Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region
Grant programResilient Communities Fund
Grant typeResilient Communities Fund
Amount awarded$196,800
Duration24 months
Year2023-2024
Location served
Waterloo, Wellington & Dufferin?
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Population servedWomen/Girls,People living with mental health challenges/ addiction
Age groupGeneral population (all age groups)
DescriptionOur organization, with a $196,800 Resilient Communities Fund grant over 24 months, will build its resilience and sustainability by restructuring our intake processes and enhancing our supports for survivors of sexual violence who are waiting for individual trauma counselling.
Grant resultProvide supports to staff and volunteers to adapt to organizational changes related to COVID-19. (e.g., Mental and physical health and wellbeing supports, peer learning, professional development, networking), Adapt or add-new program and service delivery to meet the changing needs of the community because of COVID-19. (e.g., Research and development, identify new health and safety processes and required personal protective equipment, technology supports, staffing and volunteer recruitment and training, community consultation to understand emerging needs related to COVID recovery, resource, knowledge and data sharing, feasibility studies)
Grant statusActive