Press Release

Medavie Foundation supports Children Who Witness Violence with a Grant of $80,000

Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health Directs $80,000 to Immigrant Women Services Ottawa

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation supports Children Who Witness Violence with a donation of $20,000

The right to food is a fundamental human right. It constitutes a right to survival. Yet, as we continue to hear about the high inflation rates, our ability to access nutritious meals, and meeting that human right, is becoming impossible.

Ottawa, ON – January 4, 2023… Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO), today announced that the Harry P. Ward Foundation has graciously donated $2500 to strengthen and expand IWSO’s support group for Immigrant and Racialized women to help them break the cycle of violence.

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO), today announces receiving a grant from Mazon Canada in the amount of $3120. The funds will be used to purchase food vouchers for some of the most vulnerable immigrant and racialized women and their children in Ottawa and the surrounding areas.

You are invited to IWSO's Annual General Meeting on October 25th at 6pm.

The Unifor Social Justice Fund shows it’s support with a donation of $5,000 to assist IWSO with programming

TD Bank Group Directs $10,000 to IWSO programming in support of women and children fleeing violence

Kanata Foundation Funds Support Groups for Abused Women $1500 Grant from Knights of Columbus received

IWSOMercy Lawluvi,Executive Director(613) 729-3145mercy@immigrantwomenservices.com  Canadian Women’s FoundationRebecca Aird,Strategic and Community Initiatives(416) 365-1444 RAird@ocf-fco.ca Ottawa Community Foundation Supports Digital Literacy $20,000…

Today, we celebrate all the women and girls who inspire others by showing leadership in the choices they make every day towards social, economic, cultural, and political progress.

WAGE FUNDS NEW IWSO PROJECT IWSO launches a new leadership building project for immigrant and racialized women

CAPG Directs $3600 to IWSO in general support of IWSO Programming ...

Ottawa, ON – December 10, 2021… Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) an-nounces the receipt of a donation of $20,000 from the Telus Friendly Future Founda-tion™ to support the IWSO Children Who Witness Violence Program.

The Ottawa Community Foundation Grants $25,000 to IWSO in support of The Children Who Witness Violence Program

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company shows it’s support with a donation of $10,000 to assist IWSO with capital costs

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO), announced that The Robert Campeau Foundation has graciously donated $3000 in support of Immigrant Women Services Ottawa. Funding will go directly to providing support to our many programs that support immigrant women and their children.

The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa shows it’s support with a donation of $2500 to the Children Who Witness Violence in the Home Program ... continue reading

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) recognized a significant donation of $10,000 from The Schulich Foundation – the philanthropic vehicle for Seymour Schulich, a leading Canadian businessman and philanthropist.

The Harry P. Ward Foundation Directs $2500 to Support IWSO’s Programming for Children Who Witness Violence In Their Homes

The Knights of Columbus awards $1000 grant to support IWSO’s programming

IWSO partners with Coastify in the support of Immigrant and Racialized Women in the City of Ottawa

IWSOMercy Lawluvi,Executive Director(613) 729-3145mercy@immigrantwomenservices.com  Canadian Women’s FoundationRebecca Aird,Director, Strategic and Community Initiatives(416) 365-1444 RAird@ocf-fco.ca Local Community Foundation Supports Digital Literacy…

Canadian Women’s Foundation Directs $47,500 to IWSO in support of victims of abuse during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa 219 Argyle Avenue, Suite 400 Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2H4 Tel: 613-729-3145 Fax: 613-729-9308 Facebook-f Twitter Instagram…

“It is time for the scourge of racism to be eradicated. We stand united We stand in solidarity We stand for justice and fairness” Mercy Lawluvi – IWSO Executive Director #TakeAKnee #Solidarity #humanrights #injustice #racism #racist #feminism #equality #love #sexism #stopracism #humanrights #feminist #politics #discrimination # #antiracism #black #blm #icantbreathe #blacklivesmatter

Normally Giving Tuesday is on the Tuesday after Black Friday but in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. #GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place today May 5, 2020.