Femina Foundation: Supporting Women Victims of Domestic Violence
Our Mission
The Femina Foundation has been dedicated since 2016 to supporting first stage shelters welcoming women victims of domestic violence across Quebec. As an officially recognized charitable organization, the Foundation provides both financial and material resources to help shelters offer a safe, humane, and compassionate environment for women in need.
Key Areas of Action
- Understanding the needs: We seek to understand the real situations and challenges faced by women and shelters on the ground.
- Mobilizing the community: The generosity of our donors and partners plays a crucial role in creating change and giving hope to women escaping violent situations.
- Providing concrete support: We offer customized, practical, and sustainable assistance to shelters so no woman is forced to remain in a violent environment due to lack of resources.
Support for Shelters
We focus on increasing both the financial and material resources of shelters for women victims of domestic violence. Shelters serve women facing not just domestic violence, but also family abuse, trafficking, honor-based violence, sexual assault, exploitation, mental health challenges, addiction, and homelessness. Femina Foundation supports over 100 shelters across Quebec, offering resilience pearls and distributing thousands of gifts to women and children.
Our Impact in Numbers
- 105 women’s shelters supported
- 10,800 resilience pearls offered
- 39,000 gifts distributed to women and children
- $240,500 raised to aid women and children
Our Campaigns
- At Each Her Pearl: Businesses purchase boxes of pearls to support the initiative. These pearls are gifted to women in shelters as recognition of their courage.
- Christmas for THEM: Donations are collected and distributed as gifts to women and children in shelters, providing warmth and comfort during the holidays.
- I Bike and Walk for THEM: Cyclists and walkers raise funds by completing set distances, rallying support for women escaping violence.
Partnership Opportunities
By becoming an annual partner, organizations gain year-long visibility and actively support the stability and growth of shelters across Quebec. Campaign-specific partnerships are also available, allowing businesses to back the campaign that aligns with their values and demonstrate their social commitment.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways to support the Femina Foundation—by becoming a donor, offering time as a volunteer, organizing fundraising activities, or partnering with us. Every gesture provides hope, resources, and a safer future for women and children in need.
Contact Us
Want to learn more or get involved? Reach out to the Femina Foundation to discover how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable women and children across Quebec.