Welcome to the Women's Centre

'"You have helped me navigate my life towards a new beginning and still continue to guide me."
Val, Women’s Centre client

At The Women’s Centre, we support, educate, and empower women. Our “Women Supporting Women” model provides guidance, encouragement, and the opportunity for women to express their emotions and explore their options. We provide help for a wide range of issues:

  • Coping with an abusive relationship
  • Needing support through transition
  • Starting your own business or finding a job
  • Seeking counselling in your own language
  • Needing legal advice for separation
  • Looking for community

In Memory of Women Taken Too Soon

Submitted by halton_womens_centre
on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 21:47

“Oakville isn’t a town that sees a lot of violence.” This quote appeared in the Toronto Star on January 12, the day Katherine Newman was found murdered. Her estranged husband was killed by police the same day, after appearing at a police station, allegedly brandishing a knife. The most recent news report in the Hamilton Spectator indicates that police “have yet to formally connect the two deaths...[but] are not seeking any other suspects in the woman’s death.”

The story of Ms. Newman’s death was reported in media outlets across the GTA and southern Ontario, and as far away as Vancouver.

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Light Up Her Life!

Submitted by halton_womens_centre
on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 21:18

Saturday, February 4th The Halton Women's Centre and The Bronte Legion will host the first annual "Light Up Her Life" with musicians taking to the stage to raise money to provide services and support for abused women.  Join us for a showcase of local talent, a buffet dinner, dance and auction at the Bronte Legion Victory Hall, 79 Jones St. 

 

The doors will open at 4:30pm and dinner will be served at 6pm.  We will be having a silent auction with the opportunity to take home some fabulous prizes.

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A Taste of Kripalu Hatha Yoga - Fundraiser for The Women's Centre

Submitted by halton_womens_centre
on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 20:15

Creating Space Yoga Studio will be holding a charitable holiday class on Thursday, December 29th from 5:30-6:45pm

This class will be a gentle Hatha practice inspired by the Kripalu tradition. Physical postures, breathing techniques and ending with a deep relaxation, this class will cultivate the many benefits of yoga; strength, flexibility, calm and overall well-being. The class is suitable for beginning students as well as experienced students who enjoy a gentler practice. Please register in advance. All donations from this holiday class will be collected for the Halton Women's Centre .

Oakville Beaver Features Angel of Hope Campaign Kickoff

Submitted by halton_womens_centre
on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 19:06

Our Angel of Hope campaign kickoff was featured in today's Oakville Beaver. Thanks so much to our special guests, Halton Region Chair Gary Carr and Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn for attending the event and for signing on to be the first "angels" in our Angel of Hope Monthly Giving Campaign. Thanks also to the staff and volunteers who made this event possible, and to the many volunteers and supporters who came out to celebrate the launch of our new campaign. 

Read more in the Oakville Beaver

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Angel of Hope Campaign Kick-Off at The Women's Centre: Providing Hope at Hopedall Mall

Submitted by halton_womens_centre
on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 21:14

Monthly giving campaign launched to help agency manage increasing demand for services.

Oakville, ON (CANADA) – December 5, 2011. The Women’s Centre of Halton announces the “Angel of Hope” giving campaign. Through this campaign, donors can become an “Angel of Hope” for the Women’s Centre, with a suggested monthly donation of $10 or a one time annual gift. Halton Regional Chair, Gary Carr and MPP, Kevin Flynn launched the campaign on December 1, becoming the first two donors to the “Angel of Hope”.  Kevin Flynn has put out a challenge to others to join him. 

The Women's Centre featured in Balance My Life

Submitted by halton_womens_centre
on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 19:26

The Women's Centre was delighted to be featured in the November issue of Balance My Life online magazine.  Many thanks to Kenda Blum and her team for helping us spread the word about our Angel of Hope campaign.  This is the power of women supporting women!

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light: Maxine's Story

Submitted by halton_womens_centre
on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 20:34

 

Maxine is a former client of The Women’s Centre who, with supportive counselling and meditation, recovered from a complete breakdown and brought her life back into balance.

The first signs that things were starting to come apart in Maxine’s life emerged about five years ago. She was married, had two children, a big home, and a job with Bell Canada working with Fortune 500 clients.

She was let go from her job and underwent a very stressful journey to find a new job. She decided to take the Canadian Securities course to become an investment executive.

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Welcome to the Women's Centre Blog

Submitted by halton_womens_centre
on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 19:58

Our goal for this space is to share news about the Centre and the many wonderful services and programs we provide for women in our community.

As you can see from our Programs & Services page, we offer many kinds of support to women in Halton and area: supportive counselling in a variety of languages by phone and in-person, a resource library, support groups, employment and legal services, and courses and workshops that focus on personal growth and empowerment.

In our blog we will:

  • feature stories from women who visit and support the Centre
  • showcase the individual programs and services
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