HFG Happy Families Support Network Inc. (HFG), is a charitable organization that provides free, ongoing support to women, children and teens across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who have experienced abuse so they can work towards rebuilding confidence and self-love and re-establishing connections with family and friends
Mission
HFG’s Mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment to women, children and teens that promotes healing and growth as they rebuild their lives, one woman, one child, one teen at a time
Our Vision
A world where all women, children and teens live in safe and happy homes and communities
Our Values
Equality
Advocacy
Integrity
Nurturing
Accountability
Collaboration
Education
Our Motto
Dream big! Live your big dream. The world is yours…you deserve it!
Our Purpose
PURPOSE 1:
- To remove barriers to accessing support and services.
- No restrictions on economic status
- All are welcome at no charge
PURPOSE 2:
- To strengthen the bonds of women and children who have experienced abuse and assist them in learning new and positive ways of interacting with each other, and to facilitate a support group meeting where moms can talk about their experiences and exchange ideas.
PURPOSE 3:
- To assist women who have experienced abuse with reintegration into the work force, maintaining their current jobs or starting their own businesses by providing or sourcing the required skills training and instructions.
PURPOSE 4:
- To provide children who have experienced abuse the opportunity to stay in school, and to source the necessary assistance.
PURPOSE 5:
- To assist women who have experienced abuse in learning life skills which will help in their move to lead lives without abuse.
PURPOSE 6:
- To educate society about Domestic Abuse and its effects on women and children.
- Right-On – a weekly conversation about Domestic Abuse, before, during and after