Green Haven Shelter for Women

Want to help us help others? We are in need of some essential items, including: nitrile gloves, Lysol disinfectant spray, disinfecting wipes, disposable masks for children, dish soap, and paper towels. If you are able to help out and donate, please contact our Operations Assistant Shari at 705-327-7383 extension 226 or email her at [email protected] with item details and to arrange drop-off.

We Jim Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC! They have generously donated GM Canada-made face masks for our use here at the shelter. PPE protects everyone when used properly and with other infection control practices such as hand-washing, using alcohol-based hand sanitizers, and covering coughs and sneezes, masks minimize the spread of infection from one person to another. Thank you, Jim Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC! #TeamGMCares

We are excited to officially announce our 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Golf Bonaire in Coldwater, ON from July 2nd to 26th inclusive. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have extended our typical one-day event so golfers can book at their leisure throughout July. Includes lunch, cart, raffle, prizes, and keepsake gift all in support of women & their children making the transition from violence & abuse to safety & independence. To register a team or become a s...ponsor, contact our Fundraising Coordinator. Call (705) 345-4390 or email [email protected] See you on the links!

We are so fortunate and proud to partner with Rogers to bring further safety & connectivity to women making the transition from abuse to independence. Violence against women and children is completely unacceptable. Every person deserves to be safe and have supports when they are not. It is clear we need all sectors public, private and non-profit to support these individuals going through the trauma of abuse. I am grateful initiatives like this will provide a lifeline fo...r those fleeing violence. The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues and Member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe North. Read more below: https://about.rogers.com//digital-lifelines-for-ontario-w/ #MakeMorePossible

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Local artist and studio-shop owner, Molly Farquharson, coordinated several artists’ works to help beautify our space! Located in the thriving Orillia Arts District on Peter St., Hibernation Arts is a unique gallery and shop that offers decorative and wearable art from a variety of artists. Thank you, Molly Farquharson, Barbara Schimdt, Catherine Cadieux, Karen Hollinger, Raune-lea Marshall, and MJ Pollak! Your generosity means the women and children here at GHWS can feel m...ore comfortable and at home as they make the transition from abuse to independence. Pictured: Molly Farquharson of Hibernation Arts (left) and GHWS Fundraising Coordinator, Christina Petsinis.

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Looking to support your community? We’re recruiting for our Board of Directors! If you have expertise in law, finances, human resources, project management, community development, and community partnerships, please consider applying! Know someone who might be a good fit? Share this post with them! Board members meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month for regular monthly board meetings, participate on a committee of their choice, and are involved in fundraising efforts. ...Currently, board meetings and other engagements have been held virtually with success. In an effort to further diversify and grow as an organization, we encourage people of all genders to apply for our Board. Interested in serving on our Board of Directors? Contact Interim Executive Director, Ligaya Byrch: Cell: (705) 619-2400 | Office: (705) 327-7383 ext. 223 | Email: [email protected]

Searching for a Board to serve on in your community? Passionate about housing and wellbeing? Have experience in law, finance, community development, and partnerships? Good news: we’re recruiting! Join our Board of Directors to guide our work, provide assistance on organizational matters, and ensure that Green Haven continues its vital work in support, advocacy, and safety for women & children in our community and beyond.... In an effort to further diversify and grow as an organization, people of all genders are encouraged to apply. Interested in serving on our Board of Directors? Contact Interim Executive Director, Ligaya Byrch: Cell: (705) 619-2400 | Office: (705) 327-7383 ext. 223 | Email: [email protected]

Searching for community volunteer opportunities? We’re recruiting! As Green Haven Shelter for Women grows and forges a new path forward, we are seeking two community members to serve on Board of Directors. At present, we need board members with experience in law, financial, human resources, project management, community development, and community partnerships. Board members meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month for regular monthly board meetings, participate on a com...mittee of their choice, and are involved in fundraising efforts. Currently, board meetings and other engagements have been held virtually with success. In an effort to further diversify and grow as an organization, we encourage people of all genders to apply for our Board. Board members provide assistance and advice on organizational matters, ultimately guiding key decision-making for the shelter, she adds. This, ultimately, ensures the organization continues its vital work in support, advocacy, and safety for women & children in our community and beyond. Interested? Contact Interim Executive Director, Ligaya Byrch: Cell: (705) 619-2400 | Office: (705) 327-7383 ext. 223 | Email: [email protected]

During this time of COVID, we see more now than ever the need for specialized services such as those provided by Green Haven. Providing services to women and their children who are fleeing gender-based violence takes a specialized team who have the experience and know-how to best support some of our most complex cases. Ligaya Byrch, MA, MSW, Interim Executive Director. https://www.orilliamatters.com//green-haven-shelter-accept