Posts Tagged ‘Luke’s Place’
National Volunteer Week 2026: Ignite Volunteerism
National Volunteer week, taking place April 19-25, is a time to recognize and celebrate the people who strengthen our communities through their time, skills, and compassion. This year’s theme, “Ignite Volunteerism” highlights the power of individual and collective action, and the ways volunteers spark meaningful change in the communities around them. At Luke’s Place, we see…
Read moreJoin the Luke’s Place Team! We’re hiring a Staff Lawyer
Luke’s Place is seeking a Staff Lawyer with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a practising family law lawyer, to assist in expanding the organization’s capacity to deliver limited scope legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence, create resources and training content, and deliver training on intimate partner violence and family law as…
Read moreInternational Women’s Day – Love Shouldn’t Hurt – End IPV Today!
International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, is a global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while advocating for gender equality. International Women’s Day is also a time to uplift organizations working on the front lines to advance women’s rights and safety. True equality cannot be achieved while women continue to experience violence…
Read moreNational Social Work Month
March marks National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and expertise of social workers everywhere. At Luke’s Place, we are incredibly fortunate to work alongside talented and committed social workers who support women and children navigating the family court system after experiencing intimate partner violence. Their work is complex, emotionally demanding, and deeply impactful.…
Read more2026 – It’s a new year – what lies ahead
As we step into the new year, we reflect on the work we have accomplished together and the work that still lies ahead. Women subjected to intimate partner violence continue to face complex challenges, especially within the family court system, the core focus of Luke’s Place’s mission. With your support, we look forward to 2026 as a year of growth,…
Read moreCelebrating our 2025 Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients
At Luke’s Place, we know our work supporting women subjected to intimate partner violence through family law is made possible by the generosity, skill, and dedication of our volunteers. This year, we are proud to announce that five extraordinary members of our Luke’s Place community have been recognized with the 2025 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards…
Read moreWhat 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…
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