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Victims of violence non-profits in Canada

Browse 86 non-profits supporting survivors of domestic violence, abuse and crime in Canada. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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CompanyWhat they do

Canadian Women's FoundationToronto, CanadaGender equality · Poverty & Hunger +2 more
La CLESMontréal, CanadaGender equality · Human rights
Envision Counselling and Support CentreEstevan, CanadaMental health · Gender equality +1 more
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Midaynta Community ServicesEtobicoke, CanadaRefugees & Migration · Community development +10 more
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Aboriginal Friendship Centre of CalgaryCalgary, CanadaCommunity development · Housing & Homelessness +8 more
Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)Salt Spring Island, CanadaGender equality · Children & Youth +2 more
Sakeenah CanadaScarborough, CanadaHousing & Homelessness · Poverty & Hunger +4 more
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GIDSSBrampton, CanadaCommunity development · Poverty & Hunger +7 more
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Swallowtail Trauma Integration SocietyChilliwack, CanadaMental health · Poverty & Hunger
Changing TogetherEdmonton, CanadaRefugees & Migration · Gender equality +3 more
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Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative FoundationToronto, CanadaHealth · Gender equality
Unison AlbertaCalgary, CanadaElderly care · Community development +1 more

A closer lookCanada

Canadian Women's Foundation

Gender equality · Poverty & Hunger +2 more · Toronto, Canada

Gender equalityPoverty & HungerEmployment & Skills

The Canadian Women's Foundation is a public foundation based in Toronto, Ontario, that works to advance gender equality in Canada. It raises and grants funds to grassroots feminist organisations and community groups working on gender-based violence, women's poverty, leadership and confidence for girls, and employment…

Type: Grant-making foundation
Works for: Women & Girls, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ people +4 more
Activities: Grant-making, Advocacy & campaigning, Research +1 more
Reach: National
Programmes: Rosemary Brown Giving Collective, Ann Southam Feminist Legacy Circle
Funded by: Individual donations, Corporate partnerships
Charity no.: 12985-5607-RR0001
Founded: 1991

Open full profileProfile updated 5 May 2026

Victims of violence non-profits in Canada at a glance

Of the 86 Victims of violence non-profits in Canada, the most common cause areas are Gender equality (57%), Children & Youth (50%) and Community development (42%).

Cause areas

Gender equality57%
Children & Youth50%
Community development42%
Mental health37%
Justice & Legal aid37%

Organisation types

Charity64%
Community organisation16%
NGO8%
Grant-making foundation5%
Association5%

Beneficiaries

Women & Girls62%
Families62%
Children57%
Youth49%
Communities28%

Funding sources

Individual donations50%
Government funding24%
Corporate partnerships22%
Grants19%
Legacies8%

Top cities

Toronto12%
Calgary6%
Edmonton6%
Montréal5%
Ottawa5%
Brampton3%

Size

11-50 employees3%
201-500 employees1%
501-1000 employees1%

Most held certifications

CARF accreditation2%

Key facts

1985 is the median founding year
38% say donations are tax-deductible
48% publish a charity number
97% name their programmes
71% invite volunteers

Figures from all 86 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.