Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, Wellington-Halton District

Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario

Site: Wellington-Halton District

Record #: ACT0661

Last Full Update: 30 Jan 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	Provincial Office 905-662-2691
E-Mail	fwio@fwio.on.ca
Website	fwio.on.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter)

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	A not-for-profit charitable organization with affiliations around the world, working with and for women in rural and small town Ontario
Legal Status	(51) Registered Charity
Established	1897 in Stoney Creek, Ontario
Funding	Fundraising ; Fees - membership
Elections	Annually in the Spring

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	FWIO is the governing body for the provincial organization Wellington-Halton District consists of six branches: four in Halton include Ashgrove, Dublin, Norval, and Silver-Wood. Objectives: Provide and promote educational resources Assist and encourage people to become more knowledgeable and responsible citizens. Promote and develop good family life skills in communities. Help discover, stimulate, and develop leadership in communities. Help identify and resolve needs in communities. Offer student scholarships through parent organization FWIO, applications on website at fwio.on.ca/fwio-scholarships
Hours	Provincial Office: Tue-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Halton Region ; Wellington County - (parts of)
Eligibility	Women
Application	Call or visit the website for registration form
Languages	English
Fees	Membership

Site Information

Located In Community	Stoney Creek
Address & Map	Erland Lee (Museum) Home, Provincial Office 552 Ridge Rd Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2Y6
Intersection	Ridge Rd and Dewitt Rd
Physical Access	Partially Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Community Programs
HCSD Sub Heading	Service Clubs
Service Categories	Service Clubs ~ Women ; Women's Advocacy Groups

Agency Overview