To effectively serve and advocate for women, children, and gender-diverse individuals fleeing violence, we need an accurate understanding of the women’s shelter sector. With a vision for a world where everyone has a safe place to call home and free from violence, we are grateful to the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation for funding WSC’s new national profile of women’s shelters and transition houses. It will build on our 2019 More Than a Bed report, capturing new data to identify emerging challenges, trends, and opportunities in the shelter sector. Donate to support WSC’s national research on the state of the women’s shelter sector: https://lnkd.in/eekYTmm2" / Pour servir et défendre efficacement les femmes, les enfants et les personnes d'une diversité de genres qui fuient la violence, nous devons comprendre l'état du secteur des maisons d'hébergement (MH). Avec la vision d'une société où tout le monde a un chez-soi sécuritaire et à l'abri de la violence, nous remercions la Fondation Un toit pour tous de Royal LePage de financer le nouveau profil national des MH d'HFC. Cette recherche s'appuiera sur notre rapport 2019 Plus qu'un lit, capturant de nouvelles données pour identifier les défis émergents, les tendances et les occasions dans le secteur. Faites un don pour soutenir la recherche nationale d'HFC sur l'état du secteur des maisons d'hébergement au https://lnkd.in/eP_mkTjr
Women's Shelters Canada
Non-profit Organization Management
Ottawa, Ontario 3,667 followers
Shelters and Transition Houses United to End Violence Against Women
About us
Women's Shelters Canada brings together 14 provincial and territorial shelter organizations representing over 400 shelters across Canada. Our mission is to work as a unified voice for systemic change to end violence against women, while providing leadership for collaboration and knowledge exchange among shelters and transition houses across the country. Drawn together by a shared vision to end violence against women, the provincial and territorial organizations representing women’s shelters and transition houses began giving shape to the Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters & Transition Houses (renamed Women’s Shelters Canada in 2017). Together, we have become a national, unified, and collaborative voice for change. Our work includes: Sheltersafe.ca – a clickable map connecting women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support Advocating for a National Action Plan on Violence Against Women Shelter Voices – a yearly publication from data collected from shelters across the country, highlighting the voices behind the numbers Shelter Exchange Program – reciprocal exchanges of shelter workers from across the country, to learn from each other’s work, practices, and contexts in a hands-on way Open Doors Project – a training program designed to empower shelters and transition houses to be more inclusive and trauma-informed when serving women escaping abuse Coordinating knowledge sharing (e.g. webinars, workshops) between leading practitioners and researchers in the field and shelters and shelter workers Organizing a national conference in June 2018 for the shelter sector
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https://endvaw.ca/
External link for Women's Shelters Canada
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- women's rights, violence against women, women's shelters, ending violence against women, and domestic violence
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Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Employees at Women's Shelters Canada
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Michelle Parsons
Advocate for Indigenous & Women's Rights
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Kaitlin Geiger-Bardswich
Director of Communications and Advocacy at Women's Shelters Canada, board member of Fertility Matters Canada
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Rhiannon Wong
Technology Safety Project Manager
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Jedidah Nabwangu
Communications Coordinator
Updates
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Women's Shelters Canada reposted this
We’re proud to collaborate with leading organizations dedicated to ending gender-based violence. Our incredible speakers represent these organizations, bringing their expertise, advocacy, and commitment to building safer communities. Together, we’re fostering critical conversations, driving policy change, and creating survivor-centered solutions. Thank you for standing with us in this movement! 💜 📅 March 5-6, 2025 🕑 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST 📍 Register now: https://ow.ly/xtpE50V304Z Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre Women's Shelters Canada Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission University of Calgary Elmwood Community Resource Centre #TogetherAgainstViolence #SkillsForChange #CommunityImpact
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During this week leading up to International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting some of the work Women’s Shelters Canada does to help end gender-based violence across the country. Make a donation in honour of a woman or girl in your life – or yourself! – on our website: https://lnkd.in/eekYTmm2 / Au cours de la semaine précédant la Journée internationale des femmes, nous mettons en lumière certains des travaux réalisés par Hébergement femmes Canada pour mettre fin à la violence fondée sur le genre dans tout le pays. Faites un don en l’honneur d’une femme ou d’une fille de votre entourage – ou de vous-même! – sur notre site https://lnkd.in/eP_mkTjr
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WSC’s Kyla Tanner, Development Project Manager, has arrived at the Housing Services Corporation (HSC) Conference! Kyla took a tour of the Regent Park Revitalization Project by Toronto Community Housing, which is part of the HSC Regeneration Forum. She learned about the 5-phase development project for 69 acres of Regent Park, including a tour of a building that's to open shortly. Follow along for more updates from the SSTH team’s time at the HSC Conference this week!
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📣Breaking news: WSC is launching the second edition of our national profile of shelters and transition houses serving women, children, and gender-diverse individuals fleeing violence. This study builds from our 2019 More Than a Bed report, capturing new data to identify emerging challenges, trends, and opportunities in the shelter sector. Stay tuned for more information and throwbacks to the 2019 study! / 📣Dernières nouvelles: HFC lance la deuxième édition de son profil national des maisons d'hébergement accueillant des femmes, des enfants et des personnes d'une diversité de genres fuyant la violence. Cette étude s'appuie sur notre rapport 2019 Plus qu'un lit, capturant de nouvelles données pour identifier les défis émergents, les tendances et les occasions dans le secteur. Restez à l'affut pour plus d'informations et des retours sur l'étude 2019!8m
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This week for Black History Month, we’re highlighting the Government of Canada’s page on the legacy and impact of organizations led by Black women in Canada. “Through nearly four centuries in what is now Canada, Black women have shaped their own identities while taking decisive actions to advance the survival, preservation, and growth of countless families and communities across the country.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gQNAYwH or through Patrimoine canadien -- Canadian Heritage Cette semaine, à l'occasion du Mois de l'histoire des Noirs, nous mettons en lumière la page du gouvernement du Canada sur l'héritage et l'impact des organisations dirigées par des femmes noires au Canada. « Pendant les 4 siècles ou presque de l’histoire du Canada, les femmes noires ont façonné leur propre identité tout en prenant des mesures décisives pour assurer la survie, la préservation et la croissance de leurs familles et de leurs communautés. » Pour en savoir plus: https://lnkd.in/eipEBR8r ou Patrimoine canadien -- Canadian Heritage
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The Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability recently released their 2024 #CallItFemicide report. Find out more on their website: https://lnkd.in/esU_jsj
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Anna Gladue of the Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society in Hope, British Columbia, explains the value of WSC's Community of Practice on Second Stage Operations. Learn more about her organization: https://lnkd.in/gZ8Pr2m9
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Julie Matthews of Sussex Vale Transition House in Sussex, New Brunswick, speaks about what surprised her during WSC's Community of Practice on Second Stage Operations. Learn more about SVTH: www.svth.ca
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Julie Nobert-DeMarchi of Timmins & Area Women in Crisis in Timmins, Ontario, explains why provincial funding is pivotal for her organization and the people it serves. Learn more about TAWC: www.tawc.ca