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Winners and HomeSense get Warm and Fuzzy for a Good Cause

WinnersBearDomestic violence can affect any woman, regardless of her income. But for a woman living in poverty it can be especially challenging for her and her children to leave an abusive relationship.

For a limited time, every candle or plush bear you purchase at Winners and HomeSense will help a woman rebuild her life and move on from domestic violence.

Proceeds will go to CWF to support progams that help a woman get back on her feet financially; through skill-based training, and personally; by supporting her in other aspects of her life like building confidence, learning to network and securing child care.

Visit your nearest Winners or HomeSense location and purchase a candle or plush bear today. To find the store nearest you, visit www.winners.ca or www.homesense.ca.

LipcareFor Me, For You

Treat yourself and a friend to The Body Shop's "For Me, For You" Shea Lip Care Duo ($15). Approximately $9 from the sale of each product will go to the Canadian Women's Foundation to support programs across Canada that are working to end violence against women.

The special-edition, preservative-free Lip Care Duo contains two moisturizing lip care sticks that are packed with shea butter, to soften lips, and vitamins A, C and E to protect the lips' delicate skin.

The Body Shop "For Me, For You" Shea Lip Care Duo is available at The Body Shop stores nationwide, online at www.thebodyshop.ca, or by calling (800) BODYSHOP/ (800) 263-9746.

TPH® Charitable Office presents Environmentally and Socially Responsible Greeting Cards

Proceeds from the annual TPH® Charitable Greeting Card Campaign will be donated to The Canadian Women's Foundation (CWF) and another charitable organization. The entire production process is donated, including artwork, stock and printing.

For more information visit: http://www.tph.ca/charitable/GreetingCards/

Paramita Donates 5% of Tuition to CWF

The Paramita Academy of Makeup Inc. has made a commitment to donate $5,000 a year for the next three years by donating 5% of tuition from their makeup classes. For more information visit www.paramita.ca.

2008 Violence Prevention Grants Awarded

CWF has awarded 58 violence prevention grants to a variety of interesting, grassroots initiatives across Canada (including third-year funding for four ground-breaking teen violence prevention programs).

These grants, which total $1,352,805, are possible thanks to the success of Shelter from the Storm, our valued individual donors, and the following partners and funds:

  • The Body Shop STOP Violence in the Home Fund
  • Hbc Foundation Fund
  • Leacross Foundation Fund
  • The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Fund
  • Scotiabank Fund
  • The Social Justice Fund at Tides Canada Foundation (for B.C. grants)
  • Shelter from the Storm campaign – Winners and Home Sense, BMO Financial Group, and Rogers Media
  • The Aimee Quitevis Memorial Fund
  • The Tony McNaughton Memorial Fund

CWF gives priority to women and girls who face multiple challenges: many of the initiatives we fund work with rural, northern, Aboriginal, immigrant and refugee women and girls, Black women and girls, women and girls of colour, women with disabilities and Deaf women, older women, and street-involved women and girls.

Download the list of this year's grants

Sweetspot Eco Bag - Look Sweet, Do Good

Introducing sweetspot.ca's new nylon bag ($14.95). Folded into its self-contained pouch, the reusable bag is literally a small addition to any purse, providing instant enviro-friendly space after a trip to market.

In addition to their do-the-environment-good style, a portion of each bag's sale price is being donated to Canadian Women's Foundation, giving them a little do-women-good flair too. 

Buy three or more and get one free! Purchase online at www.sweetspot.ca/eco_bag.html

Michele Landsberg Award Winner Announced

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s Michele Landsberg Award recipient is Jill Andrew. The award, granted annually, recognizes young women who are outstanding feminists in the area of media or activism.

Jill’s commitment to women’s issues is evident in her journalism, volunteerism, work and education. As an award-winning national columnist with the Metro Toronto newspaper, a teacher, women’s/youth advocate, actor, entrepreneur and public speaker, Jill infuses everything she does with a passion for teaching others about the issues facing women and girls in Canada.

Jill is currently a Women & Gender Studies Masters student at the University of Toronto. She is a dynamic and creative young leader and we are happy to recognize her with this award.

The Michele Landsberg Award was created to honour the tremendous impact that Michele Landsberg has had as an advocate and role model for all women in Canada and to celebrate the next generation of women who are working toward the goal of social equality for women and girls.

ButterflyPinSpirit of the Butterfly

Purchase a butterfly lapel pin or pendant from healthhomeandharmony.com and a percentage of proceeds will be donated to Canadian Women’s Foundation. Butterflies are solid sterling silver, tarnish-free and made in Canada. For more info visit www.healthhomeandharmony.com