North York Women’s Centre (NYWC)

NYWC will be taking a break from posting on this platform. It has been a pleasure sharing our journey with you. We hope you will continue to follow us across other social media channels.

Our next women’s program, Women’s Empowerment Series 3: Asserting Ourselves, starts on February 22! See link to register. ✨ #WES3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nywc.org/womens-program…

✨ JOIN US ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! ✨ Join us on March 8 for our FREE "Empower-Her Showcase," in honor of International Women's Day and the launch of our Ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Toolkit.

February is Black History Month! Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. canada.ca/en/canadian-he…

Our #WednesdayWisdom quote comes from writer and philosopher Audre Lorde. Audre Lorde was an American writer, professor, philosopher, intersectional feminist, poet and civil rights activist.

We love hearing feedback from our post program surveys! ✨ Here at NYWC we strive to empower women in Toronto and support their understanding of women’s rights, social justice, violence against women, job readiness, local services and much more.

January 29 serves as a reminder of the work we must do to eradicate Islamophobia, hate and racism in Canada. Support UFCW Canada’s #StoptheHate campaign. One of the actions in this campaign calls on the federal government to combat Islamophobia and intersecting oppression.

The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

NYWC strives to make our programming accessible to all, digital and in-person! ✨ We love hearing feedback like this on how our community is embracing our varied programming! Let us know your thoughts in the link below.

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Our #WednesdayWisdom quote comes from author and icon Jane Austen. Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels.

January is Self-Love month! 💕 Here at NYWC, we are encouraging our community to practice self-love in their everyday life. ✨Practice daily affirmations. ✨Treat yourself to a spa day. ✨Write a love letter to yourself. ✨Spend a day doing things you love.

✨ NYWC has been hosting groups to help and empower women for over 30 years. ✨ See the link to learn more: nywc.org/womens-program…

NWYC is happy to announce that we have received support from the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, administered through the Canadian Red Cross. @ESDC_GC @redcrosscanada @CommFdnsCanada

Getting help or answers when you have a problem is not easy. The North York Women’s Centre team can help you find information and access support services. You can access our free services by calling 416-781-0479, or email info@nywc.org to connect.

Our #WednesdayWisdom quote comes from writer and blogger Kasia Gospoś. Kasia Gospos is the Founder and Publisher of Leaders in Heels - a leading Australian online community.

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🌈 Our latest free program, Women’s Empowerment Series 2: Exploring Our Potential, starts today! Visit the link to find out more! nywc.org/events/womens-…

This year marks a special milestone as we prepare for our first in-person International Women's Day event since 2019. We will be sharing more information in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for updates on the location, schedule, and registration.

Happy Lohri! Lohri is celebrated in parts of Northern India a night before Makar Sankranti. It is a popular Indian festival that is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season for winter crops.

✨ North York Women’s Centre recognizes the dignity and worth of all people and is committed to providing services fairly and equitably. ✨ Talk with us about accommodations you need to participate fully in our programs and services.