The Capital Campaign- We need YOUR help to raise the funds we need to expand our Shelter. Each year we were turning away in excess of 40 women and their dependent children because there was no room for them here when they needed to flee their violent home. Please donate to the expansion. The woman you help next may be your best friend, sister, mother, aunt, or even your daughter!
Neighbours, Friends and Families, a campaign to tell people what they can do to help people in their lives affected by domestic violence was launched at NSW November 20, 2007. This provincial initiative is aimed at helping people recognize the signs of domestic abuse and provide tips on talking to those individuals that may be experiencing abuse. For further information please contact the Shelter.
Executive Director’s Note 
As I write this, I am sitting in my new space where Community Services provides much needed help to women in the community. Our expansion is completed, and we are thrilled with the final product. Many people helped make this dream a reality. Reno Piccini from Piccini Architect produced a functional but attractive design for the building, fitting it in to the streetscape while meeting all of our needs. He also worked with us and the builder throughout the project to ensure all went according to plan. Leanne Skribe of Durham Energy Specialist Limited provided the engineering services on the project. Lang Construction, ably led by John Garland did the build. Scotiabank provided interim financing for the build. Sarah Jacob of SMM Law provided our legal services. Northumberland Security set up our security systems – a very necessary function at a shelter for abused women. Compton’s Telecommunication and Pete’s PCs provided our telephone and computer wiring. Linda Sedgewick-Sharpe was our interior design guru and we have a beautiful space in which to provide our services as a result of her skills and generosity. Charlene Jacob of Morning Glory Draperies made window treatments that added to the comfortable and safe feel of the building. Canadian Tire donated trees and shrubbery to dress up the landscape and Tracey Henkle brought a team to plant it all.
There were many sub trades that worked on the project. Stadtke Plumbing and Heating, Ashley Electric, Cliff Clarke Drywall, J. Tatarek Painting, DRV Masonry, Sine’s Flooring, Marshman Bros. Concrete, Kelly’s Excavating, Tom Clarke Kitchens, Lakeland Multi-trade, Elliott Bros. Window Cleaning, Just in Time Sanitation Services, Federal Elevator, and Ward Bros. Locksmiths all added their expertise to the final product . Jan Hoselton and her team provided us with a beautiful tree sculpture and plaques for our Donor Wall. Thank you to everyone who worked on this wonderful expansion.
We started a 1.5 million dollar project that has only $246,000 left to raise to finish paying for it. We are hopeful that some generous donors will come through to assist us with this. And speaking of donors, we thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts. You have each helped make life better for many families in this county. Without you, we could not have done this!