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In her own words...
"Thank you all for the support, encouragement and the strength
to help me carry on. Now I can and will FOCUS on the future"
~ former VWTH Emergency Shelter Client
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VWTH 24-Hour Crisis & Information Line
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VWTH Housing & Outreach Program
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When a woman makes the decision to leave an abusive relationship, it is a decision faced with mixed emotions - from sadness, to fear, uncertainty, and instability. Frequently, her most common concerns are how to find safe and affordable housing and how to look for a steady source of income.
The VWTH Housing & Outreach Program (HOP) provides support services to women survivors of domestic abuse who are currently staying at our Emergency Shelter or have recently left. HOP assists women and their children with safe and stable accommodations while they are recovering from the effects of domestic violence and abuse. In addition, our dedicated and specialized Housing & Outreach Worker conducts follow up counselling, referring clients to community resources within the first few months after leaving the Shelter. Access to HOP also includes the opportunity for women to participate in a free weekly drop-in support group, with childcare provided.
Our HOP staff continuously conduct advocacy efforts and build relationships with Victoria landlords, property managers, second-stage and third-stage housing providers, as well as other low-cost housing providers in the community.
For more information or to help support the VWTH Housing & Outreach Program, you can contact our 24-Hour Crisis & Information Line at 250.385.6611.
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VWTH Compassionate Pet Boarding Program
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While we know that there is a link between domestic abuse and animal abuse, VWTH does not have the means to house companion animals at our Emergency Shelter. This leaves many women facing the difficult decision to either leave their pets behind or remain in the abusive environment. Sadly, many victims stay in an abusive home for fear of subjecting their pets to continued abuse, if left behind. Equally disturbing, animals are often left with their abusers to face torture or even death.
Women with pets may not leave their abuser because:
- Many shelters will not accept pets;
- Pet safety may be compromised if in an abusive home;
- Knowing a woman's concern for the pet, an abusive partner may use this against her - threatening or abusing the animal directly.
VWTH wants to eliminate as many barriers as possible to help women to make changes in their lives and to leave an abusive partner. To help with this, we have established the
VWTH Compassionate Pet Boarding Program in partnership with our local SPCA.
To support this initiative, you can make an
online donation or call our Community Office at 250.592.2927.
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Summer Soirée
Saturday, August 12th @ 7:30 - 11pm
at a private Waterfront Home in Uplands
You are invited to attend
A Summer Soirée on Saturday, August 12th, 2017 at a private waterfront home in Uplands*
Tickets are $100 each (charitable receipt for $70) and available for purchase at the
Victoria Golf Club.
*Location will be shared with ticket purchaser, upon payment.
Enjoy seaside dancing to a live band, "The Lovecats", canapés and cocktails, a dessert buffet and coffees, bocce in the orchard, golf skills competition and an auction and door prizes.
Members and guests of the Victoria Golf Club as well as donors, supporters and friends of Victoria Women's Transition House are welcome to attend.
All proceeds support Victoria Women's Transition House emergency shelter, programs and services.
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An Evening with Nahid Sewell
Friday, September 15 @ 5pm - 7pm
Victoria Golf Club, 1110 Beach Dr.
Join us for An Evening with Nahid Sewell, award-winning writer, speaker and author of The Ruby Tear Catcher: An Iranian Woman's Story of Intolerance. Nahid will offer a glimpse into how the Middle East has become the breeding ground of fundamentalism. Describing life in Iran before and after the Islamic Revolution of the 1970's, her story evokes images of blue-tiled mosques, Persian kings, the taste of lamb kabob and saffron rice in contrast with curfews, gun-toting soldiers, compulsory hijab, and an insatiable quest for freedom. Describing the radical changes under Islamic rule, Nahid charts the social, cultural, political and religious changes that have taken shape in her country in the past thirty years, with particular emphasis on their impact on women.
This event includes a pre-presentation Wine and Cheese Reception, Presentation and Book Reading with Ms. Sewell, a Question and Answer period and a Book Signing.
Copies of
The Ruby Tear Catcher
are available for purchase from Victoria Women's Transition House. Please call Emily at 250.592.2927 ext. 213 or email
[email protected].
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Save the Date: VWTH Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, September 19 @ 2pm - 4pm
Carlton House, 2080 Oak Bay Ave.
The Board of Directors of Victoria Women's Transition House invite you to attend our
Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, September 19th. Please save the date and stay tuned for event and RSVP details coming soon. We hope to see you there to mark another year of serving women and children in our community.
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Anne-Marie DeSouza and James Trueman of Vecima Networks presenting a cheque to
Susan Howard (VWTH) |
Thank you Vecima Networks!
This past month, Vecima Networks hosted a golf tournament with proceeds to benefit Victoria Women's Transition House.
This wonderful donation will go on to have many positive impacts on the clients that we support. Donations from organizations like Vecima Networks play a vital role in providing critical funds for our program and services.
If you would like information on how you or your organization can contribute to Victoria Women's Transition House through a third party event, please go to our website or call Emily at 250-592-2927 ext. 213.
VWTH Women's Drop-In Support Group Program
A huge thank you to the support and funding received from the Victoria Foundation, City of Victoria and the partnership with the YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island for making this program possible.
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Congratulations to our Pride Festival Raffle Winner: Emily C!
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We hope you enjoy the LUSH Cosmetics gift box!
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Victoria Women's Transition House Society, working collaboratively, provides shelter, support, counselling and education to women of all ages, with or without children, so that they can live free from the effects of abuse in intimate relationships. The Society strives to prevent and eliminate abuse through education, advocacy and partnerships.
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Victoria Women's Transition House Society is a registered charity.
Our charitable registration
number is: 10817 3501 RR0001.
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