it | . \ 2 Li Bal 1 ER FROMM TE To? SH ~ ~ \ he g yp 5 8% : =} & g B EC yh : - : a Halton Women's Place has been providing shelter services to abused ~ One would think that with all of these services and partnerships we 8 women and their dependent children for 40 years. One would think that this would see a vast difference in the numbers of women looking for services. c. achievement is laudable and a reason for celebration. We on the other hand Unfortunately, this is not the case. To date our capacity this year has been at T believe that while it is a commemorative milestone it is not celebratory. In or near 100 per cent and our community outreach services are equally high. 8 1978, nine women from across Halton believed that the Region needed a ~ Despite the progress made in women's rights and the fact that we are equal § shelter. Quite a feat in 1978! After substantial research and hard work a 12- in the eyes of the law, many women continue to experience violence at'the = bed shelter was opened in Milton Ontario. It was staffed by volunteers and = hands of the men'they love most. a few paid staff. So what has changed in 40 years? What have we learned? And so we continue, another 40 years...perhaps. We can only hope to Upon reviewing the Letter's Patent I can say that if we were writing them bring awareness to gender based violence and stop this scourge on women today the articles of incorporation would be very similar. ' and children. Violence has no place in civil society. The physical plant has grown to 52 beds in two shelters, one in Milton Throughout 2018, Halton Women's Place will launch several campaigns and one in Burlington. Our staff numbers have gone up substantially as which will bring the issue to light. All will be under the umbrella of Halton "have our volunteers. Halton Women's Place now offers a multitude of pro- Women's Place * 'Ruby Campaign". On Saturday, Feb. 24 Halton Women's grams beyond shelter services. Our Community Outreach programs include Place will host our "Ruby is to commemorate 40 years of service to the Transitional Housing and Support, Bridging Families. in partnership with Halton community. CAS, Court Support, Second Stage Housing, and last but certainly not feast "Because a Life Without Violeiice | is the Only Life To Live" we offer a Public Education Program that provides lessons on healthy rela- ~ . tionships to school aged children and youth. Our community partners in- ( £ / clude ROCK (Reach Out Center for Kids), Halton Regional Police Services, : Thrive Counselling Services, Halton Children's Aid, Public Health and the Region of Halton Housing Services. Halton Women's Place Executive Director Diane Beaulieu alto n Womelt saRlaceyfof comn Lily TR. ¥ = J. 5 Re Br © oR ali EE Milton + 905-878-1114 (data sherwin-williams.com nm poe Bad a or a wl Car TE we hu Increasingly women are going it alone in post-secondary participation and graduation. others may also offer more security than real estate, buying homes on their own rates are very high, women earn more than living alone. But, not allsyomen are looking or with friends or relatives' Spurred on ever before; and they may become single to share accommodations; many simply & by a healthy real estate market and new multiple times in their lives. And since enjoy the tranquility of living on their own RA mortgage options, single women have real estate has proven to be a very sifong Women are also banding together to invest become a powerful demographic in the real long-term investment, it's smart financial in real estate beyond their primary residence estate market. And why not -- career sense to direct monthly payments towards either in small groupsror investment clubs. driven, independent and financially savvy, building equity expanding their portfolios to include real more women than ever before are eager to Women are getting into the market on their estate along with their stock and bond experience the pride of homeownership portfolios. It's a great place to start tfriivlle 86 MAIN STREET EAST, MILTON, ON 905.693.0166 LISA. RAITT@PARL.GC.CA « LISARAITTMP.CA insidehalton.com It's a changing demographic world. Many women today marry later -- or not at all; John Cavan, .. Agent | ( )) §878-7213 own of | indtion with someone else Those who BOY together tend to have similar interests or lifestyles. For some, living with MA tgage | Archifects Brokerage # 12728 14 Martin St., Milton Head Office: S675 Whittle Rd. Mississauga, On LAZ 3PK |