At Embrace Surrogacy, we believe families are built by communities. Surrogacy itself is proof of that. Every journey we support involves surrogates, parents, doctors, lawyers, counsellors, friends, and neighbours all showing up for one another.
That belief extends beyond our work. The organizations below have helped us build our own village. They have supported us, welcomed us, and given us opportunities to give back to the communities we call home. We are proud to stand alongside them, and we encourage you to learn more about the incredible work they do across Durham Region and the GTA.
At Embrace Surrogacy, we believe families are built by communities. Surrogacy itself is proof of that. Every journey we support involves surrogates, parents, doctors, lawyers, counsellors, friends, and neighbours all showing up for one another.
That belief extends beyond our work. The organizations below have helped us build our own village. They have supported us, welcomed us, and given us opportunities to give back to the communities we call home. We are proud to stand alongside them, and we encourage you to learn more about the incredible work they do across Durham Region and the GTA.
It Takes a Village to Grow a Family
It Takes a Village to Grow a Family
Organizations building stronger communities
Organizations building stronger communities
Mannahelp
Mannahelp is a registered charity founded in 2020 to support families and individuals facing food insecurity in Durham Region, with a focus on the Black community and other racialized and diverse groups. Their work spans food hamper distributions, community gardening, youth and family engagement programs, and volunteer-led community events. Guided by a diverse volunteer board, Mannahelp addresses the root causes of poverty through food programs, environmental stewardship, and inclusive youth initiatives. Their mission centres on dignity, equity, and opportunity, ensuring families can thrive today while protecting the planet for the generations
who come next.
Girls Inc.
Girls Inc. is the preeminent girls' leadership organization, equipping girls to reach their full potential. Through advocacy, education, and programming, Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Their vision is empowered girls living in an equitable society, and their values reflect it: respecting the dignity of every human being, supporting the strength of every girl, and embracing diversity at every level. Girls Inc. believes positive self-esteem is the foundation for a healthy and productive life, and that every girl deserves guidance, safety, and the freedom to explore her creativity and individuality.
Girls Inc. is the preeminent girls' leadership organization, equipping girls to reach their full potential. Through advocacy, education, and programming, Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Their vision is empowered girls living in an equitable society, and their values reflect it: respecting the dignity of every human being, supporting the strength of every girl, and embracing diversity at every level. Girls Inc. believes positive self-esteem is the foundation for a healthy and productive life, and that every girl deserves guidance, safety, and the freedom to explore her creativity and individuality.
Girls Inc.
100 Women Who Care Durham Region
Mannahelp is a registered charity founded in 2020 to support families and individuals facing food insecurity in Durham Region, with a focus on the Black community and other racialized and diverse groups. Their work spans food hamper distributions, community gardening, youth and family engagement programs, and volunteer-led community events. Guided by a diverse volunteer board, Mannahelp addresses the root causes of poverty through food programs, environmental stewardship, and inclusive youth initiatives. Their mission centres on dignity, equity, and opportunity, ensuring families can thrive today while protecting the planet for the generations who come next.
Mannahelp
100 Women Who Care Durham Region brings local women together to make an immediate, direct impact on the lives of their neighbours. The model is simple and powerful: members attend four one-hour meetings a year and pledge $100 per meeting, with 100% of donations going directly to a local charity of choice. Each quarter, members see firsthand how combined giving transforms lives across Ajax, Pickering, and Whitby. With the potential to raise over $40,000 annually, the group proves what Helen Keller said best: alone we can do so little; together
we can do so much.
Coffee & Collab
Coffee & Collab hosts intimate, in-person networking events for women entrepreneurs across the GTA, designed to help members build real relationships, grow their businesses, and feel like they belong in the room. Their Inner Network membership helps women grow their presence and position themselves as experts through access to a built-in audience, opportunities to be featured, ongoing mentorship, and business support. Their philosophy resonates deeply with us: marketing works best when you stop trying to sell and start building a brand people genuinely want to be part of. When people feel connected, growth becomes natural.
