elspeth heyworth ctr-women

What elspeth heyworth ctr-women does

Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women is a registered Canadian charitable organization established in 1992. It provides settlement and integration support, domestic-abuse intervention, employment assistance, food distribution, youth anti-human-trafficking programming, and active-living services for immigrant and newcomer women, refugees, families, seniors, and youth in the Greater Toronto Area, Northwest Toronto, and York Region. Delivery is community-based through physical sites, partner referrals, and direct outreach.

Its RivInt Interpretation and Translation Services operation coordinates nearly 900 trained interpreters across more than 90 languages for hospitals, nonprofits, and public- and private-sector clients; the organization otherwise functions as a service-delivery nonprofit rather than a software platform. Revenue comes from government grants, charitable donations, corporate and foundation support, fundraising events, and social-enterprise activity, with RivInt providing professional-services income. Eligible settlement and community services are generally offered without charge, making community relationships, referrals, and program funding central to the go-to-market model.

Name

elspeth heyworth ctr-women

Legal name

Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women

Website

https://ehcw.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women is a Toronto-based charity providing free settlement, counselling, employment, abuse support, youth, and seniors programs to immigrants, newcomers, refugees, women, youth, and families across the GTA and York Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community social services for immigrants and newcomers

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Equity, Access & Social Determinants Programs (BPAIAJAO), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Newcomer settlement services
• Domestic violence support
• Seniors active living
• Interpretation translation services
• Youth community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North York

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary funding from federal, provincial, and municipal government programs including Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, and Ontario Trillium Foundation.
2. Charitable Donations: Relies on donations and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and events to fund programs and services.
3. Social Enterprise - RivInt: RivInt Interpretation and Translation Services generates revenue by providing professional interpretation and translation services to hospitals, non-profit organizations, and public/private sector clients.
4. Social Enterprise - iWurk: iWurk social enterprise sells handmade items (crochet blankets, accessories, masks) at fundraising events and through the Vaughan office, with proceeds supporting administrative and program costs.
5. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual signature events including The Peacock Ball gala, Sip & Support High Tea, and other community fundraising events generate donations and sponsorship revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ehcw provides free, community-based settlement, domestic violence, seniors wellness, youth anti-human-trafficking, employment, and cultural programs for immigrant and newcomer women, seniors, youth, and families in the Greater Toronto Area. Two social enterprises — RivInt Interpretation and Translation Services (90+ languages, ~900 interpreters serving hospitals, non-profits and public/private clients) and iWurk (handmade crafts sold at events) — generate earned revenue to offset program costs. All client-facing core programs are delivered free of charge and funded through government grants, foundation support, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.

Product overview

Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women is a registered Canadian charitable organization established in 1992 offering a comprehensive portfolio of social support programs and social enterprises. The organization operates as a unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core programs include the Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP) providing free settlement services to immigrants and refugees; the Reduce Abuse Program and Reduce Abuse Bradford offering domestic violence support; Seniors Active Living Centre and Aging At Home Programs for senior wellness; the Anti-Human Trafficking Connect Young Program for youth; Youth Summer Programs; Employment Support Services; and Community Programs including a food bank. The organization also operates two social enterprises: RivInt Interpretation and Translation Services (offering professional language services in 90+ languages) and iWurk (selling handmade crafts). Supporting services include Peacock Art Studio, Seniors Government Services, and the Sip and Support fundraising event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RivInt Interpretation and Translation Services: Non-profit community-based language services providing interpretation and translation in over 90 languages to hospitals, non-profits, and public/private sector organizations since 2001
• iWurk
• Seniors Active Living Centre
• Connect Young

Products and services

• Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP) Free settlement services for immigrants, refugees, and families providing guidance through Canadian housing, healthcare, education, legal, and government systems. Includes document completion, government service connections, legal referrals, and employment support.
• Reduce Abuse Program Award-winning domestic violence support program for women and girls offering individual and group counselling, safety planning, housing assistance, job readiness training, financial literacy workshops, and legal referrals. Active for over 20 years.
• Reduce Abuse Bradford Domestic violence support program serving women in Bradford West Gwillimbury and surrounding communities through in-person, virtual, and telephone support. Includes counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, housing applications, educational workshops, job readiness, crisis intervention, and financial literacy.
• Seniors Active Living Centre and Aging At Home Programs Comprehensive health-related activities for independent seniors including yoga, computer training, community garden, dance and physical fitness, recreational activities, and cultural and educational programs, delivered in Toronto and Vaughan locations.
• Seniors Active Living Centre – Bradford Health and wellness program for seniors in Bradford providing exercise classes, storytelling, tech support, community gardening, social engagement, arts and crafts, games, congregate dining, community events, intergenerational activities, educational workshops, and AI tools education.
• Anti-Human Trafficking (Connect Young) Program Program building support and resiliency among children and youth aged 10-17 through group therapy, workshop series, outreach, education, and advocacy campaigns. Connects victims to shelters, health, psychological, legal, and vocational resources.
• Youth Summer Programs Summer activities for youth including art, math, science, English learning, games, exercises, dance, baking, and seasonal activities, with volunteer opportunities supporting seniors' programs.
• Employment Support Services Employment assistance program providing training and apprenticeship opportunities in trade skills, job referrals, resume assistance, and career-focused workshops. Partners with Toronto Community Benefits networks and private companies.
• Community Programs Cultural celebration programs including Diwali, Baisakhi, Eid, Navratri, Chinese New Year, Canada Day, and Multicultural Day festivals. Includes a food and clothing bank supported by Second Harvest and North York Harvest Food Bank.
• RivInt Interpretation and Translation Services Social enterprise providing professional interpretation and translation services in over 90 languages, managing a roster of nearly 900 trained interpreters serving hospitals, non-profit organizations, and public/private sector clients in the Greater Toronto Area.
• iWurk Social enterprise empowering participants through creative work including knitting, crochet, sewing, art, and craft. Handmade items such as crochet blankets, table runners, pillow covers, masks, and decorations are sold at fundraising events, with proceeds supporting programs.
• Peacock Art Studio Art studio program providing space and resources for artistic creation, featuring a gallery of participant artwork including paintings and visual art pieces.
• Seniors Government Services Assistance program helping seniors find appropriate resources for health, residence, and financial concerns, connecting them with relevant government programs and services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Settlement Services increased by 207% year-over-year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CitizenshipTests.org (Deedal Studio Inc)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2020Partnership providing EHCW's Newcomer Settlement Program clients with free access to Canadian Citizenship Test Prep questions and courses. The #1 ranking Canadian Citizenship Test App offers free preparation materials using coupon code 'ehcw12'. Since 2012, over 1 million users have used their citizenship test apps.
• Toronto Community Benefits NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for trade skills awareness programs, apprenticeship referrals, and employment support. EHCW serves as Community Host.
• Healthcare Interpretation NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports ongoing recruitment and training of interpreters for RivInt Interpretation and Translation Services.
• North York Harvest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting food bank operations. EHCW distributed 156,000 lbs of food to 2,940 residents in 2023/2024.
• Second HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue organization supporting EHCW's food and clothing bank operations.
• Brands for CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting food and clothing bank with product donations for low-income clients.
• Jane & Finch Community Legal ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partnership assisting clients facing domestic violence with their legal issues. Executive Director Noland Merrick provides support.
• FOCUS REXDALE and FOCUS BLACK CREEKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly community meetings addressing high-risk domestic violence cases in the community.
• College of CarpentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner open to receiving women and immigrants seeking carpentry trade skills and apprenticeship.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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