Interval House
intervalhouse.bsky.social
Interval House
@intervalhouse.bsky.social
Canada's first shelter for abused women and children.
Crisis Line: 1-888-293-5516
https://intervalhouse.ca/
2024 Impact Report: https://intervalhouse.ca/blog/2024-impact-report/
It’s the season of giving! Check out our catalogue and give the Gift of Hope this holiday season to woman and children in need.

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#giftofhope #IPV #intervalhousetoronto #holidays
December 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In 2024, around 50,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or other family members. This means that an average of 137 women and girls worldwide lost their lives every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative.

#DomesticViolence #IntimatePartnerViolence
December 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Today we celebrate Human Rights Day!

With intimate partner violence at crisis levels across Canada and the world, our mission to provide a place where women and children can find safety, community, and a life free from abuse is more crucial than ever.

Learn more: www.intervalhouse.ca

December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
60 per cent of all female homicides are committed by intimate partners or other family members.

#16DaysofActivism #Toronto #Canada #ViolenceAgainstWomen #DomesticViolence #IPV #GBV
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For many women and children, the holiday season can be the darkest time of the year.

If you think someone in your life is experiencing abuse, say something, and let them know you’re concerned. Your support could save their life.

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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The holidays can be an especially volatile time.

With your help, we can provide the women and children arriving at Interval House with a safe haven during the holidays and the support they need to rebuild their lives.

Make a difference today: donate.intervalhouse...
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On #NationalDayofRemembranceandActiononViolenceAgainstWomen, we’re sharing our video featuring Anna Maria Tremonti, Canadian broadcast journalist, who takes us through the experience of covering the Montreal Massacre and the importance of shelters like Interval House.
Interval House - Anna Maria Tremonti Remembers the Montreal Massacre
December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. On this day in 1989, 14 young women were massacred at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. It was an act of violence against women that shocked the entire nation to its core. 35 years later, violence against women
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We all have a role to play, no matter how big or small, in the fight against intimate partner violence (IPV). Here are some of the ways you can help prevent IPV in your circles or communities.

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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Violence against women is a pervasive issue across all ages. Around 16% of adolescent girls (15–19 years) and between 4–5% of older women (60+) have experienced intimate partner violence in the past 12 months alone.

#NoExcuse #16DaysofActivism
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’re beyond grateful for your support on Giving Tuesday.

If you weren’t able to give yesterday, it’s not too late! You can donate now: intervalhouse.ca/don...
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Giving Tuesday is here! Your support opens doors to life-changing resources and services that women and children need to rebuild their lives after abuse.

Ready to make an impact and help break the cycle of intimate partner violence? Please donate today!

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December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#GivingTuesday is one day away! On this Global Day of Giving, we invite you to stand with survivors of intimate partner violence and help break the cycle of abuse.

This Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll join our movement – and help end the cycle of abuse for good.

#GivingTuesday #16Days
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In the last 12 months alone, 316 million women – 11% of those aged 15 or older – were subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner.

#WHO #WorldHealthOrganization #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #GenderBasedViolence
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The theme for this year’s #16DaysofActivism is “End digital violence against all women and girls”.

Digital tools and platforms are increasingly being used to stalk, harass, and abuse women. These acts often lead to violence in real life, such as physical abuse, and even femicide.
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Due to the ongoing labour disruptions, there is a lot of uncertainty. While mail is moving, there are extensive delivery delays, impacting our ability to plan and prepare for the women and children who need us.

Donate Now: intervalhouse.ca/don...
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In the News Statistics from the Calgary Police department show that intimate partner violence is set to reach a five-year high.

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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The newest cohort of the Financial Literacy Pilot Project is underway! The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants feeling more confident in managing their debt, personal finances, and avoiding scams.

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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Violence against women remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. We all have a role to play in ending it, let’s stand united to demand accountability, amplify advocacy, and invest in prevention.

#InternationalDayfortheEliminationofViolenceAgainstWomenandGirls
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Nearly 1 in 3 women – estimated 840 million globally – have experienced partner or sexual violence during their lifetime, a figure that has barely changed since 2000.

#WHO #WorldHealthOrganization #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #GenderBasedViolence
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This month’s workshop, “Managing Stress After Change”, explored healthy ways survivors can manage stress, build emotional balance, and care for themselves through life transitions and change.

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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re so grateful for the lovely team at #TDBank for coming to our shelter this week and preparing a delicious meal for the families!

Thank you for all your meaningful support.

#thankyou #IntervalHouse #TD #TDCanada
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Have you had a chance to read our Fall Newsletter yet?

Inside, you’ll get to meet an incredible donor, Jennifer Williams, who has raised nearly $25,000 for Interval House programs through global treks to raise funds for intimate partner violence survivors.

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November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In an effort to help break the cycle of abuse, a new helpline – Men’s Counselling Link – has been created to help men across Ontario access free, confidential counselling.

www.cbc.ca/news/cana...

#news #toronto #canada #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #intimatepartnerviolence #IPV
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In @tps.ca's Intimate Partner Violence Report, from January to December 31, 2024, there were approximately 20,389 occurrences of intimate partner violence and family violence-related occurrences reported. So far in 2025, there have been 16,216 reported occurrences.
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Women survivors of intimate partner violence face a wide range of barriers. Our Building Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS) program helps set women at all stages of the healing journey on the path to living independently, safely, and comfortably.

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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM