Women's shelter

Government of Canada announces new shelters for Indigenous Peoples facing gender-based violence

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Articles, Indigenous peoples of North America, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Crimes against women, Violence against women in the United States, Crime, Eskimos, Inuit, Missing and murdered Indigenous women, Violence, Women's shelter, Violence against women in Pakistan

The Government of Canada recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has added pressures to the challenges that Inuit women and children face when seeking refuge from gender-based violence.

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  • The Government of Canada recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has added pressures to the challenges that Inuit women and children face when seeking refuge from gender-based violence.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to addressing the ongoing national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
  • "Indigenous-led emergency shelters and transition homes play a critical role to support Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people escaping violence.
  • Inuit women experience violence, particularly intimate partner violence, at a higher rate than any other group of women in Canada.

The Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Organizations Provide Life-Saving Services Amid Increase of Domestic Violence During COVID-19

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Children, Other Consumer, Philanthropy, Women, Other Philanthropy, Cosmetics, Retail, Family, Fund Raising, Foundation, Consumer, Violence against women, Articles, Violence against men, Women's shelter, Domestic violence, Human behavior

b"In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a devastating increase in domestic violence surged across the United States.

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  • b"In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a devastating increase in domestic violence surged across the United States.
  • This pandemic within a pandemic stretched domestic violence shelters to the limits with women and children experiencing unspeakable abuse.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210430005495/en/\nThe Mary Kay Foundation\xe2\x84\xa0 awarded grants totaling $100,000 to support domestic violence frontline workers \xe2\x80\x93 the first responders for women and children.
  • (Graphic: Mary Kay Inc.)\nAs a longtime partner of North Texas domestic violence organizations, the Foundation awarded the grants totaling $100,000 to support domestic violence frontline workers \xe2\x80\x93 the first responders for women and children.

For Irving, Texas Shelter Devastated In February Freeze, Brighter Days are Ahead!

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Violence against women, Women's shelter, Emergency shelter, Shelter

"For the good of those in abusive situations, this shelter needs to get up and running as soon as possible."

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  • "For the good of those in abusive situations, this shelter needs to get up and running as soon as possible."
  • This past fiscal year, the Irving shelter operated by Brighter Tomorrows has provided emergency shelter for more than 800 individuals, including more than 350 children.
  • The organization's hotline also has fielded close to 10,000 calls this year, according to Brighter Tomorrows CEO Colleen Jamieson.
  • Jamieson hopes the Irving Shelter will be up and running again within 4-5 months.Until then, individuals are being sheltered in hotels and partner Domestic Violence shelters.

PAWS Act Coalition Celebrates Increased Congressional Funding for Grant Program to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Articles, Violence against women, Domestic violence, Women's shelter, Pet, Violence, Domestic violence in the United States, Management of domestic violence

For the second year in a row this Act provides funding for an important USDA grant program designed to enable more domestic violence shelters to become pet-friendly so that victims of domestic violence and their pets may seek safe shelter together.

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  • For the second year in a row this Act provides funding for an important USDA grant program designed to enable more domestic violence shelters to become pet-friendly so that victims of domestic violence and their pets may seek safe shelter together.
  • With the 2021 grant monies appropriated, more survivors of domestic violence and their pets will benefit from important programs.
  • Up to 48% of domestic violence victims remain in abusive situations out of fear for their pets' safety.
  • The majority of domestic violence situations include pets in the household, and 85% of women residing in domestic violence shelters reported a pet was harmed by their abuser.

Purina And RedRover Continue Support Of Domestic Violence Survivors With Pets With More Than $100,000 In Purple Leash Project Grants

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Violence against women, Articles, RedRover, Women's shelter, Domestic violence, Leash

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Purina and the nonprofit RedRover continue their commitment to domestic abuse survivors by awarding six more Purple Leash Project grants to domestic violence shelters across the country this winter.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Purina and the nonprofit RedRover continue their commitment to domestic abuse survivors by awarding six more Purple Leash Project grants to domestic violence shelters across the country this winter.
  • The Purple Leash Project is a national effort to increase the number of pet-friendly domestic abuse shelters and provide more resources for survivors with pets.
  • The need for increased survivor support has never been greater as domestic abuse has continued to rise throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Purple Leash Project team hopes to work with domestic violence service providers in Hawaii and Rhode Island to close the gap.

