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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 [...]

Virtual Paint Night Fundraiser

Looking for something fun to do this Holiday Season? How about an awesome Virtual Paint Night “In” while supporting women and children in the community?! We hope to see you there! Everyone welcome. Please share with family, friends and colleagues below!

This past fall, we assembled 50 Food kits that were given out to women in need! Help us exceed this goal this Holiday Season! We are open from 9 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and would welcome your donation at any time during these hours.Our address is 1150-A Waverley Street. We appreciate every help [...]

Attention!

We're MOVING our Outreach program at 3100 Pembina Hwy to join our team at our 1150A Waverley location! Our last day at Outreach is October 28th, 2021! We hope that you'll come see us there for our drop-in, workshops and other events, and join us in our virtual events! Found here Please contact our Outreach [...]

October Update!

"The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings; now for October eves!" – Humbert Wolf Check out our upcoming October Workshops and events! Hope to see you there!

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: [...]

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