Women's Shelters

• Mt. Everest on a StairMaster: Halifax woman raises money for charity a step at a time

  Annika Bell is raising money for organizations that support women who have experienced sexual assault or are fleeing situations involving intimate partner violence.

  Canada

  Jul 5
  
• ‘It’s appalling’: How women’s shelters in Canada can’t keep up with soaring demand

  The Women and Children’s Shelter of Barrie in Ontario say they expect to turn away 650 women and children this year for service. It's a problem seen across Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2024
  
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• Global Edmonton’s Give Me Shelter campaign marks 20 years

  The 20th annual Give Me Shelter donation drive helps women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The need is now greater than ever.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023
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• Alberta election campaign continues with competing promises for women’s shelters

  Alberta's two main political parties offered competing visions Wednesday for women's shelters and sexual assault counselling centres.

  Crime

  May 10, 2023
• Remote testimony room now available for domestic violence victims in Alberta

  HomeFront officially launches the new remote testimony room, a place where victims of domestic violence can testify remotely to court.

  Crime

  Apr 6, 2023
• ‘Unprecedented’ 45% turnover rate in Alberta domestic violence sector: ACWS

  The survey asked domestic violence shelter workers about how they're handling higher demand for services in the midst of inflation, burnout and 'stagnant government funding.'

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2023
• Sending support to Alberta domestic violence shelters in ‘Love a Shelter’ campaign

  The 'Love a Shelter' letters are a way Albertans can push for change, while also letting survivors of domestic violence know that they are supported by their communities.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2023
• Global Edmonton’s 2022 Give Me Shelter campaign raises $87K for women, children fleeing domestic violence

  The campaign aims to build awareness and collect donations to ensure those fleeing domestic violence have the items they need when they arrive at women's shelters.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2022
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• Indigenous community services, 211 get funding to address gender-based violence in Alberta

  Six Alberta-based organizations, along with the 211 hotline, are getting a cash boost to address gender-based violence (GBV).

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2022
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• Global Edmonton’s 19th annual Give Me Shelter campaign kicks off

  The campaign builds awareness and collects donations to ensure women and children fleeing domestic violence have the items they need when they arrive at women's shelters.

  Features

  Nov 29, 2022