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Ernestine's Women's Shelter, a Toronto-based organization run by women, provides support and shelter for women and children escaping violence.
We are a place of temporary refuge and support for woman and children who are escaping a range of abusive situations such as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. 2009 marks our 26th year of providing essential services to the women and children who need us the most.
At Ernestine's Women's Shelter, we provide food, shelter and support for single women and families. We operate 32 beds in 14 bedrooms, and have trained counselling staff available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We also offer a 24-hour emergency telephone crisis line to support those who do not currently reside at the shelter.
Ernestine's Women's Shelter recognizes the impact of violence on children and acknowledges that the rights of children are separate and distinct from their parents.
Ernestine's promotes awareness, education and advocates for early intervention and prevention.
Make a donation online through CanadaHelps.org - a safe and secure way to donate online at no cost to Ernestine's.
You can also mail cheques to Ernestine's Women's Shelter, P.O. Box 141, Station B, Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5K9.
Upcoming Events
If you would like to hold an event that will benefit Ernestine's Women's Shelter, contact fundraiser@ernestines.ca today!
Ernestine Affair 2010 was One of Our Most Memorable Events
Our theme for the fifteeth annual Ernestine Affair was new beginnings. Every woman who walks in the door of Ernestine's Women's Shelter is on her path to a new life free from physical and / or emotional violence.
Ernestine's Women's Shelter offers a safe place for women escaping violence to begin this new life. Through counselling and support services, women and their children begin to plan for the future, develop and enhance their life skills, and get the support they need to realize their dreams of a life free from abuse.
And this year's Ernestine Affair is in the process of a bit of a new beginning too. We have outgrown the venue that we have used for several years and moved this year to a bigger and better space. The Renaissance by the Creek (at Dundas and 427) allowed us to grow our silent auction and welcome more of our ever-expanding base of supporters and friends to the event. We also hosted it on a different night of the week - this year the Affair was held on a Wednesday evening.
We had an exciting evening! Erin Davis, of 98.1 CHFI, hosted the evening's festivities and Debra DiGiovanni, winner of Canada's Best Female Comedian at the 2009 Canadian Comedy Awards, entertained us. We had dozens of amazing silent auction items lined up, and among our live auction items was a travel voucher from West Jet worth $4000!
2010 Ernestine Affair Special Thanks
Thank-you to everyone for making this years' Ernestines Affair one of our most memorable. A special thanks to Dawn and Ed Novak who shared with us their story of losing their 21-year-old daughter to domestic violence and their fight to bring clarity and justice to situations like theirs. They have generously agreed to post their "brief" to the Minister and the Ontario justice system here.
2010 Ernestine Affair Special Thanks
Dawn and Ed Novak Erin Davis and Rob Whitehead Robina Teed Kim Pepper Beth & Ian Croft Susan and Glenn Buckley Canadian Federation of University Women File Bank Pro Active Water Solutions Dawson Calvert www.dawsonmetaldesign.com
A Very Special Thank-You to the 2010 Ernestine Affair Committee Members
Kathy Phillips Anita Merlo Deb Thomson David Mielke Judith Bannister Margaret Barrie Laura Ziemba Beth Croft
Your commitment and generosity of time, and securing the most amazing auction items was greatly appreciated.
Your dedication to ending violence against women and children is valued by the women and children, Board and Staff at Ernestine's Women's Shelter.
Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Are you a high school student doing a school project for the Toskan-Casale Foundation's Youth and Philanthropy Initiative? Are you thinking about choosing Ernestine's Women's Shelter as the charitable organization for your assignment? If so, click here for more information!
Ernestine's Women's Shelter
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