Thank you for your interest in referring your client to Up With Women / Exponenti’elles! We serve women and gender-diverse individuals, including trans, non-binary, two spirit, and gender fluid people.  

We want to make sure the program is a good experience and the right fit for your client. Please review our eligibility criteria and if you have any questions, please reach out at contact@upwithwomen.org

Individuals who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply. There is an interview process to determine best fit.

Income: The applicant has a current lived experience of poverty i.e. is living around or below the poverty line. (Note: income assessment is based on personal income only).

Health & Safety: The applicant has reached a point of stability in health and safety where they can commit to a year-long, intensive program. If they have current struggles with things like substance use, mental health challenges, housing issues, legal issues, etc. - they have other supports in place and are under a reasonable level of control.

Fluency: The applicant has an English or French proficiency of LINC 6 or higher - basically, conversational, so they can speak openly with their coach.

To note: The applicants must be 18+ but there is no upper age cap and seniors are welcome to apply. We have no education requirements and no immigration/status requirements, but the applicant must be living in Canada.

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