Contact Us!

Women's Own Resource Centre
105 Ottawa Ave, Box 155
South River, Ontario, P0A 1X0
Phone: (705) 386-9672
Fax: (705) 386-7111
Toll Free: 1-888-640-8668

email

worc@on.aibn.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RURAL OUTREACH PROGRAM (ROPE)

Program Guidelines:

 

Supporting women in gaining economic independence through creating sustainable livelihoods.

 

Entrepreneurial Skills Training: 

 

Starting September will be offered in North, Central, South Almaguin Highlands.

  • Asset-based self-assessment

  • Financial planning for sustainability

  • Feasibility & Market analysis

  • Developing a business plan

  • Cash flow forecasts

  • Best business practices

Are you thinking of starting a new small business or expanding an existing one?

 

 There are also in-depth One to One's Appointments Available.

 

To register or set up an appointment call Leanne at 386-9672.

 


 

Balanced Living Workshops

 

Two hours workshop that examines the 5 assets for sustainable living and identifies the steps toward building a balanced healthy lifestyle.

 

The Five Major Assets:

  • Physical

  • Personal

  • Human

  • Social

  • Financial

Workshops offered in your community.

 

Start Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

To register for the Balanced Living Workshop call Leanne

at 386-9672.

 

Resource/Networking

 

'Networking is the single most effective way to grow your business'

 

What: AHED Meeting

       (Why and How to get involved in The Plowing Match Sept. 2009)

When: 10 am to noon, Thursday, June 19, 2008

Where: South River/Machar Community Centre

 

Resource Phone Numbers

 

Esprit Place Family Resource Centre, Parry Sound

(705) 746-4800 / 24 hour crisis line: 1 -800-461-1707

 

Esprit East - South River / (705) 386-2303

 

Lake Country Legal Clinic / 1-800-263-4819

 

Parry Sound Employment  Services (705) 384-1110

 

District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board - South River (705) 386-2358

 

Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services 1-800-461-2929

 

 

The Women's Own Resource Centre wishes to recognize the support of the work being done by the following agencies:

 

The Canadian Women's Federation  www.canwomen.org

 

Eko Nomos www.ekonomos.com

 

The Ontario Women's Directorate  www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/owd/english/wapm/wapm.htm

Ontario Trillium  www.trilliumfoundation.org