by Domain Administrator | Apr 3, 2018 | From the Blog, Moving Beyond Violence
By Alan Sharpe, CFRE One of the biggest misconceptions and tragedies is society’s willingness to blame the victim of domestic abuse. Today, April 3rd, is the International Day Against Victim Blaming, which helps to raise awareness for survivors of domestic violence...
by Domain Administrator | Mar 12, 2018 | From the Blog, Moving Beyond Violence
By Alan Sharpe, CFRE Fund Development Manager Someone once said, “Those who look outside, dream. Those who look inside, awake.” At Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, one of our jobs is to empower abused women by helping them “look inside.” Understanding Me is...
by Jennifer Grey | Dec 21, 2016 | From the Blog, Moving Beyond Violence, Thank You's, Third Party, WCSWR News and Information
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...
by Jennifer Grey | Dec 8, 2016 | From the Blog, Moving Beyond Violence, Thank You's, WCSWR News and Information
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...
by Jennifer Grey | Dec 6, 2016 | From the Blog, Moving Beyond Violence
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...
by Jennifer Grey | Nov 30, 2016 | From the Blog, Moving Beyond Violence, Thank You's, WCSWR News and Information
10 years of success¦.2006 to 2016 For ten years we have been marking the month of November, Woman Abuse Awareness Month, in a special and impactful way with our community. This past November, we celebrated with a gala and reflected on our accomplishments as an agency...
