Odd Fellows make our community a better place
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cambridge Lodge 188 welcomed many community charities into their lodge to learn more about their work, fellowship, and to lend their support! The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) or Odd Fellows is a non-political and...
Filling our Hearts and our Shelves
These girls are filling our hearts and our shelves. Starting a few months ago, both Alexis Doering and Meah McFadden spread the word and collected very specific items for Anselma House. They first called in to see what we would need or want, then they went to work!...
Cambridge North Rotary Supports Haven House
Cambridge North Rotary is supporting the women and children at Haven House this holiday season. The members have not only helped us REBUILD HAVEN HOUSE, but as a club they have dedicated much of their charitable activities and focus to making a safer community for all...
Comfort and Hope, THANK YOU SLEEP TIGHT
Comfort and Hope! Thank you SLEEP TIGHT! Most of us know how comforting it feels to crawl into a pair of our favourite pajamas, settle in for the night and look forward to what the next day will bring. But here in our community, there are people who have very few...
Power of 2
Earlier this fall, we received a phonecall from Melodyann of Power of 2 Real Estate. She reached out to Anselma House hoping to directly impact a woman in our community who was rebuilding her life after abuse. At that very time, we had received information that one of...
Colin does it again!
You did it again Colin! This young man makes us so proud. Each fall, Colin turns his mind and heart to collecting toys for the kids at Anselma House. This year he reached out to his favourite toy manufacturer and not only did they invite him for a tour of their plant,...
December 6 is a day to take action
Geneviève Bergeron (born 1968), civil engineering student Hélène Colgan (born 1966), mechanical engineering student Nathalie Croteau (born 1966), mechanical engineering student Barbara Daigneault (born 1967), mechanical engineering student Anne-Marie Edward (born...
She Deserves It, Volunteer of the Year
Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Awards We were honoured to be a part of this great program by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce that recognizes the achievements of the Not-for-Profits, Charities and Services Groups in our communities of Cambridge and North...
Saint-Gobain Employees choose us
Thank you to the employees of Saint-Gobain in Ayr. The company has decided to let it's employees decide where to direct their financial donations. Giving the decision making powers to employees lets them decide which charities are close to their heart and which ones...
Teachers are our Partners in a Safe Haven
Teachers of the Waterloo Region are very valuable partners in the work we do every day to help women and children move beyond violence. Their interactions with children and support of the transition into and out of shelter can make an incredible impact at a...