2023 was a busy and challenging year for SNIWWOC. We moved to mostly in-person events and workshops in Victoria and Vancouver. Our services continue to be delivered via hybrid model which means that we can reach women across Canada. Scroll down to read client testimonials.

Our grocery gift card program continues to be our most popular program, which is no surprise considering the rising cost of living. 52% of clients accessing that service earn less than $20,000 annually and 42% have 1-3 dependents in their household. 60% of our clients do not own a vehicle and 77.5% say they always struggle to afford the groceries they need.

Our counselling program connects clients with therapists in-person or remotely. 8 weeks after receiving counselling, 69% of clients reported having a positive change in their mental health. 84% report that they would like to continue receiving counselling which reinforces our goal of receiving stable funding for the program to increase the number of sessions clients receive from 8 to 12.

Thanks to our partnership with Pacifica Dental, we are proud to offer dental hygiene appointments to low-income individuals. 33% of clients who access the service report that it had been 1-2 years since their last dental visit. 60% of our clients report that they have avoided visiting the dentist due to lack of funds. 83% self-rated the condition of their mouth and teeth as fair prior to receiving our service.

SNIWWOC is proud to provide innovative and holistic service delivery with little to no wait times thanks to the hard work of our qualified and diverse workforce supporting clients across Canada. We are truly inspired by the commitment of our board, staff and volunteers. Our success would not happen without you.

With Gratitude,

Boma Brown