Giving ShelterTM
From Sept 12 to Oct 9, let's help women break free from abuse by supporting local women's shelters and programs.
Program overview
Shoppers Foundation for Women’s HealthTM 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.
We’re committed to changing that. The Giving Shelter campaign unites Shoppers Drug Mart® and PharmaprixMD stores across the Canada in raising funds and awareness for local women’s shelters and programs. From September 12 to October 9, when you round up your total in-store at checkout, you are helping women break free from abuse. 100% of donations raised help support more than 300 local women's shelters and programs.
*Intimate Partner Violence, Government of Canada, 2025
Your donation can help save lives.
Every dollar counts in helping women seeking refuge from unsafe environments.
$20
Gives access to essential personal care items.
$50
Gives access to counselling and critical support services.
$100
Helps move a woman and her children to safety.
Together, customers, store teams, and partners are helping women find safety, care, and hope—right where they live.
Each year, The Denise House supports 350 women and children in shelter and over 600 through outreach services. Demand is growing. We currently serve 32% more women and children annually than we receive funding for. Funding from Giving Shelter helps us provide food, clothing, essentials, and the critical support that women and children need to rebuild their lives after abuse.
Do you need help?
We have many community partners working to address the urgent need for shelter and care for women and their families. If you or someone you know is trying to escape violence, help is available.
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Supporting all women
As part of our commitment, we recognize that the term “women’s health” is understood in a variety of ways. Our work goes beyond the sex and gender binary, welcoming the experiences of all women and gender-diverse people.