What clients are saying...
"Karen has done some incredible work with Peel Elder Abuse Prevention Network in organizing and leading the business planning process. She has also been instrumental in building relationships with funders and other stakeholders, securing grants and working tirelessly for the rights of older adults." - Vanita Varma, PhD, Strategist and former Executive Director, Spectra Helpline, Distress Centres of Greater Toronto.
"Karen is an excellent writer, researcher and community collaborator. She is always organized and able to meet deadlines in a timely and inclusive manner.
I highly recommend Karen: she has been instrumental in gaining funding and pushing policies forward in a positive way.
Great to work with and passionate about the issues she deals with and the people we serve." - Nellie Groenenberg, Professor, Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies, Sheridan Institute of Applied Arts and Technology.
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Email: thewritewayforward@protonmail.com
Tel: 905-580-4433
Funders list
I've secured and managed five and six-figure grants from the following funders:
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Government of Ontario: Ministry of the Attorney General, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Seniors & Accessibility
Ontario Women's Directorate
Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors Program
Government of Canada Periodical Fund
Region of Peel
United Way Peel Region (now Greater Toronto)
Community Foundations
Pepsi Co.
Community e-newsletters
Here's a quarterly e-newsletter for a community health & lifestyle magazine. I've been writing print and digital newsletters and blogs for two decades and have many more to samples to share - just ask!
Media releases
The Brampton Guardian, a community newspaper used my media release for a fundraising event for seniors. Want to see more samples? Just ask me!
Video scripts
In partnership with Peel Regional Police, I managed the writing and editing for a series of videos called Scams Wow to educate the community about scams and how to safeguard against them.
E-books
I've recently written self-help e-books focusing on mind-body health, available internationally with great reviews. I can ghost write your organization's next e-book or guide. Check out my e-books!