High Tea with Anne Marie makes hope possible for more survivors of GBV
The Anne Marie D’Amico Foundation has continuously supported survivors of violence by funding the construction of our Anne Marie D’Amico Community Collective, which opened in 2020. The Collective serves as a resources hub for survivors to access health, housing, legal, and many more support services that address their essential needs. This support also covers healing programming for children and adults to equip them with the skills they…
Read MoreCelebrating the Anne Marie D’Amico Day of Kindness and Love at NYWS
April 23rd is the anniversary of the tragic 2018 Toronto Yonge Street Van Attack, an act of gender-based violence which took 11 lives, injured 15 people, and impacted countless more. At North York Women’s Shelter, more than just a reminder of what was taken that day, April 23rd is a day celebrating what has been…
Read MoreActivism on Ice: York Lions Women’s Hockey’s recent advocacy campaign
Throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, North York Women’s Shelter was proud to partner with a number of individuals and community groups who are united in our common vision to end gender-based violence. One of our new exciting relationships this year was with York Lions Women’s Hockey, a wonderful group of young…
Read MorePumpkins, Community, and BBQ corn: What Nicole Beinert’s 13th Annual Pumpkin Patch really Gave Us
At NYWS, We know safety is built layer by layer, policy by policy, but it’s also in small moments. A hand reaching out. A neighbour showing up. A pumpkin patch becoming a fundraiser. This fall, we were beyond grateful to be invited to join in the festivities at Nicole Beinert’s 13th Annual Pumpkin Patch, an…
Read MoreFilm Panel Discussion – “Motherland: Tales of Wonder”
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