Family Transition Place
20 Bredin Parkway L9W4Z9 Orangeville, ON, Canada

Thank you to Jessica from the #ShopWithPurposeMarket for choosing FTP as the recipient charity for their March fundraising initiative. We’re so appreciative of everyone involved in raising $610 in support of our programs and services!

Thank you so much to Debbie for choosing FTP as the recipient of this beautiful gift that she won from @sgflowers.ca. It was such a thoughtful thing to do and a lovely treat for everyone here this weekend.

#WhatWillItTake #EndVAW

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) occurs every year on March 31st. This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions... to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. Language is important - and here are some helpful tips & tools for allies See more

A warning message from the Wellington-Dufferin Public Health about Covid vaccine-related scam texts.

Four groups are offered throughout the year (currently running virtually) for residents of Waterloo Region or Guelph/Wellington who are bereaved by suicide.

Family Transition Place (FTP) is currently hiring for a Residential Relief Counsellor and a Summer Maintenance Assistant. Details on these employment opportunities can be found here: https://bit.ly/36eTRrw FTP is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates are expected to undergo a Police Vulnerable Sector check.

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. FTP will once again be participating in the Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses (OAITH) Wrapped in Courage campaign, which will be run completely online this year. The focus will not be on selling Wrapped in Courage purple scarves, but on building awareness and raising funds through online engagement pieces. Donations are being requested to support women's shelters across Ontario from the convenience of your mobile pho...ne. All you need to do is text the word ‘COURAGE’ to 41010 or use the tool below to donate $5-$25. Although the campaign looks a little different this year, the goal is the same: mobilizing this community to ensure everyone is educated, aware, and willing to help put an end to men’s violence against women. FTP invites our community to show their support for this campaign by wearing purple throughout the month of November, and by following the initiative online (FTP’s website and social media channels) for campaign updates and awareness pieces. Purple scarves are available and can be purchased ($20/each) through FTP. Payment MUST be done in advance either via our online shop (http://ow.ly/lWbW50C7Baz) or by contacting [email protected] / 519-942-4122, ext. 243 to make arrangements. Curbside pick up is available. Pickups can be done Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Please email [email protected] if you need more information. Supporting your local shelter means that women always have a safe place to go when they are being harmed. FTP plays a vital role for survivors through our programs and services. It takes the support of an entire community to end violence against women. For more details on the Wrapped in Courage campaign, please visit: http://ow.ly/OPNb50C7Bay. #WrappedinCourage

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance; a day to commemorate the lives lost due to transphobia and to celebrate the resilience of community. Please take some time to have a look at the following resources to get a better understanding of why this initiative is so important: https://tgeu.org/tdor/ https://bit.ly/2Kr9Bkp... #TDoR2020

We would like to extend our most sincere appreciation to the folks at Theatre Orangeville for raising $1,305 in support of Woman Abuse Prevention Month (WAPM) and the work we do to end the cycle of violence. Theatre Orangeville generously offered to produce and feature the powerful production Rage Against Violence online on our behalf earlier this month. This production was developed by Gary Kirkham and Dwight Storring and was originally commissioned by Women’s Crisis Servi...ce of Waterloo Region; a theatrical glimpse into the real-life stories of women who have experienced domestic violence. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to participate in the production of this piece, and to everyone who purchased tickets. It was an important piece to watch. Women who have experienced or who are currently experiencing domestic violence are our friends, family members and colleagues. It is essential for everyone to know what these women are going through, every day. L-R: Norah Kennedy (FTP), David Nairn (Theatre Orangeville) and Sharyn Ayliffe (Theatre Orangeville) #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #WomanAbusePreventionMonth

#WrappedInCourage

This week (November 15-21) is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Ontario; a week to promote safe schools and a positive learning environment. Please have a look at this resource from the Ontario Ministry of Education for parents and teachers: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

Peaceful Valley Farm's Peace, Love & Joy campaign is in full swing! Check out the items they have available for salea portion of proceeds will be donated to support FTP.

"About three out of every four women who are experiencing violence in their homes do so in silence, according to Statistics Canada. They don’t call the police, often for the very reason Cochrane didn’t: fear. Fear for a child. Fear that it will make the situation worse." #WomanAbusePreventionMonth https://bit.ly/36LWotJ