The regional self esteem and empowerment retreat for women has received $45-thousand after being selected one of the grand prize winners of the Aviva Community Fund contract.
The retreat also received an additional $5,000 for making to the final round.
Coordinator Renee Martin-Brown says it will be used to help expand the program.
The first retreat, held in Nestor Falls last year, attracted 19 young girls across across northwestern Ontario.
