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WAWG Member, Tessa McFadzean, director of Good Shepherd Women's Services, discusses the hard truth: shelters can’t keep up with demand to help those fleeing domestic violence. #endgbv #supportsurvivors
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Housing crisis has led to longer shelter stays, fewer options as more people, families are turned away
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As we welcome a new year, we celebrate the resilience, compassion, and hope that connect us. Happy New Year from all of us at Good Shepherd. 💫
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🔔 Good Shepherd's Holiday Meal for the community will be served TODAY - Monday December 22, 2025, from 3:00PM-4:30PM at the Good Shepherd Centre, 135 Mary Street in Hamilton. All are welcome. Meals will be served as take-away from the side dining room door. 🍽️
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Wishing everyone who celebrates a joyful and meaningful Hanukkah! 🕯️ May this season of light bring comfort and joy to you and your loved ones.
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On this National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the 14 women who were killed at École Polytechnique, and we honour all people who have lost their lives to gender-based violence.
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City of Hamilton closer to adopting the term ‘femicide’ to refer to gender-based murder. https://t.co/LsRy5ILUsy
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The City of Hamilton is a step closer to joining a growing movement demanding governments, media and the police use the term femicide to refer to gender-based murder.
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The GHHN would like to recognize the Good Shepherd with the inaugural 2025 GHHN Community Collaboration Above & Beyond Certificate! We thank you for your many years of support with our Women's Health days and so much more. We look forward to Building Community Health Together!
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Today we join the global community in recognizing World AIDS Day—standing with people living with HIV and honoring lives lost. Share your support, wear a red ribbon, and help end HIV stigma. Details at https://t.co/gxQCxia0l9
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One in three women experience gender-based violence. This is not a statistic — it is the greatest failure of our societies, and the darkest echo of male dominance. There is #NoExcuse. Violence against women and girls is preventable — and ending it is everyone’s responsibility.
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#16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins today. Online violence doesn't leave physical bruises, but it does cause mental scars. It’s a continuation of offline abuse; amplified by anonymity and reach. Millions of women, girls, and adolescents face harassment,
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Join us for Good Shepherd's Annual Christmas Celebration! Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Hamilton Convention Centre. Open to the public, lunch will be served from 12PM - 2PM. Doors open at 11AM. No registration required. All are welcome. 🎄
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Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of transgender & gender-diverse people who have been lost to anti-trans violence. We stand with the transgender community in mourning, reflection, & renewed commitment to creating safer, more inclusive communities.
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Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse community members are invited to a free dinner Nov 26, 4:30–7:00pm to recognize TDOR HSR tickets available at the event for attendees For more information contact Autumn at agetty@compassch.org
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Last year 62 femicides occurred across 37 different cities and towns in Ontario. Join us to raise awareness and bring an end to gender-based violence and femicide. #wrappedincourage
#endfemicide - In Partnership with OAITH
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Join Emmanuel House Hospice for “Coping with Grief and Loss Through the Holidays,” a virtual session designed to provide compassionate support and practical guidance. 📅 Monday, December 8, 2025 | 🕕 6–7 PM (Online) Register using the QR code or contact Fiona at fhisson@gsch.ca
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November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. The Woman Abuse Working Group (WAWG) stands with survivors and the Hamilton community to raise awareness and end gender-based violence. 📷 #believesurvivors #supportsurvivors #WomanAbusePreventionMonth #hamilton #hamont #endvaw #wapm
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Calling all holiday helpers! 🎄 We’re looking for volunteer groups to join us at Good Shepherd’s Christmas Marketplace this season! 📅 Weekdays | Nov 24 – Dec 24, 2025 📍 Venture Centre – 155 Cannon Street E, Hamilton TO REGISTER: 📧 awhite@gsch.ca | ☎️ 905-528-6565 ext. 3333
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Annual Woman Abuse Prevention Month event this November 24, 12:30-4pm at Waterfront Banquet & Event Centre. Register today! More information at: https://t.co/eKbQjTAUUh
#hamilton #hamon #hamont #wapm2025 #womanabusepreventionmonth #endgbv #supportsurvivors
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The Woman Abuse Working Group's annual event in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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Wishing everyone who observed Yom Kippur a meaningful reflection and a sweet year ahead. G’mar Chatima Tova.
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Starting this Saturday, Oct 4th! Come and learn more!
WAVES (Women Against Violence Empowering Survivors) is hosting monthly workshops called 'EmpowHERing Me' on the first Saturday of the month starting Oct 4th, 1-2pm. Open to all women. Contact wawgpc@gmail.com with any questions! #BelieveSurvivors #SupportSurvivors
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