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Case for Support: Subsidies for Girls Inc. of Upper Canada
At Girls Inc. of Upper Canada, we believe every girl deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and strong. But across our region, more and more families are struggling to afford the necessities of life, let alone program fees—and as a result, the demand for subsidies is rising sharply.
In 2024, we provided $15,763 in subsidies.
In 2025, we provided $25,705, a 63% increase
40% of program participants accessed a full or partial subsidy
This growth reflects both the financial pressures facing families and the urgent need for safe, supportive spaces where girls can thrive.
What makes Girls Inc. different?
We provide no questions asked subsidies. Families don’t need to prove income or meet qualifications, they simply need to ask. Whether fully or partially covered, these subsidies ensure that every girl can access the opportunities she deserves.
Our programming is intentionally upstream and prevention-focused.
We meet girls where they are, and help them:
Confront and overcome barriers they face.
Build confidence, leadership skills, and resilience.
Connect with mentors who believe in their limitless potential.
Discover new ideas, experiences, and pathways for their future.
When girls walk through our doors, they find more than a program, they find community, belonging, and the tools to shape their own lives.
Why your support matters now:
The Carolyn Sifton Foundation has committed matching funds to support the expansion of our subsidy program to meet the rapidly rising demand, helping us to grow our subsidy fund from $15,000 to more than $25,000.
Without increased support, we risk turning families away at the very time they need us most. A gift from 100 Women Who Care will allow us to access the matching funds from the Carolyn Sifton Foundation, enabling us to directly fund subsidies at the current level of demand, ensuring no girl is excluded due to financial barriers, while promoting equity and empowering girls to thrive.
Together, we can make sure every girl in Upper Canada has access to safe spaces, strong role models, and life-changing opportunities, regardless of her family’s circumstances.
We invite you to stand with Girls Inc. of Upper Canada and invest in the future of our girls.
A few participants in our Girls at Bat program, an offering supported through the Jays Care Foundation, providing girls an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of ball in a fun and relaxed, all-girl environment
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A weekly evening program offers girls a safe, supportive space to come together with trusted adults to learn, grow and just be themselves.