Interval House

Thank you to all our clients, donors, and community partners who joined us at our annual Building Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS) Celebration!

It was a special evening celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our BESS clients over the past year and the future of our Financial Literacy Program. We were honoured to hear from Minister Rechie Valdez of Women and Gender Equality Canada and Ronan Ryan from the CIBC Foundation about their commitment to supporting survivors of intimate partner violence.

Thank you all for your unwavering support in empowering women to live a life free from violence and giving them the resources they need to achieve economic independence.

Bill C-225, which received royal assent in Parliament on June 17, will make first-degree murder applicable to killings that happen as part of a pattern of coercive or controlling conduct.

The legislation is named Bailey's Law after Bailey McCourt, a 32-year-old B.C. woman and mother of two who was killed last year. Her alleged killer was a former partner who was released on bail hours before the daylight attack at a Kelowna parking lot.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/baileys-law-intimate-partner-violence-9.7239450

Did you know?

86% of 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous women have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime.

To mark England’s opening World Cup match on June 17, UK domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid launched “The Other Kick Off” campaign, to raise awareness around the time violence was predicted to rise after the end of the game.

Research shows incidents of domestic violence rise around major tournaments, jumping by 38% when England lose and by 26% when they win.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/england-research-aid-b2997256.html

Our Virtual Counselling Services provides support to women across Ontario, regardless of their location or schedule.

Here’s some feedback from a recent client, Zoe*:

“I found the counsellor so easy to talk to. She listened without judgment and had good strategies and information on abuse and future relationships. I liked the virtual option - it allowed me to do counselling from anywhere.”

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers and father figures out there! We hope you enjoy your special day.

Are you or someone you love planning on leaving an abusive relationship?

If you need help creating a safety plan, please call our 24-hour crisis line at 1-888-293-5516. For important information and tips on how to cover your tracks, please click the link below.

https://www.intervalhouse.ca/cover-your-tracks/

Our Self-Sufficiency Workshop Series is an 8-week counselling series that allows survivors to connect with one another, share experiences, and build practical strategies to address barriers to their economic independence.

Learn more about our BESS workshops: https://intervalhouse.ca/building-economic-self-sufficiency/workshops/

Are you interested in joining a supportive, diverse team that makes a real impact in the lives of women and children?

Interval House is hiring!

https://intervalhouse.ca/careers/

Thank you to Minoh Inc for generously providing our residents with printed materials of their recent art project “Barriers to Housing.” We are truly grateful for your support!