Our annual fall Giving Shelter campaign unites all stores in a fundraising effort to support over 310 local women’s shelters and programs across Canada. 100% of donations raised in-store stay in the local community.
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A season to make women’s health visible
Fondation Pharmaprix pour la santé des femmes is proud to support Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC), an organization dedicated to making women’s health a priority.
WHCC enables high quality research that creates lasting, positive change in women’s healthcare.
Donate today. 100% of your donations this holiday season will support women’s health programs at WHCC. Donations $20 and more are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Menstrual Equity
Taking action to address menstrual equity
With a staggering 3 in 4 women aged 18-24 feeling compelled to conceal their periods in school and workplace environments*, we recognize the pressing need for menstrual resources in Canada.
Fondation Pharmaprix pour la santé des femmesTM is working to increase access to menstrual products and care for all women across Canada through partnerships with The Journey Neighbourhood Centre Brampton, Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters, BC Society of Transition Houses, Spruce Grove Public Library and more.
We’ve partnered with Moon Time Connections (MTC), a national Indigenous-led period equity group that strives to increase access to menstrual products and provide menstrual education. Since 2017, MTC has shipped over 4 million menstrual products to Indigenous menstruators from coast to coast to coast. And we’re donating $500,000 over two years to accelerate outreach and education programs in northern and remote communities.
Fondation Pharmaprix pour la santé des femmesTM will continue to expand our network of partners in an effort to make care more equitable and accessible so that all women in Canada can lead healthier lives.
*Plan International Canada - Period poverty in plain sight (2023)
Pharmaprix® Run for Women
Supporting local women’s mental health programs
The Pharmaprix® Run for Women is the largest annual event series dedicated to women’s mental health in Canada. Every spring, we lace up for a 5k and 10k run/walk events in 18 regions We have raised more than $16M for local mental health charities that work to improve access to mental health care and support for women across Canada.
Fondation Pharmaprix pour la santé des femmesTM Community Grants Program
Supporting local community partners
Fondation Pharmaprix pour la santé des femmesTM Community Grants Program funds local charitable programs and innovation initiatives, aimed at improving access to equitable and inclusive care for all women in Canada.
Applications are invited from Canadian registered charities working toward health equity by addressing the areas and needs where women are underserved.
Grants up to $100,000 are available to ensure women can access the care and support they deserve.
Key Dates
Applications to the Community Grants are now closed, please check back in 2025.
Beauty Mingle
A beauty event by Pharmaprix®
Our annual spring, fall, and holiday Beauty Mingles make you feel great about getting gorgeous! Our Beauty Mingles offer makeovers and skin care consultation from our Beauty Specialists and all donations go to our charity partners who work to make women’s health a priority.
Thanks to your generous support, together we raised over $3.3M in donations in 2023. 100% of your donations went to help support a variety of women’s health charity partners across Canada. Your support plays a crucial role in providing access to the care and support that women need to be healthy and safe.
For event details and more information, please reach out to a beauty specialist at your local participating store.
Giving Shelter
Why we care?
Fondation Pharmaprix pour la santé des femmesMC believes that all women should have access to the care and support they need to be healthy and safe. But with more than 2 in 5 women experiencing some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime, many women in Canada are suffering. Violence against women has a direct and negative impact on the health of women and their families.
Why Donate?
Every dollar counts in helping women seeking refuge from unsafe environments. Shoppers Foundation for Women’s HealthTM covers all administrative expenses of the program so 100% of all donations made in-store and online go directly to our charity partners.
$20 helps provide a women access to essential personal care items
$50 helps provide a women access to counselling and support services
$100 helps move a woman and their children to safety