Women's Own Resource Centre
Service: Rural Outreach Program Endeavor, Women's Own Resource Centre
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PSD0224
Last Modified:
29 Aug 2025
Last Full Update:
28 Aug 2025
Description
| Description (Service) | Outreach programs support women in gaining economic independence. Workshops offered in North, Central and South Almaguin Highlands (East Parry Sound District) include: Entrepreneurial Skills Training - Two hour per week, ten week training includes sessions on asset-based self-assessment. Financial planning for sustainability. Feasibility and market analysis. Developing a business and marketing plan. Cash flow forecasts. Best business practices. Childcare and travel expenses may be available for program participants. Life Skills Training - Two hour workshops explore self esteem and building confidence, time management and goal setting, household budgeting and banking, interpersonal communication skills and resume writing and job interviews. Resource Networking - helps participants explore the most effective way to grow one's available resources, community connections, and business. |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Parry Sound District |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Female, 18 years and older |
| Application | Call or email |
| Languages | French - Reception |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | South River |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Ottawa Ave and Hwy 124 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-386-9672 ; 1-888-640-8668, Toll Free |
| Fax | 705-386-7111 |
| info@womensownresource.org | |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womensownresource |
| Primary Contact | Jessica Busch, Program Manager; Email: jessica@womensownresource.org |
| Alternate Contact | Deborah Worrell, Program Assisstant |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 155 South River, ON Canada P0A 1X0 |