Women's Shelter

• LAWC reports ‘alarming’ surge in demand for services during COVID-19 pandemic

  The London Abused Women's Shelter says its Urgent Services Support Program recorded a 45 per cent increase in demand in its most recent fiscal year.

  Canada

  Apr 16
• Quebecers to hold events to honour victims of domestic violence

  The Assembly of Quebec Catholic Bishops is inviting churches across the province to ring their bells to remember women allegedly killed by their partners.

  Crime

  Mar 31
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• Calls to end gender-based violence, increase resources on International Women’s Day

  "There's a shame that comes with being a victim. And to get into the healing process is also to stop being ashamed of what has happened, and to turn the light on the predators."

  Crime

  Mar 8
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• Montrealer creates not-for-profit organization to help city’s homeless during COVID-19

  The organization has over 100 volunteers across the city and provides sandwiches and other goods to seven local shelters. 

  Features

  Jan 18
• Montreal homeless shelters ask for help as COVID-19 cases surge

  Homeless community workers in Montreal are worried about the recent surge in COVID-19 infections in the province and city in recent weeks.

  Health

  Jan 3
• Winnipeggers’ generosity helps women’s shelter donations after Headingley blaze

  A Winnipeg woman who was collecting used furniture for local women's shelters saw her hard work go up in flames over the holidays.

  Fire

  Dec 29, 2020
• Saskatchewan shelters slash space as domestic violence rises during pandemic

  Rates of domestic violence are climbing to dangerous new heights as the pandemic wears on, but the shelters offering victims refuge have had to slash space to comply with distancing protocols.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2020
• Loosening health orders an opportunity for people to access domestic violence supports again

  Women's shelters offering crisis support in Manitoba are encouraging people to get help as coronavirus safety measures continue to ease.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2020
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• London, Ont., support centre asking for donations of food, personal care items

  Jen de Melo with My Sisters' Place in downtown London, Ont., says the centre is in need of several items.

  Canada

  May 10, 2020
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• New immigrant volunteers at Regina YWCA to protect vulnerable staff amid COVID-19

  A new immigrant to Regina is volunteering with the local YWCA to ensure vulnerable clients continue to be served and immunocompromised staff are protected.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2020