Barrie Women And Children's Shelter

• Men and women in Simcoe County to rock their high heels for a good cause

  It’s that time of year when wearing a pair of heels and going for a walk will make a big difference for women and children fleeing violence in the Barrie area.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
  
• Barrie shelter launches housing campaign to meet rising demand

  The Barrie Women and Children’s Shelter is looking to combat the increasing demand for their resources with a new second-stage housing project.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2023
  
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• Women and Children’s Shelter of Barrie to host annual march, luncheon amid growing need for support

  The Women and Children's Shelter of Barrie will host its annual International Women’s Day luncheon and march in person with the need in the community growing.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023
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• Barrie to raise flag as part of campaign to fight violence against women

  The Women and Children’s Shelter and the City of Barrie will raise a flag in front of city hall Friday to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
• Barrie shelter launches Wrapped In Courage Campaign to support victims of abuse

  Amid a growing need, the Barrie Women and Children’s Shelter is marking the start of Women Abuse Prevention Month with the launch of its annual Wrapped in Courage Campaign.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022
• Barrie, Ont.’s poet laureate reflects on time in position and hopes for her successor

  From 2018 to 2022, Victoria Butler served as Barrie’s third poet laureate. Being elected when she was 22, Butler is the youngest person to hold the position and the first woman.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
• Barrie’s poet laureate using written word to raise money for women’s shelter

  The story of a cold case murder is the inspiration for Barrie's Poet Laureate's latest project in support of the Barrie Women and Children's Shelter and honour victims of violence.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022