Safe.
Supportive.
New Beginnings.
Safe.
Supportive.
New Beginnings.
Every initiative, every donation, and every volunteer effort creates a lasting impact that fuels our mission of hope and change.
Every initiative, every donation, and every volunteer effort creates a lasting impact that fuels our mission of hope and change.
Nestled in the heart of Elliot Lake, ELWG has been a beacon of safety and rebuilding for survivors of gender-based violence and family crisis. Operating three vital locations—Maplegate House (women’s emergency shelter), Larry’s Place (men’s emergency shelter), and transitional housing “Something More”—ELWG ensures individuals and families in the Algoma District have free access to emergency shelter, transitional support, crisis counselling, advocacy, life-skills programming, and outreach.
With a dedicated 24/7 crisis line and outreach services, ELWG champions dignity, empowerment, and healing for all who walk through its doors.
Nestled in the heart of Elliot Lake, ELWG has been a beacon of safety and rebuilding for survivors of gender-based violence and family crisis. Operating three vital locations—Maplegate House (women’s emergency shelter), Larry’s Place (men’s emergency shelter), and transitional housing “Something More”—ELWG ensures individuals and families in the Algoma District have free access to emergency shelter, transitional support, crisis counselling, advocacy, life-skills programming, and outreach.
With a dedicated 24/7 crisis line and outreach services, ELWG champions dignity, empowerment, and healing for all who walk through its doors.
Our Key Causes
Our Key Causes
Become a
Become a
Volunteer
Your time and skills can change lives. Join our network of passionate volunteers and be the force behind positive change.
Your time and skills can change lives. Join our network of passionate volunteers and be the force behind positive change.
Become a
Volunteer
Your time and skills can change lives. Join our network of passionate volunteers and be the force behind positive change.
Program Assistants
Support our community programs by assisting with activities like gardening, baking, arts and crafts, and educational workshops. Help facilitate engaging sessions that promote skill development and social connection among participants.
Fundraising Events
Play a vital role in organizing and running charity events, galas, and community fundraisers. Assist with event setup, registration, guest coordination, auction management, and helping create memorable experiences that generate crucial support for our programs.
In-house Staff
Support daily operations by helping with administrative tasks, reception duties, office organization, data entry, and communications. Contribute to maintaining a welcoming environment and ensuring smooth operations that enable our team to focus on serving the community effectively.
Disclaimer: We thank you for your interest. A member of staff will reach out to you.
Program Assistants
Support our community programs by assisting with activities like gardening, baking, arts and crafts, and educational workshops. Help facilitate engaging sessions that promote skill development and social connection among participants.
Fundraising Events
Play a vital role in organizing and running charity events, galas, and community fundraisers. Assist with event setup, registration, guest coordination, auction management, and helping create memorable experiences that generate crucial support for our programs.
In-house Staff
Support daily operations by helping with administrative tasks, reception duties, office organization, data entry, and communications. Contribute to maintaining a welcoming environment and ensuring smooth operations that enable our team to focus on serving the community effectively.
Disclaimer: We thank you for your interest. A member of staff will reach out to you.
Program Assistants
Support our community programs by assisting with activities like gardening, baking, arts and crafts, and educational workshops. Help facilitate engaging sessions that promote skill development and social connection among participants.
Fundraising Events
Play a vital role in organizing and running charity events, galas, and community fundraisers. Assist with event setup, registration, guest coordination, auction management, and helping create memorable experiences that generate crucial support for our programs.
In-house Staff
Support daily operations by helping with administrative tasks, reception duties, office organization, data entry, and communications. Contribute to maintaining a welcoming environment and ensuring smooth operations that enable our team to focus on serving the community effectively.
Disclaimer: We thank you for your interest. A member of staff will reach out to you.
Why Choose us?
Why Choose us?
Making a real impact
01
Our services have helped transform thousands of lives with our programs & advocasy in our community.
Making a real impact
01
Our services have helped transform thousands of lives with our programs & advocasy in our community.
Transparency you can trust
02
Every donation is allocated directly to meaningful causes with complete accountability. We ensure funds are used efficiently to maximize the wellbeing and safety of our clients.
Transparency you can trust
02
Every donation is allocated directly to meaningful causes with complete accountability. We ensure funds are used efficiently to maximize the wellbeing and safety of our clients.
Strong community support
03
Our dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners work together to create change. With collective effort, we provide aid, empower lives, and uplift communities and surrounding areas.
Strong community support
03
Our dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners work together to create change. With collective effort, we provide aid, empower lives, and uplift communities and surrounding areas.
Making a real impact
01
Our services have helped transform thousands of lives with our programs & advocasy in our community.
Transparency you can trust
02
Every donation is allocated directly to meaningful causes with complete accountability. We ensure funds are used efficiently to maximize the wellbeing and safety of our clients.
Strong community support
03
Our dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners work together to create change. With collective effort, we provide aid, empower lives, and uplift communities and surrounding areas.
Creating Lasting Impact
“Elliot Lake Women’s Group empowers women, men & children escaping abuse or crisis with shelter, support and hope 24/7”
Rhea Alert, Program Supervisor
Creating Lasting Impact
“Elliot Lake Women’s Group empowers women, men & children escaping abuse or crisis with shelter, support and hope 24/7”
Rhea Alert, Program Supervisor
Stories and insights
Stories and insights
Make a difference: Donate today
Make a difference: Donate today
"Elliot Lake Women’s Group empowers women, men & children escaping abuse or crisis with shelter, support and hope 24/7"
— Becca, Administrative Assistant
"Elliot Lake Women’s Group empowers women, men & children escaping abuse or crisis with shelter, support and hope 24/7"
— Becca, Administrative Assistant
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