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 hae
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.