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New! Afternoon Drop-In

Select Wednesdays: July 8 | July 22 | August 5 | August 19 | 1:30 - 3:30 pmIn-Person at 1150A Waverley Street In addition to our regular Tuesday morning Drop-in program we will be running Wednesday AFTERNOON We have different activities each week - colouring, crafts, puzzles, movies, and more. You can use our computer [...]

The Grey Rock Method

The Grey Rock Method is a simple communication strategy for managing difficult or unhealthy interactions. By staying calm, keeping responses brief and neutral, and avoiding unnecessary personal details, you can help protect your peace, maintain healthy boundaries, and reduce conflict. Check out the posters for simple tips and examples of how to put the Grey [...]

The Positive Affirmation Reflection

Take a moment to pause, reflect, and recognize your strengths 🌸 This “Positive Affirmation Reflection” worksheet is designed to help build self-confidence, self-awareness, and self-compassion through simple but powerful affirmations. Each petal of the flower includes a prompt such as: • I am…• I can…• I deserve… Take a moment to fill each section with [...]

Laura’s Story: Finding Her Way Back

Before I connected with Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre, I was in one of the hardest seasons of my life. I had just had a baby, and while I loved my family deeply, I was struggling more than I ever expected. I was exhausted in every way—physically, mentally, and emotionally. I was trying to show [...]

Play & Win: Support FGWRC with Winnipeg Kinsmen!

We’re excited to be partnering with Winnipeg Kinsmen this season — and there are two great ways you can support Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre while having a chance to win! These long-running community fundraisers help support charities across Manitoba, and your participation strengthens access to counselling, programs, and support to those who need it [...]

One Night, One Cause: Games & Glamour

🥂✨ Because of you, lives will be changed. ✨🥂 What an incredible night of games, glamour and giving back! Thanks to the overwhelming support of our community, our #OneNightOneCause: Games & Glamour Gala was an unforgettable success — and together, we raised $35,365! As we looked around the room, we saw more than a fundraiser. We [...]

Michelle’s Journey to Healing

For Michelle, daily life felt like a constant battle. Raising her 20-year-old daughter alone since she was two, she found herself trapped in an endless cycle of conflict, frustration, and heartache. No matter how hard she tried—parenting classes, books, strategies—anger and resentment kept building, and there was no support system to turn to. She felt [...]

5 Ways to Practice Self-Love

Self-love is more than just a buzzword – it’s a vital part of maintaining positive mental health. Giving yourself compassion, rest, and understanding can help reduce stress, strengthen emotional resilience, and support overall wellbeing. Here are 5 empowering ways to start showing yourself the care you deserve.

Step Inside a Day at the Centre

FGWRC was founded more than 40 years ago. While some of our services may have changed to meet community needs, we remain grounded in our original vision to provide free supports and resources for women, children and, more recently, gender diverse people. None of what we do would be possible without you, our caring community. [...]

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