Posts Tagged ‘Luke’s Place’
What is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
At Luke’s Place, we provide support to women who have been subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV). Their stories are powerful reminders that abuse is not always visible and that understanding what IPV really looks like is essential to offering meaningful support. IPV does not always look like bruises or broken bones. Sometimes, it is…
Read moreInternational self-care day
July 24th marks International Self-Care Day, a time to recognize and reaffirm the importance of taking care of ourselves. As we shared during Mental Health Awareness Week, self-care can be an act of preservation, resistance and rest. For many survivors, the legal systems they must navigate are often complex and may not always support their…
Read moreA Strong Foundation, A Bold Future: 2024-25 Annual Impact Report
Celebrating 22 years of Leadership, Advocacy, and Transformation It is with deep gratitude that I reflect on this past fiscal year at Luke’s Place, my final year as Executive Director. This year, our team supported more women than ever before, helping them to navigate the complexities of the family law system with compassion, dignity, and…
Read moreCelebrating Pride Month
June is 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexually diverse individuals. While Pride is a celebration, it’s also a reminder of the ongoing struggles against discrimination, violence, and systemic barriers faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Members…
Read moreFor immediate release: Executive Director Transition at Luke’s Place
We are excited to announce a significant leadership transition at Luke’s Place. Following a thoughtful and thorough search process, The Board of Directors are thrilled to welcome Lily Pourzand as the incoming Executive Director of Luke’s Place. Lily is a first-generation immigrant woman who came to Canada for political safety and personal freedom in 1999…
Read moreCelebrating National Volunteer Week 2025: Volunteers Make Waves
At Luke’s Place, we are proud to honour the incredible impact of our volunteers who help shape a more just and supportive legal system for women and children subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV). This year’s National Volunteer Week theme: Volunteers Make Waves, highlights how each act of volunteering, big or small, creates momentum, contributes…
Read moreLeadership Transition: Announcing the retirement of the Executive Director of Luke’s Place
Message from Luke’s Place Board President With gratitude and our best wishes for her future, the Board announces that our founding Executive Director, Carol Barkwell, will retire from Luke’s Place on May 30, 2025 after 22 years. Under Carol’s leadership, Luke’s Place has grown from a small grassroots initiative in the Durham Region to a…
Read moreVoices of Change: Women Shaping Law Reform
With International Women’s Day approaching on March 8th, we take this time to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and ending gender-based violence (GBV) and reflect on the work remaining to be done. Over…
Read more20th Annual Strawberry Ceremony for MMIWG2S
Today, in downtown Toronto, community members from across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including members of our team, gather for the Annual Strawberry Ceremony organized by No More Silence. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this powerful event, which honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWGT2S). We also take…
Read moreRecognizing Black History Month through celebration and reflection
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of Black individuals and communities and to reflect on their ongoing fight for justice and equality. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting Black women and advocates who have paved the way for anti-violence work and explore some of the intersections of gender-based violence…
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