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Women's Support Network of York Region

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Art Hive

January 21, 2021

This art making group is hosted on our instagram page (@wsnyorkregion) every Thursday starting at 6 p.m. This space is designed to let your imagination flow by creating art using materials found in your home. From recycled objects to art supplies, to any other object that may spark your inspiration! Join us on IG Live.

Helpful Relationships

January 21, 2021

WSN is pleased to offer a series of Helpful Relationship workshops for youth. The project and workshops are unique, as they reach out to and provide helpful relationships education to young populations that are not necessarily in school or accessing school-based programming, youth of all genders, and youth who are from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.…

Anti - Human Trafficking

Anti – Human Trafficking Public Education and Outreach

January 21, 2021

We offer education on what human trafficking is, how to recognize the signs, and how to prevent someone from being exploited. Each presentation is developed with the specific audience in mind and what their needs entail. We provide trainings for frontline social service providers on how to recognize the signs of CSE (Commercial Sexual Exploitation) and…

Anti - Human Trafficking Group Programs

Soulful Awareness & Recovery Yoga

January 21, 2021

Group sessions will include gentle trauma informed yoga, breath work, energy work, sound healing & mediation will connecting in a safe sacred space, accessible for all levels. To register please email mmclean@womenssupportnetwork.ca

Safe Passages Healing Retreat Flyer

Anti - Human Trafficking Group Programs

Safe Passages

January 21, 2021

Safe Passages is a healing program for women who have experienced sexual exploitation. The Safe Passages Program allows survivors a consistent, safe environment to begin the process of healing from the layers of traumatic incidents they have been exposed to through sexual exploitation.

Safe Passages Healing Retreat Flyer

2019

January 1, 2021

WSN launched the 1st Safe Passages residential healing retreat program for sexually exploited survivors of human trafficking

2018

Timeline January 1, 2021

WSN hired York Region’s 1st Anti-Human Trafficking Trauma Councillor

2018

Timeline January 1, 2021

WSN received funding through the Ontario Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund

2016

Timeline January 1, 2021

The agency hosted the first ever Freedom Fair

2015

Timeline January 1, 2021

Received a 3-year grant

2013

Timeline January 1, 2021

Our 2nd Award

2012

Timeline January 1, 2021

Our 1st Award

2010

Timeline January 1, 2021

Started collaborating with The Status of Women Canada

2008

Timeline January 1, 2021

Formed Key Partnerships

2007

Timeline January 1, 2021

Held the first Annual Black to Basics Walk

2003

Timeline January 1, 2021

The agency officially changed the name to Women’s Support Network of York Region

2002

Timeline January 1, 2021

Received a 3-year grant

2001

January 1, 2021

Received funding to expand the High School Outreach Program

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