Community support is vital. Link to Donate Now!
Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey is a non-profit organization funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and Ministry of the Attorney General. It was founded in 1985. However, in order to continue to operate all of our services we will need to fundraise approximately $150,000 each year. We need the support of the community in order to do this.
Women and children are counting on us as they flee from abusive situations in their own homes and look for safe shelter and counselling services. In many cases, lives are saved by the critical intervention provided by our shelter. Statistics show that of all the women murdered in Canada, 62% were killed by their partners. In communities where there are shelters, this rate is less.
Methods of Support
Sponsorships
You can become a Sponsor and unlock several benefits
View our sponsorship packages and information here.
Payroll Deductions
Employers can make monthly donations available to employees that are deducted from their pay. Over time, this can add up to sizeable donations as a staff team.
Become a Women’s House Member
For only $10, you can become a Women’s House Member. There are several benefits to becoming a member:
Receive our Bi-annual newsletter
Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting (as per bylaws)
Access to printed and video resources on family violence
Opportunity to apply to volunteer on various committees/projects
Opportunity to apply to stand for election to the Board of Directors
For more information, please download a membership form here.
Individual Donations
You can donate to Women’s House via our online Canada helps portal, by visiting our shelter, or by mail. All donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 760 Kincardine, ON N2Z 2Z4
Memorial Donations
Name Women’s House as beneficiary in your will. As you pay the premiums, you receive an annual tax receipt for the total amount paid.
Make Women’s House a beneficiary of a certain investment.
Ask friends and family to make donations to Women’s House in lieu of flowers
Alternatively, you can Talk to your lawyer, insurance agent or financial planner for details on how to touch the lives of abused women and their children in need.
Fundraising Events
Host an event and contribute a portion of the proceeds to Women’s House. This is an ideal way for businesses or individuals to maintain corporate social responsibility. You can also ask friends and family for donations in lieu of gifts for any major life events.
Check out our News and Events page to learn more or to get involved!
Amazon Wishlist Items
Purchase items off of our wish list on Amazon by clicking the link :
Did you know?
Your Donation Supports the Following:
Safe, temporary shelter for women and children
Our 24 hour support lines
Community Counselling throughout Bruce & Grey Counties, including Kincardine, Hanover, Port Elgin, Walkerton, Southampton, Durham, Paisley, Mildmay, Markdale, Meaford & Owen Sound
Public education around the issue of violence against women to promote social change
Support Groups for women
Note: Tax receipts will be issued as per the Revenue Canada charitable receipting guidelines. Please consider making a bequest in your Will. Another method of providing support is through “In Memorium” Gifts. When a loved one dies, honor their memory by requesting donations to Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey in lieu of flowers. In-Kind Donations of Goods or Services can be arranged by calling the Transition Program at 1-519-396-9814, ext.226 to discuss and arrange a drop-off time. Please check out our shelter wish list for current needs.