It’s important to remember who starts the violence Let’s be clear: We’re not necessarily saying it’s a good idea to point fingers and blame others for things. But sometimes as a society we’re so concerned about being fair that we don’t place responsibility where it belongs. And in the case of women who are [...]
Amy’s Next Step Housing in Fenelon Falls has been an important part of our services for many years. The eight-unit complex offered women with or without children a safe, affordable place to live for a year or more as they rebuilt their lives after leaving an abuser. Although we’ve sold the building to Kawartha-Lakes [...]
When people visit Kawartha Lakes, they see its natural beauty, clean air, neat farms and pretty towns and villages. Those are all great reasons to live here and to move here. But living in the country or in a small community can make it even harder for women to escape an abusive situation, and [...]
