A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic violence shootings at two different homes early Sunday. It was the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years.
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Are you interested in being a part of a diverse, supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of abused women and children?
Interval House is hiring!
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This month, we partnered with Tiffany Music Therapy to help the children at the shelter explore their feelings and thoughts through music therapy.
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Take a look at our Spring newsletter from 1993, reflecting the early days of Interval House from three different and unique perspectives.
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A member of the Bathurst police force in northern New Brunswick is facing multiple charges for allegedly harassing a former intimate partner over a two-and-a-half-year period.
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#NewBrunswick #IPV #Canada
Are you interested in being a part of a diverse, supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of abused women and children?
Interval House is hiring!
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If you are experiencing abuse, please reach out. Help is just a phone call away.
Our 24-hour crisis line is available 24/7 at 1-888-293-5516.
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As we celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Interval House this month, we’re excited to be sharing our 2025 Gratitude Report showcasing the incredible work your support helped us achieve over the past year!
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Hon Chan, British Columbia MLA for Richmond Centre has been charged with assault, assault by choking and uttering threats in a case that has been designated as a “K file”, which indicates an alleged case of intimate partner violence.
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In 1998, Interval House launched its Building Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS) program. It was the only employment program that addressed the unique barriers that abused women face when seeking employment.
Learn more about Interval House history: vist.ly/4x2vc
Are you interested in being a part of a diverse, supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of abused women and children?
Interval House is hiring!
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In 1980, Interval House became the first in Canada to develop and fund a children’s program in a shelter.
Learn more about Interval House’s history in our dynamic and vibrant Anniversary Time Capsule: vist.ly/4xrxi
In 1973, 11 trailblazing women saw the women and children society had chosen to ignore. So, they began their journey establishing the very first shelter for abused women and their children in Canada.
Our recent Financial Literacy Pilot Project (FLPP) workshop, “Scams & Frauds: How to Protect Yourself” highlighted the most common types of fraud.
Learn more about our FLPP: vist.ly/4xgub
For all that are celebrating and observing, we wish you and all your loved ones a very Happy Easter Sunday!
#EasterSunday #easter #easter2026
This year on our 53rd anniversary, Lynn Zimmer, one of the founders of Interval House, sent us a wonderful email with words of appreciation, perspective, and encouragement.
We wish everyone observing a blessed Good Friday.
Our administrative offices are closed this long weekend, but our 24-hour crisis line is always available at 1-888-293-5516 if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse. We are only a phone call away.
Are you interested in being a part of a diverse, supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of abused women and children?
Interval House is hiring!
https://intervalhouse.ca/careers/
#torontojobs #nowhiring #careers #shelter #counselling #administrativejobs
Today is Interval House’s Anniversary!
As Canada’s first shelter for abused women and children, we are honoured to celebrate 53 years of supporting and empowering survivors of intimate partner violence.
Thank you for standing alongside us since 1973!
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A huge thank you to Toronto Police Service for donating kitchen supplies and helping organize our shelter kitchen. Thanks to the spring cleaning, our kitchen feels brand new!
The women were so happy with the refresh that they made thank you cards for the officers.
There are various reasons why women experiencing IPV may be unable to leave abusive situations, and our Virtual Counselling Services play a vital role in helping them address the impacts of IPV and acquire key skills to break free from the cycle of abuse.
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This month, we began a partnership with Monarch House, an organization dedicated to helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) adapt and thrive in their life.
Learn more about our Children’s Program: https://ow.ly/z4iJ50YzXWn
In an IPV incident in Brandon, Manitoba, 18-year-old Alexis Bukarz, was assaulted in the Brandon University parking lot. She was taken to hospital in serious condition and had to undergo brain surgery due to fractures in her skull and major bleeding in the brain.
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Jessica moved into an affordable housing unit recently. We were happy to provide Jessica with essentials for her new home, including a crib and playpen for her newborn baby.
Thank you to our housing partners and generous donors for helping Jessica step into her new life, free from violence!
Are you interested in being a part of a diverse, supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of abused women and children?
Interval House is hiring!
https://intervalhouse.ca/careers/
Saskatchewan RCMP are dealing with persistently high rates of family and intimate partner violence. In 2025, they responded to more than 9,800 calls, consisting of 5, 191 victims of family violence and 4, 708 victims of intimate partner violence.
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For more than 50 years, Interval House has provided the vital space between crisis and independence.
Thank you to our donors and community partners for helping make these life-changing differences possible over the past year.
https://intervalhouse.ca/blog/2025-impact-report/
This month, BESS hosted a workshop called, AI and the Changing World of Work. This session explored how jobs, skills, and hiring practices are evolving and how we can learn practical and realistic strategies to adapt to the changing trends in job hunting.
https://ow.ly/Im5N50Ywz0N
The “FAIRLY EQUAL: Conversations Toward a Feminist Future” is a new web series hosted by feminist lawyer and author Linda Silver Dranoff. It will look at the threats to women’s equality rights today and focus on the ways to attain a future where everyone has equal rights. www.fairlyequalseries.com
#InternationalDayfortheEliminationofRacialDiscrimination brings awareness to the global fight against all forms of racism and racial discrimination. We must continue to stand up and speak out against discrimination, racial prejudice, and intolerance.