Sudbury Women's Centre

Hey everyone! Su***de Safer Network is hosting a SafeTALK workshop at SWC on September 9th at 5:30 PM. Check out the details in the post for more information on how to register!

To honour World Su***de Prevention Day, Su***de Safer Network is hosting two FREE safeTALK workshops in September.

This 3-3.5hr Livingworks safeTALK workshop prepares you to be more alert to su***de and better able to connect individuals with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference!

To register, please visit:
EN: tinyurl.com/2e63p4k5 (September 9)
FR: tinyurl.com/mwsnyba8 (September 10)

Please note that SWC will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labour Day. Have a safe and happy long weekend, everyone!

Please note that the MSC Online Auction for September will be moved to the week of September 9th to 12th due to the Labour Day holiday. 💻 Check back on the 9th for some awesome thrift finds!

Thrifty Thursday is happening tonight from 6 PM to 8 PM! Come on out and get some fresh thrift finds before school starts!

Don't forget - we have some great programming coming up! Healing & Empowerment will be running again for 6 weeks starting on September 4th on Wednesdays from 9:45 to 11:45.

Healthy Relationships & Boundaries will be running for 6 weeks starting on September 17th on Tuesdays from 9:45 to 11:45.

If you are interested in registering for either of these programs, contact Michele at 705-673-1916 ext. 111 or [email protected]!

Our next Thrifty Thursday is coming up this Thursday, August 29th from 6 PM to 8 PM here at the centre (174 Douglas Street, Suite 201)! 🎉 Join us to freshen up your wardrobe for a cause. There will also be an opportunity to support our partner, United Way Centraide North East Ontario/ Nord-est de l'Ontario in their mission to build brighter futures here in our community. Purchase an item from the "United Way" table, or make a donation to United Way Centraide North East Ontario/ Nord-est de l'Ontario, and be entered into our draw to win some goodies courtesy of Saje Natural Wellness! ❤

As always, when you shop our clothing, 100% of the profits go toward providing support and essentials to our city's most vulnerable. Your thrift finds make a meaningful impact, ensuring those in need have access to pads, tampons, soap, and more. We hope to see you there!

SWC would like to thank Uride for their donation of $500 in Walmart gift cards! Thank you for supporting women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals right here in your community. Your generosity makes an impact!

Interested in supporting SWC? Contact Carolyn at [email protected]!

Got a purse collection taking up too much space? Looking to clear out your closet? MSC accepts donations of purses, handbags and accessories! 👛 We thank everyone in advance for their donations and support.

Don't forget to get your tickets for September 14th at La Casa Mexicana! 🤩 Entertainment, dancing, and all you can eat taco bar buffet - you don't want to miss out! Plus, 15% of proceeds go back to SWC to support our clients.

Come celebrate Mexico Independence Day at La Casa Mexicana on September 14th from 5:30 to 8:30. Enjoy a delicious all you can eat taco bar buffet, live entertainment, and more! 🌮

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at La Casa Mexicana. For more information, call 705-674-9901.

15% of proceeds will go back to SWC to directly support our clients!

Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30 PM at the Northern Watersports Centre for our Employment Summit event! There will be networking opportunities, guest speakers, booths, and more. Take part in our business growth & opportunity hub!

To register, contact Erin at [email protected] or give us a call at 705-673-1916.

We can't wait to see everyone there!

Our next S.O.S. night is happening on Tuesday, September 3rd from 6 PM to 8 PM at SWC (174 Douglas, Suite 201)! The activity will be self portrait painting in the style of Frida Kahlo! 🖌 🎨

My Sister's Closet will be open for shopping as well. We hope to see you there!

Please note there will be NO S.O.S. Night on September 17th as our Employment Summit event will be happening that night (details to come!)

Come celebrate Mexico Independence Day at La Casa Mexicana on September 14th from 5:30 to 8:30. Enjoy a delicious all you can eat taco bar buffet, live entertainment, and more! 🌮

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at La Casa Mexicana. For more information, call 705-674-9901.

15% of proceeds will go back to SWC to directly support our clients!

Please note SWC is closed this coming Monday, August 5th for the Civic Holiday. We will be open again at 9 AM on Tuesday, August 6th. We hope that everyone has a safe and happy long weekend! ☀

Have you gotten your bids in yet?! There are so many beautiful designer pieces up for grabs, and all proceeds directly support SWC and our clients! We still have some items without bids, so be sure to get yours in - the auction closes tomorrow at 3 PM! 💖

Sudbury Women’s Centre (SWC) is pleased to welcome our new Executive Director, Ginette Comeau-Roy, to our team. Ginette brings many years of invaluable knowledge and experience gained in her previous role as the former Training and Skills Development Manager at Spark Employment Services. We are sure that she will be a wonderful addition to the centre, and we look forward to continuing to grow under her leadership. Welcome, Ginette, to SWC!

