Newsletter Spring '08
Published: Mar 01, 2008
Inaugural Turning Points Non-Gala a Success
Thanks to the efforts of an energetic and talented volunteer organizing committee, this year’s Inaugural Turning Points Non-Gala not only sold out months ahead of time, it raised an impressive $450,000 by inviting Calgarians to focus on the women and children, men and youth in their journeys towards a life free of family violence. (See list of Turning Points supporters on page 6.)Instead of taking items home at the end of the evening, everything – including the table centre pieces of essential items for clients like groceries, toiletries and slippers – went back for the use of clients of the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter. The live auction included sponsoring the heating bill at the Shelter for a year, covering some of the costs of the high school-based Healthy Relationships program, and building an observatory for women to enhance their parenting skills to help their children through the trauma of family violence.
Court Support Counselling Program
New pilot project helps victims navigate complex court system.Imagine yourself alone in court. You’ve experienced a lifetime of domestic violence. You struggle with the English language. You’re not sure what to do, and you’re about to come face-to-face with your abuser. Wouldn’t you appreciate a helping hand?
