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We are honoured to once again partner with so many Shoppers Drug Mart stores as part of their Growing Women’s Health campaign. From now to November 1, 2019 you can visit any of these stores and support us: · College Square, 725 College Street · Lake Shore & Park Lawn, 2206 Lake Shore Blvd West…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The campaign began 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect women’s advocates across the country. Starting in the United States, many Canadian women’s organizations have adopted the month as way to spread awareness. At Women’s Habitat we often hear from friends…

The work of supporting and counselling women and children who have survived violence is emotional. It can effect one’s mental and physical health and can result in employees feeling burnt out, drained and stressed. Most employees in the sector report feeling fatigued by the overwhelming emotional response to the work. At Women’s Habitat we are…

Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. We are here for her and her children every step of the way. This season, please give generously and help us keep our shelter doors open and our vital outreach services running. Together we can end violence in our communities and ensure home is safe for everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V53_9aFpvh0&feature=youtu.be

Annual Growing Women’s Health campaign raises critical funds to support women and children Toronto, Ontario, October 16, 2018 – Women’s Habitat is calling on residents of Etobicoke to support women and children who are survivors of violence. From October 6th to November 2nd, residents can donate to the Growing Women’s Health campaign at local Shoppers…

Etobicoke, Ontario (August 20, 2018) –Oak Learners donated five weeks of summer camp to Women’s Habitat’s youngest service users, providing them a summer to remember. Kelly Farrell, Director at Oak Learners, remarked that, “contributing to our community is an integral part of the educational experience at Oak Learners; it is important for us to be…

At Women’s Habitat we are committed to challenging the misogynistic social norms that reinforce the oppression of women identified individuals and their children. Sex education is a critical part of challenging those norms. Through a sex education curriculum that embraces diversity and teaches bodily autonomy, we can provide children the foundation they need to make…

On June 6th, 2018, our organization sent the feedback we collected from our community forum which was attended by women who have been greatly impacted by our City’s housing crisis. Many women continue to share with us that lack of safe, affordable housing is a main barrier to leaving violence. Housing is a human right and…

  It is with mixed emotions that I announce the resignation of our Manager of Policy and Programs, Leila Sarangi. Leila’s work with Women’s Habitat began in 2014. Her impactful advocacy efforts and innovative program development greatly raised the public profile of our agency. During her time at Women’s Habitat, Leila successfully engaged Toronto City…