Who Are We?
Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, is a not for profit, charitable organization created and run by local women. For more than 20 years, Women's Resources has been providing programs throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes to ensure that abused women and their children can lead lives free of abuse and violence.
The services provided by Women’s Resources are confidential.
"I wanted to thank the entire organization for the help I have received over the past two & a half years... I don't think I would be the same person I am today if it wasn't for Women's Resources. What this organization does for the community and its clients is truly amazing"
- Anonymous
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Annual Report
For more information about Women's Resources, the programs and services we provide and how your donations impact the lives of women and children in the City of Kawartha Lakes, view our 2010 - 11 Annual Report
Newsletters
Women's Resources publishes two newsletters each year. If you would like to be added to our newsletter mailing list, please contact Kathleen Wild: kwild@womensresources.ca
Fall 2012 Newsletter now available.
Staff & Volunteers
Women's Resources is led by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of women representing the local communities throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes.
More than 20 staff work throughout the various programs at Women’s Resources. Those programs are also supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who contribute a broad range of skills to our programs.
Staff Contacts:
Executive Director
Lori Watson: lwatson@womensresources.ca
Client Services Manager
Karen Peters: kpeters@womensresources.ca
Business Operations Manager
Brenda Robinson: brobinson@womensresources.ca
Volunteer and Housing Coordinator
Trish Campbell: tcampbell@womensresources.ca
Fund Development & Marketing Coordinator
Kathleen Wild: kwild@womensresources.ca
Become a volunteer!
Volunteers are the cornerstone of Women’s Resources and support us in many ways. Some of the ways in which volunteers help include: customer service and processing donations at Vicky’s Values gently used clothing store, driving women to counselling, court, legal and medical appointments, shopping and gardening at the shelter, providing child care, administrative support in program areas and participating in event planning.
For more information about volunteer opportunities call Trish Campbell at 705-878-4285 ext 202 or click on box below.
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How Are We Funded?
Women’s Resources is funded through the Ministry of Community and Social Services, various grants and foundations, corporate and individual donations and events.
If you are looking for more information on upcoming fundraising events, or if you would like more information about how you can help or make a donation, please click here
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