Child Wellbeing Women Powered is a women’s giving initiative that invites women philanthropists to support Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario. By joining forces, women philanthropists can drive meaningful change and improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.
The Launch of Child wellbeing Women Powered
A Purpose-Driven Philanthropic Journey
When you participate in the Child Wellbeing Women Powered initiative, you join with like-minded philanthropists to embark on a philanthropic journey to engage in learning, personal growth, networking, and meaningful community impact. Our inaugural project will support the Our Safe Space campaign to decrease femicide and improve outcomes for victims of intimate partner violence. The Safe Centre of Peel expansion to Mississauga ensures survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) have access to the critical support they need.
Modelled on the evidence-based Family Justice Centers (FJC) in the U.S. developed by the Alliance of Hope International, the Safe Centre of Peel is a highly effective approach to decreasing the incidence of femicide and dramatically improving survivor defined life outcomes. According to Casey Gwinn and Gwen Strack in their book Dream big: A simple, complicated idea to stop family violence, “The FJC framework contributed to a 90% drop in domestic violence homicides in the City of San Diego, a 75% reduction in domestic violence homicides in Alameda County (CA), and a 51% drop in Brooklyn (NYC).1”
A Crisis in Our Community
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an epidemic. Nationally, 60-80% of children in abusive households witness the violence. In the Region of Peel, the statistics are even more alarming:
Collaboration is Key: Safe Centre of Peel Provides Lifesaving Support
The Safe Centre of Peel is uniquely positioned to break this cycle by providing a dedicated and inclusive space where 24 partner agencies collaborate under one roof. Our integrated service model ensures:
In recognition of your participation in the Child Wellbeing Women Powered initiative you will have access to exclusive learning, networking, and philanthropic engagement opportunities, deepening both your impact and connection to a community of dedicated changemakers. To join, please complete the attached form or scan the QR code on your table to sign up online.
Participants are asked to consider a minimum gift of $1,000 annually or $85 monthly. Our goal is to raise $1.1 million to launch the new location at 25 Capston Drive in Mississauga.
