Timeline

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

Timeline January 1, 2021

Received funding to expand the High School Outreach Program

2000

Timeline January 1, 2021

Established the Dianne Hamilton Award for Volunteer Excellence

1997

Timeline January 1, 2021

The beginning of the High School Outreach Program.

1996

Timeline January 1, 2021

Time to move!

1994

Timeline January 1, 2021

The first “York Region Take Back the Night Rally & March”

1993

Timeline January 1, 2021

Helpline is up and running!

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