Spirit of the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre
The North Point Douglas Women’s Centre was established to provide a central place to meet the needs of the women of North Point Douglas. Services reflect our commitment to women and demonstrate principles of respect, choice and opportunity for women. These apply to the structure of the Centre as well as to the way services are delivered. At the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre we work together, providing a welcoming and safe place for women to meet.
We value and respect that women
define the context of their lives, their families, their identities,
and their communities. We support the rights of women to be full and
equal members of society. We accept and endorse the principles of
personal
growth and development, opportunity and cooperation. We attempt to help
women recognize their power by validating each other’s feelings, ideas,
and experiences. We share knowledge and encourage growth and
self-awareness.
The goals of the Women’s Centre can best be achieved by maintaining good morale among staff and promoting their interests and well-being along with the interests and well-being of community women.
Mission of the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre
To create opportunities for women in North Point Douglas to develop their potential and to engage fully as citizens in their neighbourhood and in the broader community.
Vision of the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre
A safe, healthy, vibrant
community
for women and their families in North Point Douglas.
Guiding Principles of the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre
We believe:
- That women can achieve personal growth through sharing knowledge, contributing to their community and establishing social connections.
- That the Centre must be responsive and accountable to its constituents, the women it serves, it’s volunteers and staff, the community and its funders.
- That transparency must be maintained through an open and dynamic working structure among the board, committees, staff and volunteers.
- In decision making by consensus.
- That every woman has value and has the potential to make a positive contribution to the Centre.
- That it is important to respect each other’s feelings, opinions, ideas and experiences, and demonstrate that as volunteers and staff work together on tasks and activities.
- That the Centre has a role in working collaboratively with other community organizations in North Point Douglas and the broader community.
- That volunteers and staff are mutually accountable and responsible to each other for the work of the Centre.
- That it is important to be welcoming, accepting and supportive
The Women’s Centre is designed
as a safe place for women and their families who reside in the community
of North Point Douglas.
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Elaine Bishop, Executive Director
221 Austin Street N. R2W 3M8; Fax 957-8978
Email: npdirector@mts.net
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