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Triangle Breathing for Kids

Follow the arrow while taking a deep breath and count to 3 on your fingers. Hold for 3 seconds and then breathe out for 3 seconds. Repeat until you feel calm.

FGWRC Gift Giving Guide

Check off everyone on your list this Giving Tuesday by giving a gift that gives back to support Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre (FGWRC) While the circumstances surrounding each client vary, the underlying message they come to us with is the same - I need help. Your gift will help provide vital services like: Supportive [...]

Love Yourself

Love yourself enough to walk into only rooms and situations that show care and love for you. Love yourself enough to walk out of rooms that harm you in any way. Love yourself enough to hold the people who harm you accountable for their words and actions. Love yourself enough to express your wants, your [...]

One Great Lottery!

One Great Lottery is BACK and BETTER! You can now purchase One Great Lottery tickets to win big and support our work in the community. By supporting this initiative, you’re helping us continue to provide free supports and services to women, gender diverse people and children in YOUR community! Get your tickets before the first [...]

World Kindness Day!

Acts of kindness, no matter how big or small, can have a big impact. You can truly make a difference in someone’s day. Remember though, kindness starts within. Take the time to care for yourself. Do activities that bring you joy, practice self-care, and have self compassion. Be kind to yourself: Take deep breaths, Acknowledge [...]

Holiday Food Drive

FGWRC will be holding a holiday food drive during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (November 25th - December 10th) to provide our clients with emergency food provisions for themselves and their families this upcoming holiday season.Donations can be accepted at 1150A Waverley Street, Monday - Thursday:    9 am - 4 [...]

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Recognize It. Report It. Prevent It. The color purple is displayed to remember the victims who lost their lives from domestic violence, support those who have survived domestic violence and spread hope for those still living with abuse. When you're at FGWRC feel free to hang a purple button on the tree to show your [...]

Drop-In Tuesdays

In-person each Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 am at 1150A Waverley St. What can you do at drop-in? -Use a computer & printer-Visit our library-Talk/visit with Outreach staff-Get resources-Use the phone Coffee & Snacks provided! No registration required.

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