Funds raised for the Emergent Women and Children's Fund through this event:
$9,908.77 of $50,000

CommUNITY for Women Breakfast

Wings of Change: Empowering Women to Flourish and Fly

Time: 7:30am - 10:00am

Location: Queensbury Convention Centre

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Tickets: $2,000 for table tickets, $275 for individual tickets*

*Individual tickets also come with a $215 tax receipt

The Butterfly Effect teaches us that even the smallest of actions can have the most far-reaching and impactful effects. Themed behind this very phenomenon, the second annual CommUNITY for Women Breakfast will celebrate the women who have continued to inspire change and spark these transformations, and hear from the women whose lives have forever been changed. In honouring the strength, resilience, and unity of women in our community—we spread our wings and continue to uplift, empower, and inspire each other.

During this elegant breakfast, you will be immersed within a room of wonderful charities, determined change-makers, and dedicated philanthropists who have all used their time, talents, treasures, and ties to empower women in our local communities — helping them to spread their wings and potential. In hearing uplifting and inspiring stories from those who have blossomed from the support of last year’s fundraising efforts, we hope to encourage every attendee to play a part in the cycle of community transformation.

All proceeds from this event will go towards the Emergent Women and Children’s Fund to directly support those facing housing, food, mental health, and economic challenges. Your support empowers women to flourish and fly.

Stories of Support

How a Donation Impacts Women & Families

$100

She pays for:

Diapers and wipes for one month...

What it means:

Her children’s essential needs are cared for.

How it reduces homelessness:

She has more flexibility to cover essentials like food and rent costs.

$100

She pays for:

A monthly bus pass...

What it means:

She can make it to her job uninterrupted.

How it reduces homelessness:

She can stay employed and make the income needed to pay rent and avoid homelessness.

$100

She pays for:

A cell phone bill...

What it means:

She won’t lose communication needs and will reduce risk of losing her job.

How it reduces homelessness:

She won’t lose her job and can generate income to stay housed.

$200

She pays for:

A power bill...

What it means:

Her home’s power won’t get disconnected.

How it reduces homelessness:

She can continue to live at home and have access to safe shelter.

$200

She pays for:

Licensed daycare for one month...

What it means:

She has a safe place for her child to stay while she is at work.

How it reduces homelessness:

She can continue to work without interruption and gain income to stay housed.

$200

She pays for:

Job search assistance...

What it means:

She uses the funds to print resumes, get to job interviews, or for work attire.

How it reduces homelessness:

She can gain employment needed to pay for essentials, including food and rent.

$500

She pays for:

One month of groceries...

What it means:

Her family will not go hungry. Her children can eat nourishing food.

How it reduces homelessness:

She has more flexibility to cover essentials like food and rent costs.

$500

She pays for:

Counselling and support fees...

What it means:

She can access psychological mental health support.

How it reduces homelessness:

She will have the tools needed to cope with difficult situations and will have more stability to stay employed.

$500

She pays for:

A down payment for a rental property...

What it means:

She is able to seek safe shelter for her and her family.

How it reduces homelessness:

She can live in a safe environment, resulting in more access and capacity to be productive at work and maintain employment.

$1000

She pays for:

Legal assistance...

What it means:

She can access a lawyer and help keep her and her children safe.

How it reduces homelessness:

She can safely escape domestic violence and have capacity to pay for her own rent.

$1000

She pays for:

Rent assistance...

What it means:

She can cover monthly rent and avoid eviction.

How it reduces homelessness:

She can pay rent while also trying to pay for other essential needs (lawyers, food, transportation, etc.)

$1000

She pays for:

Rent arrears...

What it means:

She is homeless and ready to be housed, but needs arrears paid off to gain shelter again.

How it reduces homelessness:

She is no longer homeless and in a more stable financial position to stay housed.

Guest Speakers

MC (Jack 94.5 FM)

Speaker (Shirley Schneider Support Centre)

Presenting Sponsors

Venue & Food Sponsors

Drink, Speaker, & Experience Sponsors

Decor Sponsors

Official Partners and Organizers