiced over time, this feeling becomes stronger making our lives more fulfilling. Grab your favorite journal or notebook and dedicate it to our upcoming 15-Day Gratitude Journal Challenge starting October 1st! Follow us @fgwrc on Instagram and Facebook to join!

In-Person Programming!

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is excited to announce that have returned toIn-person programming! With that, restrictions currently leave us providing: Women’s Counselling: In-person;Children’s Counselling: In-person;Outreach: Drop-in (limited occupancy), Clothing & Harvest by appointment;Workshops and Groups: In-person and Virtual;Resources and Casual Volunteers: Limited Occupancy;Emergency Food & Hygiene Kits: Pre-Arranged Pick Up (when available)In accordance with [...]

September Update!

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is excited to announce that we are returning to in-person programming – effective: Monday, September 13th 2021Code YELLOW restrictions currently leave us providing: Women’s Counselling: In-person;Children’s Counselling: In-person;Outreach: Drop-in (limited occupancy), Clothing & Harvest by appointment;Workshops and Groups: In-person and Virtual;Resources and Casual Volunteers: Limited Occupancy;Emergency Food & Hygiene Kits: [...]

Masks are still Mandatory

As part of our continued response to contain and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we are requiring masks or face protection to continue to be worn at Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre in order to protect the vulnerable population we serve. We Will: Provide free masks for those unable to access one.  Provide free [...]

August Update!

As we move into the next month of summer and restrictions continue to change we are working hard to gradually increase our programs and services as safely as possible. Code ORANGE restrictions currently leave us providing: *Women’s Counselling and Check-ins via telephone and Zoom (in the hopes of adding in-person this Fall!) *Children’s Counselling in [...]

FGWRC Annual General Meeting

You're Invited! The FGWRC Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Once again we will be holding this event Zoom. All are welcome and you can register by calling (204) 477-1123 or emailing info@fgwrc.ca. (Zoom information will be provided after registration.)

New! Amazon Wish List.

Introducing our new wish list on Amazon! An easy way to donate items that support the women and children accessing our services. Order items from our list and they’ll be sent right to our door! Check it out here! Thank you for your consideration!

Hilary Druxman Necklaces!

Through her Good Works Initiative, Hilary Druxman designed this beautiful sterling silver necklace, which represents perseverance- one’s dedication and courage to follow a purposeful path, despite facing adversity. Hilary is a huge supporter of non-profits and charities in Winnipeg. If you would like to learn more about her Good Works Initiative - and maybe do [...]

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