Dec 6th Fund
The fund was established in memory of Maggie Ringling to provide interest free loans to help remove some of the financial barriers that prevent women from leaving abusive relationships.
Interest free loans of up to $500 can be used for bills in arrears, hydro, furniture or moving expenses. Loans of up to $750 can be used for rent.
For more information please see the application options at right
or contact us!
Between 2013 and 2022, 59 women have received loans from the YWCA Muskoka's December 6th Fund.
Update:
The Dec. 6 Fund is a microlending program offered by YWCA Muskoka. As of August 2022 we now have a National Emergency Survivor Support Fund for women, Two-Spirit, trans and gender-diverse survivors of intimate partner, domestic or family violence, 16 years of age or older, seeking support to leave dangerous or precarious living situations, leave shelters, or maintain stability/safety after an experience of violence.
