Scarborough Women's Centre

Published purpose

Through this 32-month project, the Scarborough Women’s Centre will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need to increase long-term organizational capacity to meet and support the unique needs of marginalized women aged 55+. The project will include 1) conducting community-based research and building community connections to better understand the current barriers and needs of marginalized senior women and existing resources; 2) developing trauma-informed workshops for marginalized senior women; and 3) integrating knowledge from community-based research and consultation to inform organizational programs, services, staff resources, and the development of a tailored outreach program for marginalized senior women. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Scarborough Women’s Centre (SWC) will, based on gaps identified in the in Phase I, 1) undertake new community based research and consultation with marginalized senior women into best practices in service delivery for seniors; 2) develop new training for SWC staff on topics to support service delivery for seniors; 3) facilitate a series of interactive training opportunities for SWC staff and volunteers; and 4) create new resources and share project learning with other community service providers. Through this they will further advance Gender Equality.