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Advocating for Social Justice and Equality

in the County of Simcoe

Our Mission

Empowering Women

The VanDyck Foundation is dedicated to advocating for social justice, human rights, and equality for vulnerable women in the County of Simcoe, Ontario. We strive to create a more just and equitable society by addressing systemic issues and empowering vulnerable women to access their rights and opportunities. 

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Resolution

When your housing services provider refuses to resolve systemic problems, what are the appropriate channels for resolution? Learn how to navigate the process of lodging complaints and ensuring your voice is heard. Find out where and how to direct your concerns or complaints about a housing services provider. 

Our Focus Areas

Advocacy for Human Rights

Community Empowerment Initiatives

Policy and Legal Advocacy

Equity and Inclusion Programs

Education and Awareness Campaigns

The VanDyck Foundation exists because current housing policies and legislation are not working for vulnerable women. 

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Canada needs a regulatory body that provides licensing for privately-owned not-for-profit housing corporations, especially in human and sex-trafficking hot spots like the County of Simcoe

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Privately-owned not-for-profit housing corporations require staff trained by a trauma-informed model of care. â€‹

And we need to ensure accountability and transparency with Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) rental calculations and direct payments made between income supplement providers such as the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (CCSS) and housing services providers such as the Barrie Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation (BMNPHC) and the Simcoe County Housing Corporation (SCHC). 

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Join us in our efforts to promote social justice and equality. 

Local Voices with a Big Impact

- Deputy Mayor Beth Prost

Barrie Housing's Human Rights Violations & Discrimination

Fraud Scheme

Fraud Scheme

Landlord Harassment

Harassment

Economic Interference

Interference with Economic Relations

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Injurious Falsehood 

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