News
Crisis Calls
It is important for us to keep track of the number of people we support every year, and how they are supported. We recently noticed a significant jump in the number of crisis calls that were received in the last three months in comparison to the number we received in...
Boots on the Bruce for Shelter
The Healthy Hiker, Linda Murphy, is hiking an incredible 900km of the Bruce Trail (Niagara Falls to Tobermory!), throughout May and June. All funds raised through her Boots on the Bruce for Shelter initiative will be directed to the Royal LePage Shelter...
Introducing our Lotus Centre—Sexual Violence Counselling and Support
Family Transition Place (FTP) is proud to announce expanded sexual violence services through its new Lotus Centre. Through significant funding from the provincial government, FTP’s sexual violence counselling services will be expanding to provide more support...
Upcoming Workshop and Contest with the Orangeville Public Library
FTP's youth educators have partnered with the Orangeville Public Library on the following projects: Six-word Optimism Poetry Contest for youth in grades 5-8 In celebration of Poetry Month, the Orangeville Public Library's program team and FTP's youth educators...
FTP is planning an expansion
Thank you to the Orangeville Citizen for this recent story about our proposed build: "The organization is proposing an addition to its building on 20 Bredin Parkway that will feature 15 single apartments and four family units, along with group space, common...
Nonprofit Appreciation Week
For the first time ever, Ontario is recognizing the week of February 14-20, 2022 as Nonprofit Appreciation Week. This new recognition is based on legislation to recognize nonprofit workers and organizations by the Government of Ontario, Bill 9,...
2022 Phenomenal Women Campaign
Did you miss out on our Phenomenal Women Campaign last year in recognition of International Women's Day? Well...it's back! Like last year, we truly wanted to host another fantastic in-person event to celebrate all of the women in this community, but unfortunately,...
Anti-Bullying Workshop for Parents
Is Your Kid Being Bullied? It’s Not Always Obvious… Kids often don’t see how badly their “friends” are treating them—especially when they’re just trying to fit in. Do they come home with hurt feelings or in tears? Do you worry stepping in will only...
A significant donation from the Galt Family Foundation
Family Transition Place (FTP) is grateful for a significant financial donation from the Galt Family Foundation. Last month, FTP received a $40,000 donation from the Galt Family Foundation—a fantastic way to end 2021. Each year, FTP has been able to support hundreds of...