100 Women Who Care Durham Region brings local women together to make an immediate, direct impact on the lives of their neighbours. The model is simple and powerful: members attend four one-hour meetings a year and pledge $100 per meeting, with 100% of donations going directly to a local charity of choice. Each quarter, members see firsthand how combined giving transforms lives across Ajax, Pickering, and Whitby. With the potential to raise over $40,000 annually, the group proves what Helen Keller said best: alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Coffee & Collab
100 Women Who Care Durham Region
SoloMama LaunchPad
SoloMama LaunchPad ignites the entrepreneurial dreams of single mothers by providing the support, resources, and ecosystem they need to thrive. The program offers business training, mentorship, and funding guidance tailored to the unique challenges of single motherhood. Rooted in the belief that single mothers should never have to choose between survival and their dreams, SoloMama LaunchPad empowers women to move from surviving to thriving, equipped to build sustainable businesses and lasting legacies for their families. Their program builds confident, equipped, and empowered single mothers who are ready to transform their futures. Here, mothers don't just dream.
They build.
The Denise House
The Denise House provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for women and children experiencing gender-based violence in Durham Region. Through safe shelter and supportive programs, The Denise House helps women begin their journey toward healing in a compassionate and confidential space. Their vision is empowered women embracing opportunities toward a future of their choice. Guided by values of safety, advocacy, integrity, and inclusion, they welcome women of all racial identities, religions, socio-economic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, abilities, and immigration statuses. Their advocacy extends beyond shelter walls through awareness and education across the community.
Coffee & Collab hosts intimate, in-person networking events for women entrepreneurs across the GTA, designed to help members build real relationships, grow their businesses, and feel like they belong in the room. Their Inner Network membership helps women grow their presence and position themselves as experts through access to a built-in audience, opportunities to be featured, ongoing mentorship, and business support. Their philosophy resonates deeply with us: marketing works best when you stop trying to sell and start building a brand people genuinely want to be part of. When people feel connected, growth becomes natural.
The Denise House
Clarington
Board of Trade
The Clarington Board of Trade (CBOT) is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization serving businesses across Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, and Clarington's rural communities. CBOT provides the platform, programming, and opportunities for businesses to connect, learn, mentor, advocate, and grow. With close relationships across all levels of government and community partners, CBOT ensures the voice of business is heard on the issues that matter most. Guided by authenticity, leadership, and collaboration, their vision is a prosperous business community that attracts investment and jobs while fostering community cohesion and leadership throughout a growing and evolving Clarington.
SoloMama LaunchPad
SoloMama LaunchPad ignites the entrepreneurial dreams of single mothers by providing the support, resources, and ecosystem they need to thrive. The program offers business training, mentorship, and funding guidance tailored to the unique challenges of single motherhood. Rooted in the belief that single mothers should never have to choose between survival and their dreams, SoloMama LaunchPad empowers women to move from surviving to thriving, equipped to build sustainable businesses and lasting legacies for their families. Their program builds confident, equipped, and empowered single mothers who are ready to transform their futures. Here, mothers don't just dream. They build.
The Denise House provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for women and children experiencing gender-based violence in Durham Region. Through safe shelter and supportive programs, The Denise House helps women begin their journey toward healing in a compassionate and confidential space. Their vision is empowered women embracing opportunities toward a future of their choice. Guided by values of safety, advocacy, integrity, and inclusion, they welcome women of all racial identities, religions, socio-economic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, abilities, and immigration statuses. Their advocacy extends beyond shelter walls through awareness and education across the community.
The Clarington Board of Trade (CBOT) is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization serving businesses across Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, and Clarington's rural communities. CBOT provides the platform, programming, and opportunities for businesses to connect, learn, mentor, advocate, and grow. With close relationships across all levels of government and community partners, CBOT ensures the voice of business is heard on the issues that matter most. Guided by authenticity, leadership, and collaboration, their vision is a prosperous business community that attracts investment and jobs while fostering community cohesion and leadership throughout a growing and evolving Clarington.
Clarington Board of Trade
What We've Been Up To
Community happens in the everyday moments: the events we attend, the people we meet, and the stories we get to share. Follow along with us on Instagram to see where the Embrace village shows up next.
What We've Been Up To
Community happens in the everyday moments: the events we attend, the people we meet, and the stories we get to share. Follow along with us on Instagram to see where the Embrace village shows up next.
