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Rural Response Program
"[RRP provides] Consistent support and the ability to ask or discuss anything with my counsellor and know she had answers for—or would help me find answers to—resources, if I did not know them myself." – FTP Client Are you a woman who feels afraid in your...
We need your help
Like many other shelters throughout Ontario and Canada, FTP received emergency funding from the government (municipal and federal) throughout the pandemic to help us sustain our critical programs and services. It was a massive help during an incredibly challenging...
An update on our building expansion plans
The current housing crisis continues to profoundly impact many in our community, particularly the women, children and individuals accessing Family Transition Place’s (FTP) services. The prohibitive cost of renting or owning a home and skyrocketing living costs make...
Thank you to Ann Randeraad
Our FTP family is truly grateful for this lovely and generous woman, Ann Randeraad. Through proceeds from her art show, "Rise Again," which ran throughout November last year, Ann raised over $1,100 in support of our critical shelter, counselling and education...
Happy International Women’s Day!
Happy International Women's Day! We're excited to celebrate today at our International Women's Day Celebration Luncheon fundraiser. Proceeds from this sold-out event will support our essential shelter, counselling and education programs. Thank you to our event...
Give for the holidays
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
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
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
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...