Introduction To Family And Intimate Partner Violence

Please read the following questions carefully. This may be impacting you or someone you know. Has someone with whom you are intimate with verbally or physically assaulted you? Have you been in a situation where you are coerced into doing what you don’t want to do? Have you been forced to give away your income…

Sunder Singh is appointed Vaughan regional councillor

Sunder Singh, Executive Director of the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women, was declared the new local and regional councillor at Vaughan City council June 28. There were 53 candidates vying to fill seat of embattled former councillor Michael Di Biase, who stepped down May 19. “It’s a huge responsibility and a big learning opportunity as well,…

EHCW Hosts 2017 International Women’s Day Brunch

We hosted out annual international women’s day celebration on Thursday, March 2017 at Vaughan City Hall and were joined by key partners including Councillor Iafrate, members of the York Regional Policy, the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre, the Youth Arts Ambassador for the City of Vaughan and staff from RBC Woodbridge. Guests heard expert speakers address…

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Peacock Ball brings our community together to celebrate women who have made positive changes in their lives, significant contributions to our community, and who are an inspiration to others. This Peacock Ball will build on the successes of the previous years. Over 200 local and provincial politicians, business professionals from the private and public…