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Volunteer Training
Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis 7 week volunteer training course will be starting on March 6, 2012. Every Tuesday starting March 6 (one Saturday March 17), ending April 17, 2012. Most of our volunteer opportunities require a 40-hour training program and a current Police Record Check (no fees). The in-depth training covers the dynamics of women [...]
Read MoreNew Program Added to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
Family Court Worker Navigating the Family Court System can be difficult, confusing and overwhelming. For women who have experienced abuse in their relationship, this process is intensified by safety concerns and increased complexities with processes relating to custody, access and support. Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis is offering a new program to support women in addressing [...]
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December 6th Vigil
PRESS RELEASE Guelph Candlelight Vigil Commemorates Montreal Massacre and Women killed in Ontario in 2011 December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Tuesday, December 6th at 6:00 pm, all are invited to participate in a candlelight vigil at The Boathouse, 116 Gordon Street, Guelph to remember [...]
Read MoreOntario Senior Achievement Award
Congratulations to Helen Iutzi who will receive the Ontario Senior Achievement Award on Nov. 17. She first became involved with Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (WIC) in our Rural Women’s Support Program during her career years in education. Helen has continued for twenty years to offer her time, creativity and energy in all areas of WIC [...]
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BASKETEERS launch Guelph’s 2011 annual drive
The BASKETEERS are now gearing up for their Guelph annual drive assisting women in new beginnings. This is the Basketeers 12th year and the 2nd year for Guelph. In 2010, 1,602 beautifully wrapped baskets were distributed to 39 women’s shelters. Starting with a laundry basket (generously donated by Rubbermaid Canada) one selects either a kitchen [...]
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Mother’s Day 5k Run / 3k Walk 2011
The 2nd Annual Mother’s Day run/walk held on Sunday May 8, 2011 was a huge success! The weather was beautiful encouraging well over 80 participants to come out. Thanks to our many volunteers and donors who helped this year’s run to be a huge victory, raising over $5000 for Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. A huge [...]
Read MoreYou Deserve It! Women’s Show raises money for Women in Crisis
GUELPH — Is there a better way to have a much-needed day off than to have someone give your hands a chocolate soufflé massage and a manicure? Certainly not for 35-year-old Meridith Nodwell and her mother, whose birthday treat was the “You Deserve It Women’s Show” at the Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre Sunday. [...]
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Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis Website Launch
May 2011 Web designer Matt French with Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis’ Cynthia Davis, Jessica St.Peter, Heather Couture, Sly Castaldi, Kellie Grace, Marla Reid & Eefje Koel at the launch of Women In Crisis’ gorgeous new website (www.gwwomenincrisis.org).
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Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis Receives $210,100 OntarioTrillium Foundation Grant
GUELPH, ON – On Saturday March 27, 2011, MPP Liz Sandals was pleased to attend the Women In Crisis (WIC) Auction and Dinner to announce that Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis will be receiving a grant of $210,100 over three years from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This grant will be used to enhance the organization’s [...]
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McGuinty Government Releases Ontario’s Sexual Violence Action Plan
March 2, 2011 3:25 PM Ontario is taking important next steps to make the province safer for all women. The province is launching its Sexual Violence Action Plan to both prevent sexual violence and improve supports for survivors. The plan includes programs designed to: prevent sexua l violence through increased public education, including initiatives that [...]
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December 6th Vigil Dec 2
