District considers support for YWCA's Emergency Survivor Support Fund
The District of Muskoka is considering a $20,000 donation to support YWCA Muskoka’s National Emergency Survivor Support fund. Laura Sundy from YWCA Muskoka made the request at the Health Services Committee meeting, highlighting that the fund offers $1,000 grants to survivors of gender-based violence. Since its local launch, the fund has helped 35 survivors.
District officials will review the request for the 2025 budget. YWCA staff also discussed their youth programs aimed at preventing future violence by educating young people about healthy relationships.