About Us
For more information view our 2010 - 11 Annual Report
Who are we?
Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, is a not-for profit, charitable organization created and run by local women. The services provided by Women’s Resources are available to women and their children and women without children residing in the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding area, who have been abused or have experienced abuse.
Women’s Resources is a feminist organization. This means that the organization is women-led and dedicated to providing services for women, by women, within an environment that develops empowerment and choice.
Board of Directors
The agency is led by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of women representing the local community. The Board operates within the participatory hierarchical structure of the organization and is a governance Board. There are three committees of the Board: Finance, Human Resources, and Fund Development Board members are nominated onto the Board at the Annual General Meeting, which is held in the fall of each year. The term of board membership is two years.
Staff and Volunteers
Twenty-five full and part-time staff work throughout the various programs at Women’s Resources. In addition our services are supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who contribute a broad range of skills to our programs.
How are we funded?
Women’s Resources is funded through the Ministry of Community and Social Services, the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes, various grants and foundations, corporate and individual donations and events.
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