May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Ontario

May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Ontario

May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Ontario. Sexual violence affects every community in Ontario. According to a study done by the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (2019), more than 52,000 sexual assault victims visited hospital clinics and emergency...
Gratitude contest winners!

Gratitude contest winners!

Congratulations to the winners of our Gratitude contest! This contest was held by the educators in our Youth Education program, encouraging students to create a poster highlighting 2-4 things that they are grateful for in their life.   We received close to 200...
FTP Board Recruitment

FTP Board Recruitment

We believe strongly that when a Board represents a broad diversity of voices and experiences, all working together, we are better positioned to serve the unique needs of everyone in our community. We continue to view the world through a diversity lens and if you do...
Phenomenal Women Campaign: One final thought

Phenomenal Women Campaign: One final thought

Family Transition Place’s Executive Director, Norah Kennedy, wanted to share one final thought with you on our 2021 Phenomenal Women Campaign. Please have a read: I have to admit I have been having fun watching the response to the Phenomenal Woman Campaign by...
FTP receives significant support from the Galt Family Foundation

FTP receives significant support from the Galt Family Foundation

Our FTP family is incredibly grateful for the recent generosity of the Galt Family Foundation at a time when vulnerable individuals need additional support.   Late last year, the Galt Family Foundation made a $35,000 donation in support of the essential programs...
Mental Health Matters newsletter

Mental Health Matters newsletter

Please check out the new Mental Health Matters newsletter; a new initiative developed by the Hills of Headwaters Collaborative to celebrate the successes of agencies and to provide brief community updates. Click HERE to read the February 2021 issue.
FTP is here for you

FTP is here for you

Throughout the pandemic, our service delivery has adapted to continue providing safety, support and hope to the Dufferin and Caledon communities. We are still here for those who need our support. For women in abusive relationships, any period of isolation can amplify...
Flashback to IWD 2020

Flashback to IWD 2020

International Women’s Day is less than a month away and we thought it would be a great time to re-share the film we produced for last year’s International Women’s Day Celebration Luncheon; a special production featuring six phenomenal women.  ...
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