Our August MSC online auction is now open! ✨💻 Couldn't make it to Thrifty Thursday? Don't worry! This month we have some great designer finds, including pieces by Prada, Calvin Klein, and Chiara Boni! Get your hands on some quality items for a fraction of the cost, all while supporting SWC!

The auction will run from July 30th at 12 PM until August 2nd at 3 PM. Simply enter your bids at our auction page here: https://www.32auctions.com/mscaugustauction

Don't forget, all the proceeds from our auctions directly support our clients.

*Please note that all items must be picked up by their winning bidder at SWC (174 Douglas, Suite 201).

Please note that the MSC Online Auction will be running from Tuesday to Friday this week (instead of Monday to Thursday.) Check back tomorrow to see this month's items! 🤩

Thrifty Thursday is happening tonight from 6 PM to 8 PM! Remember to bring a hygiene item to be entered into our draw! You will also get an additional ballot if you purchase a self-care box, which will be available for sale tonight too! 😍

Today, July 24th, is International Self Care Day. Self care is incredibly important to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve overall wellbeing. When we practice self care, we show ourselves love and respect. 🥰 Here are just a few ways to practice self care, but it looks different for everyone! How do you take care of yourself? Let us know in the comments!

P.S. - we still have self care boxes available for purchase on our Square site! The purchase of each box also provides our clients with supports such as basic necessities. Purchase yours here: https://sudburywc.square.site/product/international-self-care-day-boxes/60?cs=true&cst=custom

SWC would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets for our Summer Raffle! Thanks to your support, we were able to raise $2,200 for the centre and our clients.

We are proud to announce the winner... Sheila B.! 🎉 Congratulations Sheila, and we hope you enjoy your prize!

Thank you again to everyone who participated!

You can still get your self care box! They will be available for pick up starting tomorrow, July 24th, however they will still be on sale after this. P.S. - you can also buy your self care box at Thrifty Thursday this week! ✨ 💖

LAST CHANCE! 📣 Don't forget to get your tickets for the SWC Summer Raffle before it's too late! You could win the ultimate summer vacation to beautiful Manitoulin Island (August 16th to 18th), all while supporting SWC and our clients. Tickets are just $10 and all proceeds go back to the centre! 👏 The grand prize includes:

- 2 nights of glamping accommodations for 2 people at Kicking Mule Guest Ranch
- 2 weekend passes to the Providence Bay Fair, including 2 general admission tickets to their Saturday night concert featuring Jade Eagleson and Nate Haller!
- $50 gift card to Lake Huron Fish & Chips
- Dinner for 2 at the Kickass Cookhouse (located at the Kicking Mule Guest Ranch!)
- An 85 L rolling IGLOO cooler packed with all the summer swag you need for your trip!

Purchase your tickets here: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/sudburywc

Ticket sales end tomorrow at 11:59 PM, and the winner will be drawn on July 24th at 9 AM - so don't wait to get your name in the running!

Join us on Thursday, July 25th from 6 PM to 8 PM at our centre (174 Douglas Street, Suite 201) for our next Thrifty Thursday! 📣 When you bring a new, unopened hygiene item you will be entered into a draw for a chance to win some SWC swag! 🤩

As always, when you shop our clothing, 100% of the profits go toward providing support and essentials to our city's most vulnerable. Your thrift finds make a meaningful impact, ensuring those in need have access to pads, tampons, soap, and more. We hope to see you there!

We're hiring! 📣 SWC is looking for a Social Media Coordinator to join our team. For more information, and to apply, please visit the job posting here: https://ca.indeed.com/job/social-media-coordinator-63f70615fc9a746e

Less than ONE WEEK left in our Summer Raffle! Tickets are just $10 each, and there is an awesome grand prize to be won! All proceeds come back to SWC to allow us to continue to support our clients. Don't forget to get yours before July 24th!

Only one week until ! Support SWC and our clients, while also taking care of yourself (or someone else in your life who could use some self-love) by ordering one of our International Self Care Day baskets! 💖

These baskets by Decadent Designs include everything you need to take a little "me time" next week, including a Joyful Homes candle, handcrafted soap by Old Soul Soap Company, a mug decorated in daily affirmations, tea, a journal, and more!

Be sure to order yours ahead to avoid missing out: https://sudburywc.square.site/product/international-self-care-day-boxes/60?cs=true&cst=custom

Don't forget to order your boxes now! It is quick and easy, and is a great way to show someone you care next week while directly supporting SWC and our clients. 🥰 Purchase yours here: https://sudburywc.square.site/product/international-self-care-day-boxes/60?cs=true&cst=custom