Free Siren App offered by YWCA

The YWCA Safety Siren, available in both English and French, offers users a unique utility siren which can be activated by either pressing the safety button or by shaking an iPod or iTouch. The app also offers Canadian health and safety information geared toward young women, including: short questions and answers about women’s health and wellness, particularly focused on dating and social interaction; tips and facts on safety and wellbeing; links to YWCAs across Canada as well as health and crisis resource centres; and SOS urgent email and phone functionality to a friend or family member when the user is in an unsafe situation.

Add it to your phone- or your daughters phone- today!

Here's the link  Siren APP by the YWCA

Hiring childcare providers

Do you love being with children?

Believe in your leadership skills?

Value safe and peaceful communities?

Are you creative and dynamic?

WRRC is now accepting resumes for those interested in being a part of a pool of leaders that will provide child care and supervision to children while women access various agency services. Those interested must
possess a babysitting course certificate or the equivalent as well as a current police background check to work with vulnerable populations.

To apply, please send your resume by:
Fax: 519-246-1422
Email: mandy@wrrcsa.org
Address: 145 Beech St.
Strathroy, ON N7G 1K9

***Application deadline is Sept. 10, 2010***

Join our cause on Facebook!

Join the End the abuse of women and children in Middleseex County cause on Facebook.  Help us to educate, inform and inspire change in our community! invite your freinds to join too!

Where's the Shoes? Contest starts August 30th

For five days starting August 30th the red pumps will be hidden each day in a secret location somewhere in Strathroy. Each day, clues as to the location of the shoes, will be given to myFM listeners during the morning show.

Follow the clues to find the shoes. If you think you know where the shoes are call the Women’s Rural Resource Centre at 519-246-1526 to claim your prize. One location/prize per day. The host of the hidden shoe will offer one prize to the lucky winner.

Don’t’ forget to register for the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event on September 26th. Started in 2001, marches are now held in large cities and small communities all over North America. There are over 175 walks planned for 2010. Register for the Strathroy walk on line at www.wrrcsa.org

"New Beginnings Loan Fund" to continue in Strathroy

The Canadian Women’s Foundation (CWF) has awarded funding to the United Way of London and Middlesex to support its “New Beginnings Loan Fund”; one of 51 violence prevention programs across the country to receive funding from the Canadian Women’s Foundation’s Violence Prevention Fund this year.

The New Beginnings Loan Fund provides interest-free loans for women who are rebuilding their lives after abuse. The loans support any activity that increases a woman’s safety and can include funding rent arrears or deposits, utility costs, education or training, household set-up, storage or moving costs, safety repairs or upgrades, transportation, employment supports, legal costs and supports for immigrant women.

The United Way is working with four local agencies to deliver this initiative: Women's Community House, Women's Rural Resource Centre Strathroy and area, Daya Counselling and LUSO Community Services.

The support of this program was made possible thanks to individual donors and corporate partners including the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and local Royal LePage agents in London who contribute a portion of their home sale commission to the cause and also raise funds though the annual “Garage Sale for Shelter”.

An Inspirational Video for all of you!

Common Threads Groups starting in October for those in counseling for partner abuse and want to learn more

Are you are currently receiving counseling for partner abuse and want to learn more? Common Threads is a 12 week education group focused on women abuse education. Session topics include institutions and culture, defining abuse, impact of abuse, personal stories, coping and survival skills.

The group is being offered on Tuesday evenings 6-8:30 or Thursday mornings 9:30-12:00 starting October 5th. Call Jen 519-246-1526 ext 221 to register.

Back Back Donations recieved from Bell Canada employees

Thank you to Bell Canada employees who dropped off 13 filled back packs today!

Partnership with St. Vincent DePaul changes our donation policy

due to limited space we can no longer accept used clothing and household good donations at WRRC. Please take your donations to St. Vincint DePaul, they will provide our client's with free vouchers to obtain needed items.
Thank you!

Spa Day at WRRC for clients August 28th

Thanks to a wonderful group of volunteers from the Calvary Pentecostal Church clients are invited to attend a Spa Day at WRRC on August 28th, 11am - 1pm. Light refreshments & childcare available. Space is limited so please register at 519-246-1526.

Registration now open for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Strathroy

Registration now open for Walk a mile in Her Shoes Strathroy Sept. 26. Reserve your shoes today!

At^lohsa Walk/Run to End Violence Against Women
5/10 K

August 28, 2010
Springbank Gardens, London ON
10am – 2pm

$15.00 Registration fee which includes a
ticket for the Barbeque Lunch

Prizes for best time and most sponsorship money to be awarded at the Barbeque from 12pm– 2:00pm at the Springbank Gardens Pavilion (off Wonderland Road)

Toonie Auction, raffles and more!


Come out and show your support to
END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN!!

For more information or to register for the walk/run please contact Priscilla 519-432-2270 ext 226 or e-mail priscillas@atlohsa.com