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November is Women Abuse Prevention Month
Wrapped In Courage Campaign
The campaign engages local communities throughout November with the support of gender-based violence services to build awareness, connect survivors to services and to call on decision makers about the social change that is desperately needed.
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Every year throughout the month of November we call on all Ontarians to take action to show their support for survivors of gender-based violence by wearing a purple scarf and attending a Wrapped in Courage flag raising and proclamation event in your community. Take action towards violence prevention today, because #everypurplescarf builds a community that cares. The patterns available for purchase are displayed in the image below, please indicate your preferred pattern when completing the purchase form:
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Ontario Women's Coalition at Queens Park
Our Executive Director, Clarissa Arthur, joined the Ontario Women’s Coalition at Queen’s Park, calling for greater investments in affordable housing and supports for women. Clarissa spoke about how safe, stable, and affordable housing is essential for survivors to rebuild their lives. Without it, too many women are forced to choose between homelessness and returning to unsafe situations. To watch the full video, please visit here
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Third Annual Sue Sherring Commemoration
held on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
2024 saw another successful Susan Sherring Commemoration event .
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With over 70 people in attendance, we not only shared the important work we do, but the organizers worked tirelessly and raised over $13,000 to help women and children.
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We are deeply grateful.
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Second Annual Susan Sherring Legacy Fund Celebration
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On September 28, 2023 family, friends, and Nelson House supporters gathered to honour the life of Susan Sherring, a dedicated volunteer, reporter, and community leader, who was passionate about helping women and children escape domestic violence. Since Sue’s passing in 2022, her family has established the Susan Sherring Legacy Fund to provide immediate assistance for residents of Nelson House who are rebuilding their lives after intimate partner violence. Please click here to make a gift to the Susan Sherring Legacy Fund
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Nelson House Supported by "100 Men Who Care"
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On Thursday, February 9th, 2023 Nelson House was invited to participate in the 100 Men Who Care campaign.
We were proud to be part of this special evening.
Christy Savage, Nelson House Executive Director, spoke to 100 Men Who Care about the important work we do at Nelson House and of the work ahead.
Thank you to 100 Men Who Care for inviting us to shine a light on our sector.
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