OUR IMPACT

RaiseHER Co. is a dynamic, for-impact, Saskatchewan-based organization dedicated to uplifting and empowering women and girls across the province by making a tangible impact on their leadership skills and abilities. Our commitment lies in creating a brighter future for the women and girls of today and tomorrow through leadership skill-building alongside a wide number of community organizations that are dedicated to the same cause.

Here’s a glimpse of the impact we’re making in our corner of the world with the support of the broader community and our like-minded partners:

Nicole Cook, Associate CEO at Cowessess First Nation - Cheif Red Bear Children’s Lodge
Alicia Morrow, Founder + Executive Direction, The Comeback Society
Desiree Ates, Connector + Creator
Leah Sharpe, Director, Culture, Leadership and Employee Experience at Farm Credit Canada
Dr. Alex Wong, Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Regina
Jacq Brasseur, Consultant + Organizer
Natalya Mason, Sexual Health Educator + Social Worker
Her Honour Donna Mirasty, Wife to Lieutenant Governer of SK, His Honour Russ Mirasty
Melissa Coomber-Bendtsen - CEO, YWCA Regina
Lori Campbell, Associate VP of Ingedinous Engagement at the University of Regina
Vibya Nutana, Non-profit Professional
Raiha Shareef, Gender Equity Advocate
Kerey Benjoe, Journalist + President of Eagle Feather Media + Editor of Eagle Feather News
YWCA Regina
Regina Open Door Society
I AM H.E.R.
Regina Community Fridge
U of R Champions of Change Club
Dress for Success Regina
Lulu’s Lodge
All Nations Hope Network
Amakon Women Empowerment Inc.
CBC Radio and TV
CTV
The Canadian Press
University of Regina Blog
SaskTel Blog and social media
Teryn Ashley Podcast
Subkit Blog
CAA Magazine
Keep Yourself Well Podcast.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

May 2023

Featured speaker at Passion2Action’s INSPIRE 2023 Conference, a grassroots youth empowerment organization based in Saskatchewan committed to empowering young people with the skills, resources, and opportunities they need to take action on the causes for which they are passionate.
May 2023

Nominated for the 2023 YWCA Regina Women of Distinction Awards Action + Advocacy category.
March 2023

Helped raise over $10,000 for YWCA Regina by co-hosting Embracing Equity: An International Women’s Day Celebration.
october 2022

Featured activation at Storming the Szarac Celebration of Empowered Women Throughout History and Today event, fundraiser in support of Dress for Success Regina.
September 2022

Established a RaiseHER Community Advisory Committee made up of local individuals from diverse walks of life to inform and help design our programs and initiatives.
July 2022

Launched the C.A.M.P alongside Big Brothers Big Sisters Regina which was a mentor-led, unique summer camp for she's and they's going into Grades 6, 7 and 8 that focused on building Confidence, Acceptance, Motivation and Power (CAMP).
February 2022

Won the Lawney Donaldson Award for being a Community Builder.
December 2021

Received 2SLGBTQIAP+ recognition and inclusivity consulting from Jacq Brasseur.
September 2021

Co-created She's Here: Owning the Table Mentorship Program alongside the U of R Champions of Change Club and I Am H.E.R.
February 2020

Designated with Honourary Patronage from Her Honour, Donna Mirasty (spouse of Lieutenant Governer Russ Mirasty).
September 2020

Co-hosted a virtial Self Esteem Workshop for young girls alongside MLA Christine Tell and MLA Laura Ross.
January 2020

Created a Youth Advocacy Panel made up of women aged 18 to 25 to help us address and uncover barriers to leadership for the next generation of women.