by ksiopiolosz | Feb 3, 2015 | From the Blog
“This is a fictional story based on real life experiences of women who have experienced domestic violence. The threads of loving kindness and healing throughout the story are based on the work of authors and spiritual teachers such as Pema Chodron, Eckhart...
by Jennifer Grey | Feb 2, 2015 | From the Blog, Thank You's, WCSWR News and Information
Overnight our region received several centimeters of snow and that means that several busses to school were cancelled and some schools were closed. At Women’s Crisis Services, half of our residents are children. That means that on snow days we have a full house...
by ksiopiolosz | Jan 27, 2015 | From the Blog
The holiday season is a very special time of the year for many, and can also be a very emotional time for the families who are in shelter. The women who leave everything behind to regain a life of freedom and safety for themselves and their children can have several...
by Jennifer Grey | Dec 31, 2014 | From the Blog, Thank You's, Third Party, WCSWR News and Information
Meet Sarah and Emma Bumstead. They visited Anselma House on December 23. During a time when they could be out playing with friends, enjoying a sweet holiday treat, or watching movies and relaxing, they wanted to learn more about our work. Sarah and Emma, along with...
by Jennifer Grey | Dec 30, 2014 | From the Blog, Thank You's, WCSWR News and Information
Santa’s helpers were hard at work for a month before Christmas at The Westhill, a retirement residence off of Ira Needles Blvd in Waterloo. Staff, residents and their families contributed gifts and items from our WISH LIST to make sure that the women and...
