Category: Blog
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Looking back and looking ahead
PART II So much has changed over the time Women’s Resources has existed. In her 25 years with the organization, Penny Chatson has seen that change up close. Appointed as […]
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From counsellor to executive director
PART I When Penny Chatson took over as leader of Women’s Resources this past June, she brought with her an intimate understanding of the women we serve and what we […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Thank you, Lori Watson!
She started out as a board member and stayed for 30 years, and we are so grateful she did! Lori Watson became Executive Director of Women’s Resources in 1995, five […]
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Where is the Safe, Affordable Housing?
The price of safety is out of reach. There are many reasons why a woman might not be able to leave her abuser, but there’s a big one that doesn’t […]
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OPP Warns of Online Dangers
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released a short documentary titled Protecting Innocence, highlighting the escalating threat of online child sexual exploitation. The film features a mother and daughter sharing […]
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Rape myths persist
It’s important to remember that we’ve come a very long way in recent decades when it comes to the way we think and talk about sexual assault. But while we’ve […]
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Disturbing Housing Trend in Canada
An investigation by CBC Marketplace has brought to light a disturbing trend in the rental housing market: landlords offering free or discounted rent in exchange for sexual favors, a practice […]
