People who change the world

Who we are

The Foundation serves as a bridge to essential resources, programmes and opportunities for women, girls, families and communities across Ontario.

Our Story

The B. Carmen Charles Foundation was founded with a vision of empowering women and strengthening families and communities across Ontario.

Our work focuses on supporting women and families facing barriers or difficult circumstances, while creating opportunities through literacy and education, arts, culture and heritage, youth development, and community engagement.

The Foundation serves as a bridge to essential resources, programs, and opportunities, helping women, girls, families, and communities build stronger, more inclusive, and resilient futures.

Our Vision

A country rich in opportunities for all, where the voice of every woman is heard and respected.

Our Mandate

The Foundation promotes actions and initiatives in favour of women’s rights, their empowerment, their happiness and their social progress in Canadian society.

Our Mission

The Foundation is committed to improving the well-being of women first and foremost, as well as families and communities across Ontario, by promoting inclusion, education, culture, literacy, the arts, sports, youth development, and civic engagement.

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