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Abuse is when someone uses their power to control the actions and beliefs of another person.

If you need immediate help or a counsellor to talk to about your experience of domestic violence or abuse call the 24-hour support line at:

(705) 878-3662 – or – 1 (800) 565-5350
*These numbers will not appear on your phone bill

 Our programs are provided to all women and those identifying as women:

Fun Fall 50/50 Winner in October 2025… Myles S. with ticket #D-1262.
Myles won $665.00!

Christmas in July 50/50 Winner in July 2025… Stephen T. with ticket #D-1917.
Stephen won $930.00!

Spring Fling 50/50 Winner in May 2025… Heather L. with ticket #D-1563.
Heather won $1,270.00!

WHO ARE WE?

Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, is a not-for-profit organization created and run by local women.

Accessibility

Women’s Resources is committed to ensuring that our services are as accessible to all as possible. We have an Accessibility Policy as well as a Customer Service Plan.

RESOURCE CENTRE

Books and DVD’s are available in our library including online resources.

We also provide information and education on woman abuse as well as local, national, and Provincial women’s issues

Real Support. Real People

Women’s Resources offers a range of services to support women and their children who are fleeing abusive situations in the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding area.

All services are free and confidential.

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Women and children sheltered since 1992


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Support and crisis calls received since 1992

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News and Events

Women’s Resources Is Always Hosting Events To Raise Awareness And Funds

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We love our volunteers! 🥰Shoutout to the real MVPs— all of our volunteers! You ALL make it happen. You make it matter. Thank you for all your hard work 💜

Want to start volunteering? Stop by Vicky’s Values to get your application form or apply online today! ➡ bttr.im/ihjm8 🤩
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We’re preparing for our holiday initiatives, and we need your help. We are in need of wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, and tape for an upcoming fundraiser. 🎁
If you’re able to give, please drop off your donations at Vicky’s Values, 50 Mary St. W., Lindsay — Tuesday-Saturday, 10a-2p. 💝
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We’re preparing for our holiday initiatives, and we need your help. We are in need of wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, and tape for an upcoming fundraiser. 🎁
If you’re able to give, please drop off your donations at Vickys Values, 50 Mary St. W., Lindsay -- Tuesday-Saturday, 10a-2p. 💝
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Women’s Resources offers a range of services to support women and their children who are fleeing abusive situations in the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding area.

All services are free and confidential.
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Women’s Resources offers a range of services to support women and their children who are fleeing abusive situations in the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding area.

All services are free and confidential.
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"Police describe the incident as an intimate partner-related homicide."🕯 Today we mourn for another victim of intimate partner violence in Canada.

This Tuesday, 29-year-old Savannah Kulla was shot and killed in the parking lot of a shopping plaza in Brampton, ON. According to Savannah’s mother, she had gone to meet her ex-partner after agreeing to allow him to spend a few hours with their 17-month-old baby girl. An Amber Alert was issued for the child, who was found safe with family. Early Wednesday, following an interaction with officers, the man responsible was shot and killed by police. Savannah leaves behind four children.

This tragic death comes during a week when the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation’s trekkers are departing for 5 days of hiking in Cambodia and our Night Light Walkers are set to shine brightly in communities across Canada. Helping women like Savannah find a safe path away from violence is why we hike and walk and donate in so many other ways. Our hearts break for her family, friends, and community, and our resolve is deepened to make this senseless violence stop.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Visit sheltersafe.ca to find the support and services you need, no matter where you are in Canada.
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Police describe the incident as an intimate partner-related homicide.
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Since November 26, 2024, 35 femicides have been confirmed in Ontario. By the end of September, 58% of all the cases reviewed by the Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses are either an IPV femicide (29%) or a family femicide (29%) demonstrating that there have been as many family related femicides as there have been IPV femicides. See MoreSee Less

Since November 26, 2024, 35 femicides have been confirmed in Ontario. By the end of September, 58% of all the cases reviewed by the Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses are either an IPV femicide (29%) or a family femicide (29%) demonstrating that there have been as many family related femicides as there have been IPV femicides.Image attachmentImage attachment
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  • An under-reported epidemic

    We wish we weren’t so busy. In fact, it’s safe to say that everyone at Women’s Resources would be delighted if our services were no longer needed—a goal we keep […] …read mo

  • Age doesn’t stop abuse

    We often talk about the women with children who come to our shelter and benefit from our other services, or about young survivors of human trafficking receiving our help to […] …read mo

  • Keep volunteering alive

    We are always humbled and in awe of our wonderful volunteers here at Women’s Resources. More than 100 folks donate their time, mainly to sort clothing and help run Vicky’s […] …read mo

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