THE YORK REGION WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of racialized and marginalized women and girls living in York Region.
We aspire to provide resources, support and education in the pursuit of the following three main goals:
- Combatting violence against women
- Advancing economic opportunities for women
- Increasing health and wellness for women
COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE
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52% of York Region is comprised of immigrant women
COMMUNITY PORTRAIT
Immigrants Living in York Region, The Regional Municipality of York
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Recent immigrant women living in York Region are highly educated and experienced, yet have the highest unemployment rate and earn the lowest incomes among women living in York Region
COMMUNITY PORTRAIT
Immigrants Living in York Region, The Regional Municipality of York
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12.7 % of York Region’s population live on a low income, with the majority being women