News Archives - Family Transition Place- Womens Shelter Orangeville

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Dec 6, 2022 | Events, News

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We invite our community to join us today in remembering the 14 women killed in 1989 at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal and the many women who have lost their lives to gender-based...

Give for the holidays

Nov 23, 2022 | News

If you are considering donating this holiday season to support the women and children we serve, please visit the Give page on our website. Gift cards for use at local retailers (Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Canadian Tire, grocery stores, gas cards, etc.) are always a...

Fall Update

Nov 11, 2022 | News

Our Fall Update is out! We invite you to take a few moments to read what has been going on—and what’s coming up—here at Family Transition Place. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please contact kelly@familytransitionplace.ca.

Boots on the Bruce for Shelter

Nov 4, 2022 | Fundraising, News

Our FTP family had a wonderful visit yesterday from The Healthy Hiker, Linda Murphy. In May this year, Linda initiated a fundraising campaign named Boots on the Bruce for Shelter, a 900km hike along the Bruce Trail to support domestic violence victims. After eight...

Penny Bogner

Nov 1, 2022 | News

Our FTP family is mourning the loss of one of our most generous supporters, Penny Bogner. During her remarkable lifetime, together with her beloved husband Gus, they raised over $100,000 for FTP’s programs and services through the Ferguson Memorial Walk, honouring...

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month

Nov 1, 2022 | Events, Fundraising, News

Today is the first day of Woman Abuse Prevention Month (WAPM). Every year, throughout November, WAPM is recognized in communities and organizations across Ontario. WAPM exists to drive awareness, education, and a willingness to help end violence against women in our...