ELSPETH HEYWORTH CENTRE FOR WOMEN (NORTH YORK)
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Mission Statement
Mission Statement: Empowering immigrant and newcomer women, seniors and families through advocacy and services focused on promoting healthy families, community relationships and economic self-sufficiency. Vision Statement: Immigrant and newcomer women, seniors and families achieving their full potential. Corporate Motto: Opportunity lives. Statement of Objectives For immigrant and newcomer women, seniors and families: To reduce the incidence of domestic violence; To diminish the conditions of isolation and poverty; To connect those who experience linguistic or cultural challenges to support programs and services; To collaborate with other organizations to address educational, cultural and linguistic issues; and To assist in the settlement and integration into Canadian society as respected and contributing members.
About This Cause
The Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women (ehcw) was founded in the year 1992 as a non-profit and charitable institution. It provides programs and services for immigrant/refugee women and their families, enabling them to be successful in Canadian society. Since its very inception the organization has striven ceaselessly to alleviate the trauma, suffering and distress of newcomer women who are victims of domestic violence, poverty, isolation and stresses relating to resettlement in their new country of adoption. ehcw is a walk-in woman care center, where immigrant women are free to come in and discuss their diverse problems, including issues of spousal abuse, and domestic violence. We have also devised programs to assist seniors, who have been invited to settle in Canada by their children or grandchildren and upon arrival find that they are facing a situation of isolation and culture shock. At ehcw our staff works ceaselessly to assist women, and seniors in distress by providing them with support, life skills instruction, counseling, and educational support, so that they can focus on rebuilding their self esteem and eventually gain stability in their lives. The organization provides settlement and employment services. It assists in reduction of incidents of domestic violence on immigrant women and young girls. With the continuous influx of newcomers each year, achieving these goals throws up a challenge that calls for innovative solutions. The Corporation has launched unique projects, each created in response to an identified need. Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women seeks to empower women and their families through the dissemination of knowledge and information about their rights while providing support and guidance. Consequently, ehcw plays an important role in building a friendly community of opportunity, and enterprise. ehcw' Statement of Values Community We serve and reflect a diverse community and provide accessible support programs that improve lives and instill a strong sense of belonging among our participants. Respect We respect the uniqueness and values of each person and demonstrate a compassionate and culturally-sensitive approach in all our interactions. Education We are committed to an open and shared learning environment which encourages innovation, creativity, personal and professional growth. Service We are professional in our service delivery which inspires trust and confidence among our clients and we are committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations. Teamwork We act as a team by relying on each other to achieve our common goals through participation, collaboration and cooperation with employees, volunteers and other organizations. Corporate Logo The Centre’s corporate logo is an integral part of the Centre’s brand as a leader in providing support services for newcomer and immigrant women, seniors and families. The logo illustrates a diverse group of people underneath an arc which represents a shelter. The letters “ehcw” represent the Centre’s name: Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women, with particular emphasis on the letter “w” which denotes services focused on women and their families. The pink and blue colours symbolize the male and female gender, respectively, and the colour yellow symbolizes hope. Since 2016, Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Woman has been Accredited by Canadian Centre for Accreditation.