Wilma's Transition Society

This week, as every week, we will serve over 500 meals. Help us help others. Donate to our virtual kettle, https://kettle.salvationarmy.ca//chilliwack-salvation-army

Today is the start of the #16daysofactivism against gender-based violence. The first day, November 25, is the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women. Tune in each day over the next 16 days to see stats and information on gender-based violence!

Message from AbbyPD's Chief Constable Mike Serr: Intimate partner assaults are up 17% in #Abbotsford. We must stop the violence & I am concerned that so many others do not report & suffer in silence. AbbyPD is here for you - learn more at https://www.abbypd.ca/domestic-violence-unit

How awesome is this!? Help your child find a new home for one of their old books in return for a free hot chocolate! :) Mark your calendars!

During crises like this pandemic, women face increased risk of violence, loss of livelihoods, and other threats. Now, more than ever, we need to support and loo...k out for people experiencing gender-based violence, even as we keep apart. Here are six ways you can take action to make BC a safer, fairer, and more equal place for everyone. 1. Support and believe survivors. Believing people when they talk about their experiences shows your friends and family you can be trusted to support them. 2. Learn the signs of abuse and how to help. People in BC experiencing violence can access VictimLink, a toll-free, confidential multilingual service available 24/7 by calling or texting 1-800-563-0808 or emailing [email protected] 3. Understand and practice consent. Consent is the basis of healthy and respectful relationships, whether or not they involve sex. 4. Learn to recognize sexism and transphobia. Stereotypes like "boys don't cry" can harm people and keep them from getting help. 5. Reject victim-blaming. It doesn’t matter what you wear or where you are: everyone deserves safety from violence. 6. Start conversations with friends and family. Often people are afraid to talk about negative things that happen. Talking openly about gender-based violence can help people realize that they are not alone and that help is available. Learn more: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//crim/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc

Search for the Indigenous Christmas Market private Facebook group! Ask to join and let the fun begin!! We're just rolling this out, so please be patient while v...endors begin adding albums of items for sale. A virtual holiday market featuring locally Indigenous owned businesses operating within S'olh Temexw, the Stó:l Traditional Territory. Buy local. Buy small business. Buy sustainability. Buy Indigenous! Instructions for buyers: 1) Review albums and comment on the pictures that you're interested in. 2) Wait for the vendor to reply back. 3) Begin buying process through private messaging. 4) Buy by the vendors preferred method of payments. 5) Pick up item(s) through a pre-arranged time frame. Are you a vendor and want to participate? Please message Alena Goodman-Bear at [email protected] for further details. The more the merrier! Instructions for vendors: 1) Create an album and label it with your business name or your personal name if your don't have one. 2) In your album description list where you are located (ie. Chilliwack, Sardis, Abbotsford, Agassiz, etc.), your method of preferred payments, and a brief description of your business with a link to your website if you have one. 3)Wait for comments to appear under your pictures and private message the buyer. 4) Sell! 5) Mark sold in the comments when item sells. The Indigenous Business Market will be boosted on Facebook for the duration of the event. Be sure to like and share this event!

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