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VAW Services Elgin @BuildHopeElgin

Violence Against Women Services Elgin County ensures safety & counselling 24 hours a day for women and their children who have been abused 519.633.0155

Joined May 2013
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Farrah Khan@farrahsafiakhan
29 Sep 2022
Today was a gift. Thank you to @BuildHopeElgin brilliant leader @Liz_Brown2002, for organizing a space for everyone that works to end domestic violence in St Thomas to explore going beyond self-care to structural #CollectiveCare. The morning was filled with tenderness and hope.
Liz Brown@Liz_Brown2002
29 Sep 2022
Replying to @farrahsafiakhan
@farrahsafiakhan rocks! Her experience & powerful voice inspired & lifted so many mighty spirits today 💕 The morning was indeed a beautiful gift of #CollectiveCare Thank you! @possibilityseed
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Liz Brown@Liz_Brown2002
29 Sep 2022
Replying to @farrahsafiakhan
@farrahsafiakhan rocks! Her experience & powerful voice inspired & lifted so many mighty spirits today 💕 The morning was indeed a beautiful gift of #CollectiveCare Thank you! @possibilityseed
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Atlohsa@atlohsa
26 Jul 2022
In light of the recent papal apology, Atlohsa would like to inform our community of our 24-Hour Crisis Line 1800-605-7477. If you need support, or if you simply need someone to talk to, we are here for you.
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NWAC
@NWAC_CA
14 Feb 2022
Did you know that today is a Day of Action and Memorial for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Two-Spirit and Trans people? Please take a moment today to reflect on the lives that have been taken far too soon. #MMIWG2ST bit.ly/34A5PQf

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💛 24 hours a day. ➡️ Walk In Counselling ➡️ Help Line ➡️ Emergency Shelter We’re here 519.633.0155 45 Princess Ave St.Thomas
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Liz Brown@Liz_Brown2002
25 Dec 2021
Hello beautiful people … each one of you gave to make the holiday so bright for each woman & each child staying at @BuildHopeElgin 💕 Thank you so much for your many acts of kindness & compassion - so lovely indeed! With many hugs and much gratitude for all; always 💕
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myFM News@myFM_News941
22 Dec 2021
In the latest move to get vaccines in arms, Southwestern Public Health has relaunched its Same Day Vaccination List. #sttont More details on our website... stthomastoday.ca/2021/12/22/…

SWPH brings back Same Day Vaccination List

In the latest move to get vaccines in arms, Southwestern Public Health has relaunched its Same Day Vaccination...

stthomastoday.ca
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It’s a hard day for so many mighty souls … please know real time support is close by
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Today we re-member. 14 women killed on #Dec6th 1989 in an act of misogyny & anti-feminist hate. #Dec6th #16Days
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Liz Brown@Liz_Brown2002
25 Nov 2021
Thinking today about the beautiful points of light across the globe working together to the create safety, equity, & liberation. Wishing bright moments of rest in the journey for each mighty soul. #InternationalDayForEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen
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Elizabeth Renzetti@lizrenzetti
25 Nov 2021
92 women killed in the first half of 2021, up from 60 two years ago my colleague @mollyhayes writes, citing new research from @CAN_Femicide. The solutions for curbing femicide and gender-based violence are out there, if we have the will to implement them
The Globe and Mail
@globeandmail
25 Nov 2021
Organizations warned of deadly upward trend in femicide at pandemic’s onset. New data confirms their predictions dlvr.it/SD8JrG
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Thank you Dan & colleagues on @STPSmedia Police Services Board for helping make sure families can get to safety - indeed no small moment rather one that is life changing.
St. Thomas Police
@STPSmedia
4 Nov 2021
Violence Against Women Services Executive Director Liz Brown accepted a donation from STPS Board Chair Dan Reith today. November is Women Abuse Prevention Month across Ontario.
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Liz Brown@Liz_Brown2002
5 Nov 2021
So much #CommunityLove shared in the first week of #WomanAbusePreventionMonth 💕 Thank to ⁦@STPSmedia⁩ Police Services Board for your leadership & kind gift to support families pursuing their hopes for safety ⁦@BuildHopeElgin⁩ Beautiful! #StrengthInNumbers
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Day of Honouring & Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls #MMIWG #SistersInSpirit Art by Maxine Noel: ‘Not Forgotten’
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#NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation
Dear Survivor, You did not consent. Yet you may feel responsible & experience shame while carrying the weight of fear. It is not your fault. You are not to blame. You are not alone. We will always believe you. #IBelieveYou #WeBelieveSurvivors #IBelieveYouDay
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We’re Hiring! Consider joining a mighty team working with mighty women and children. Check out Careers link below. vawsec.on.ca/careers
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First Evening Star@OnaagoshinAnang
1 Jul 2021
thestar.com/entertainment/bo…

I’m not just mourning the staggering number of Indigenous children who didn’t get to have a full...

Although we see signs of hope in our youth many are still suffering. We have told governments what’s required, over and over again. But it’s not politically expedient to address the issues adequately...

thestar.com
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“I believe those little spirits buried on the grounds of residential schools came to ensure the work gets done to end the injustices facing survivors” @cblackst
Cindy Blackstock@cblackst
30 Jun 2021
Screaming into silence - Macleans.ca macleans.ca/opinion/resident…
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Open. 24 hours a day. 519.633.0155 45 Princess Ave St. Thomas #StrengthInNumbers
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