Connecting to what matters most: Rogers extends devices and services to organizations that support vulnerable Canadians during second wave of COVID-19 pandemic

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Violence against women, Women's shelter

We are proud to help enable connectivity for the many vulnerable Canadians who dont have access to technology, at a time when they need it the most.

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  • We are proud to help enable connectivity for the many vulnerable Canadians who dont have access to technology, at a time when they need it the most.
  • Our new Shelter Voices report shows that82% of women's shelters surveyed had to purchase new technology to support residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Luckily, Fido and Rogers provided support which allowed our chapters to offer virtual peer support meetings.
  • As a strong Canadian company, Rogers is committed to leaning in, leading, and lifting our communities throughout the pandemic and beyond.

Pandemic underlines why domestic violence requires urgent action

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Articles, Women, Crimes against women, Abuse, Domestic violence, Family, Violence against men, Violence against women, Women's shelter, COVID-19 pandemic, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence, Domestic violence in the United States

The surge in domestic violence during the Coronavirus pandemic has made this obvious.

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  • The surge in domestic violence during the Coronavirus pandemic has made this obvious.
  • During the lockdown of the first COVID-19 wave, police, womens shelters and non-governmental organisations reported a surge in domestic violence, especially targeting women.
  • The second wave and associated lockdown are likely to see similar patterns with women at increased risk of domestic violence.
  • It requires urgent action if we are to bolster measures to end violence against women.

AssetGenie, Inc. Donates COVID-19 Safety Supplies to Schools & Organizations in Need

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Homeless shelter, Women's shelter

"Many schools are facing budget constraints while having the seemingly insurmountable task of sanitizing and safeguarding their schools against COVID-19.

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  • "Many schools are facing budget constraints while having the seemingly insurmountable task of sanitizing and safeguarding their schools against COVID-19.
  • If the budget is not the chief constraint, they could be having a difficult time finding supplies.
  • As the virus surges in various states, AGI is seeking to expand this effort by donating safety supplies to homeless shelters, food kitchens, and women's shelters nationally.
  • AGI hopes to partner with nonprofits by donating COVID-19 safety supplies so they can safely help as many people as possible.

DTE Energy Foundation to grant $1 million to support domestic violence shelters – and empower survivors – across Michigan

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Articles, Violence against women, Crime, Women's shelter, Domestic violence, Violence

This $1 million commitment comes less than a year after the DTE Foundation awarded $400,000 in grants to domestic violence shelters funded by MDHHS.

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  • This $1 million commitment comes less than a year after the DTE Foundation awarded $400,000 in grants to domestic violence shelters funded by MDHHS.
  • Thats why were taking a stand and expanding our commitment to addressing the basic human needs of domestic violence survivors, including children, across Michigan.
  • Domestic violence shelters in Michigan are struggling to meet surging demand for services and support, and to cover new expenses driven by the pandemic.
  • Dowler encourages the Michigan business community to join the DTE Foundation in the fight against domestic violence.

Government of Canada provides emergency COVID-19 funds to nearly 1,000 organizations delivering essential frontline supports to those fleeing violence and abuse

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Violence against women, Articles, Women's shelter, Crime, Violence, Humans

That is why the Government of Canada acted immediately to support women and children fleeing gender-based violence.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada acted immediately to support women and children fleeing gender-based violence.
  • Through both phases of this funding, the federal government is supporting nearly 1000 organizations across the country.
  • The government is grateful to our partners, the Canadian Women's Foundation and Women's Shelters Canada, for swiftly distributing these much needed funds.
  • The KC also provides a searchable database, which brings together existing data and evidence on content related to gender-based violence.