100 Women Who Care Guelph has chosen Michael House to receive its most recent $18,000+ donation, helping provide vital programming for pregnant and parenting mothers and their children in need.
For over two decades, MH Pregnancy and Parent Support Services has dedicated itself as a home and resource for women in crisis pregnancy situations. Together with community partnerships, this Guelph-based charity provides Residential, Supportive Housing, Aftercare and Drop-in programs, accessed as women transition to independent living in the community.
Much has already been done by MH. Since 2002, over 500 women and children have received shelter and support. In 2024 alone, over 760 hours of counseling and coaching have been provided, 22 mothers lived in the Residential and Supportive Housing programs and 25 children were supported.
However, these are unsettled times. Survivors of domestic violence, deep trauma and/or homelessness are often in the middle of a crisis, experiencing a sense of isolation, overwhelming uncertainty and are completely alone. They may also be navigating a sobriety journey.
Over the past few years, MH has seen an overwhelming need for mental health support and increasing demand for help. There are significant waitlists for both its Residential and Supported Housing programs which cannot be met until the summer of 2026.
MH would use 100WWCG’s $18,000+ donation to help address the growing need for mental health support through more intensive counseling and vital life skills programming such as cooking, etc. to help stabilize and build clients’ lives so they can live independently. Through these programs, MH aims to transform the trajectory of lives for generations to come.
Three local charities (North End Harvest Market, Guelph Chamber Choir, Ignatius Jesuit Centre Farm) were also awarded approximately $8,000 each from a bequest given to 100WWCG from the Estate of Gale Dudnick, another caring woman.
Visit www.100womenwhocareguelph.com for more information or to join 100WWCG and help support those in need in our community.
