SHORE Centre
Registered Name: Sexual Health Options, Resources & Education Centre
Business No: 129795514RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
For 50 years SHORE Centre has been Waterloo Region’s trusted source for sexual health education and pregnancy options support.
Our Story
Sexual Health Options, Resources & Education - SHORE Centre was founded in 1972 and was originally named Planned Parenthood Waterloo Region. The Centre grew out of the Birth Control Centre at the University of Waterloo in order to provide all residents of our community with sexual health information and support.
Our Vision
SHORE Centre imagines a community that values sexual health and reproductive freedom as essential for people to live their best lives.
Our Mission
SHORE Centre offers exceptional and inclusive sexual and reproductive health services in our community that uphold the dignity of everyone.
Our Values
Accessible: We strive to make our programs and services welcoming to all and barrier-free.
Inclusive: We celebrate diversity and respect the unique lived experiences of every person in our community. We are sex-positive and value sexual and gender diversity.
Accurate: Our programs and services are modelled on scientific evidence and best practices as well as the lived experience of the people we work with.
Courageous: We fearlessly advocate for the human right of bodily autonomy and boldly defend choice as we adapt to policy and system changes.
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