3 Jan 2022

Amplify the Message!

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Calling all members! Your CFUW Advocacy committee has organized a letter writing campaign to show our support for Anti Human Trafficking education and resources that are urgently needed in our local Niagara schools. We need your help to send a clear message that this is important to CFUW members.

On January 3, 2022, a letter from CFUW President Maureen Shantz will be going out to every high school principal in the Niagara Region and to the two Directors of Education – the Public and Catholic School Boards.

To send your own letters of support to the Directors of Education, click the following links, print the letters, sign your name and mail.

District School Board of Niagara letter

Niagara Catholic District School Board letter

Why a letter writing campaign? CFUW wants to send a strong message to educators that action must be taken now on Human Trafficking in our Niagara Schools. Programs and resources need to be created within schools to educate students and staff about Awareness, Prevention and Detection of Human Trafficking, with the goal of providing students with a safe and supportive environment.

 

Timeline:

June 2021: Ontario Gov’t updated the anti-human trafficking strategy https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-anti-human-trafficking-strategy-2020-2025

June 3, 2021: Bill 251: Combatting Human Trafficking Act from the Ontario Legislative Assembly was given Royal Assent

July 6, 2021: Ministry of Education sent out to schools, Boards of Education: Policy/Program 166, Keeping Students Safe: Policy Framework for School Board Anti-Sex Trafficking Protocol. https://www.ontario.ca/document/education-ontario-policy-and-program-direction/policyprogram
The link below sums up quite nicely the goals of Policy 166.
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000467/ontario-acts-to-protect-students-from-sex-trafficking

25 Nov 2021

16 Days of Activism – November 25 to December 10th

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Highlights of some Events in Niagara Region:

November 25th, 11 am – Flag Raising at Niagara Region Headquarters on Schmon Parkway  – join President Maureen Shantz at this event. It is open to the public. All are welcome. Show support for the Region’s 16 Days campaign.

November 25th, 5pm – Lighting of the Main St Bridge in Welland – join CFUW Wellend & District on the east side of the bridge as it lights up in orange.

SIGNATURE EVENT – Sunday December 5th at PAC downtown St Catharines Film House at 4 pm. Live screening of movie “Beyond December 6th” followed by a panel discussion. Event is free but you need to “purchase” a ticket – Click Here. All COVID protocols in place. Hope to see you there!

 

19 Aug 2021

2021 Fundraising Campaign Exceeds Goal

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100th Anniversary Campaign raises over $21,100  for young women’s scholarships

 August 3, 2021   –  CFUW St. Catharines ends its 2021 fundraising campaign on a high note, raising $21,100 for young women’s scholarships, and agencies that assist women and children.

Gratitude is expressed by the virtual event organizers and Club members to the host gardeners, presenters, event sponsors, Niagara College, and supporters of the 100th Anniversary Campaign.

The funds raised will ensure that 18 young women receive scholarships, bursaries and awards in 2022. The monies are distributed to students attending Brock University, high schools, the Adult Learning Centres and local agencies that support women and children.

“We raised $21,100  through sponsorships, online donations and the sale of more than 850 tickets, which surpassed our expectations,” said Maureen Shantz, Club president. “We are indebted to Niagara College, which receives two, previously established endowed bursaries, for their technical expertise and video production services in providing quality, high-calibre virtual garden tours for our virtual audience.”

“The community truly supported us. Our virtual audience was very pleased with the calibre of the event and the gardeners whose properties were showcased are delighted with the outcome – it was a win-win-win for everyone,” added Barb Legg, committee Co-Chair.

CFUW St. Catharines is a voluntary, self-funded, non-partisan, non-profit organization, committed to raising funds for young women’s post-secondary education and local agencies. There are approximately 100 clubs across Canada that are members of CFUW National, which also supports international efforts to improve the lives of girls and women world-wide. Locally, monthly meetings are held from September to May, with presentations on community issues and topics of general interest.  Members undertake advocacy work and participate in social activism on initiatives to remove barriers to women’s full participation in society.

Residents interested in learning more about the Club and how to become a member, can visit www.cfuwstcatharines.org for more information.

Contact:

Maureen Shantz, President, CFUW St. Catharines    905-325-8437

Barb Legg, Co-Chair, Virtual Garden Tour Committee  905-688-4175

Fact Sheet –  Campaign Sponsors

Production Partner and Friend

  • Niagara College

 Platinum Sponsor  

  • Kirkor Architects & Planners

 Silver Sponsor

  • Andrew’s Tree & Shrub Care
  • Cat’s Caboose Dining Coach and Bar Car
  • Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP
  • Sullivan Mahoney LLP

Bronze Sponsor

  • Patricia Boyko, Donro Financial
  • Skyway Lawn Equipment Limited
  • Nicole Lalonde, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
  • Patrick Little, Heelis Little Almas & Murray LLP
  • Raw Tibicos, Leslie Payne-Zimmer

 Continued Sponsorships

  • Avondale Food Stores
  • Stark Lumber
  • David Shapiro, Barrister and Solicitor
  • Salon Alessandro
  • Margaret Vail RE/MAX

Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

 Brock University Awards:

CFUW Eleanor Shaw Award

CFUW Lily Bell Memorial Award for English

CFUW St. Catharines Bursary

CFUW Gail Jenkyns Memorial Bursary

CFUW St. Catharines 100th Anniversary Scholarship

Niagara College Awards:

CFUW Laura Sabia Bursary

CFUW St. Catharines Bursary

Math Awards:

High School Math Awards to each high school in St. Catharines

Adult Education Awards

Scientifically Yours

Niagara Regional Science Fair

Other:

Niagara Symphony Music Camp Bursary