It was an honour to attend the Women in Crisis AGM this year, hosted by Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.
I was deeply moved by the incredible work being done to support not only women and children, but also to engage men in preventing domestic violence. While no photos were taken (for privacy and safety reasons), I want to share some of the powerful impact this organization made over the past year:
📊 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Impact Report:
• 4,043 people reached through prevention and education
• 2,285 crisis support phone calls and chats answered
• 1,297 outreach clients supported
• 395 individuals sheltered — 198 women and 197 children
These numbers represent lives changed — and in many cases, lives saved.
What also stood out to me is the Engaging Men program, a unique initiative providing one-on-one and group counselling for men — all of which is voluntary. With three dedicated male clinicians, this program fosters accountability and healthier relationships, creating safer communities for everyone.
Thanks to support from the Waterloo Region Upstream Fund, education among men has increased by 35% in the last year alone.
This is community care in action — and it’s making a real difference. 💜
#WomensCrisisServices #SupportSurvivors #EndViolence #EngagingMen #WaterlooRegion #CommunityImpact #GiveHope #kitchenercentre
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