Thursday, June 16th, we held our Annual General Meeting. We presented the 2017-2018 activity report and financial report and members voted the 2018-2019 priorities, as well as new board members. The AGM is also a meeting place for members to exchange. To our outgoing board members, Rosemarie Cerrone, Pina Grasso, Angélique Bonnaire, Bilikissou Sanni, Aicha Djamila Mansoor … Continue reading Annual General Meeting 2018
We would like to thank our volunteer, Meena Ferdoussi, for this letter written in the context of Volunteer Week! The “Centre des femmes solidaires et engagées” is a unique thoughtful Center where women from all walks of life come together, united in peace to support one another. At the core of its mission statement … Continue reading “Letter of Gratitude” By Meena Ferdoussi
Thank you to our interns Alexia, Michaela & Tania for this blog post: Workshops Hosted by Our Interns Hello Everyone! We are stagiaires at Centre des femmes solidaires et engagées and our names are Alexia, Michaela and Tania. We have been at the Centre for 5 months now and will continue to be here once … Continue reading Workshops Hosted by Our Interns
Do you wish to develop new skills? Gain new knowledge? All in the comfort of a warm and friendly environment? Come and pick up our new Winter-Spring Program 2018 at the Centre and meet our staff members! This winter, sign up for computer and language courses, meditation and Chair Yoga classes, conferences, workshops, outings, committees, … Continue reading Open House & Registration Day
The Centre des femmes solidaires et engagées will be closed tomorrow for the pamphlet launch on Intimate Partner Violence beginning at 5:30pm and will re-open on Monday November 27th at 8:30am. Please note that there are only a few spots left for tomorrow’s event. Contact us at (514) 388-0980 or info@cfse.ca to reserve yours! For … Continue reading Launch
News Release From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada April 28, 2017—Ottawa, ON – To uphold its commitment to family reunification and to support gender equality, the Government of Canada has removed the condition that applied to some sponsored spouses or partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to live with their sponsor for two years … Continue reading Government of Canada Eliminates Conditional Permanent Residence for Spouses and Partners
The CFSE continues its struggle to end violence against women. The Centre offers active listening, support, reference and accompaniment services to women who are currently experiencing or have experienced a situation of violence. If you or anyone you know could benefit from one of our services, please do not hesitate to contact us (via telephone … Continue reading The CFSE supports this open letter by l’R des centres de femmes : “Le meurtre d’une femme n’est pas un drame familial”
The CFSE team would like to wish you a Happy Easter! Please note that the Centre will be closed on Monday, April 17th and will resume its activities on Tuesday, April 18th at 8:30 am. Have a nice long weekend and we look forward to seeing you very soon!
Throughout the month of May, CFSE will organize a collection of socks, undergarments and personal hygiene products for women and children for Auberge Transition, as well as non-perishable items for women in need at our centre. Please donate generously! Contact the Centre at (514) 388-0980
Thank you Jessica Cialdella, volunteer at the Centre, for writing this blog post! In many countries, March 8th is a celebration of respect, appreciation and love for women. However, the true meaning behind International Women’s Day stems from the achievements of women in social, economic and political spheres, and continuous effort toward gender parity. It … Continue reading International Women’s Day
