TOGETHER WE ARE SAVING AND CHANGING LIVES

ANNUAL REPORT 2017/2018

OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Legal Advocacy & Resource Centre for Women

www.intervalhousehamilton.org VISION, MISSION & VALUES

Our Vision Our Values Board of Directors • Empowerment IHOH will be an innovative (2017/18) leader providing compassionate • Confidentiality & Privacy care and sustainable, highly- • Health & Safety President integrated services in our quest • Diversity & Inclusion for violence free lives for women, Peter Bieling children and communities. • Equity for Women • Effective & Responsive Treasurer Our Mission Communication Diana Simmons Violence free lives for all women, • Responsible & children and communities. Professional Service Secretary Angela Slade

A Balanced Score Financial Directors Karen Vandenbeukel Card Approach to • Development Plan Strategic Goals of… • Increase Revenue Vanessa Vrbanic Funding & Sources • Innovative Leadership Leah Hogan • Compassionate Care Krista Schmid • Sustainability Learning & Growth • Highly Integrated Services Pankaj Kasturi • Performance Management System in Place Michaela Walker Women & Community • Improvement in Health, Stakeholder Safety and Wellness of Staff Teams Board of Directors •  Quality and Accessible • Innovation and (2018/19) Compassionate Service Knowledge Generation • Highly Integrated President Partnerships • Advocacy & Systems Peter Bieling Navigation • Prevention & Education Treasurer Diana Simmons Internal Process • Proactive Human Secretary Resource Plan Angela Slade • Standard Operating Practices Across Directors All Services • Increase Use Karen Vandenbeukel of Technology Vanessa Vrbanic • Improve Internal Team Building Leah Hogan Krista Schmid Pankaj Kasturi

2 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT PRESIDENT’S REPORT

On behalf of the board of directors at Interval House of Hamilton we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to staff, volunteers and funders of Interval House of Hamilton.

Nothing makes time pass by more quickly than being Of course we are deeply thankful to the Ministry of focused on a vitally important mission, that’s very much Community and Social Services, Ontario Women’s the feeling of the board for 2017-2018. The need for the Directorate and the City of Hamilton for financially services of Interval House of Hamilton have been un- supporting our programs. As always, even when the precedented. We’ve heard client stories from staff and media spotlight is on the issue of violence against seen the growing numbers - sometimes heartbreaking women, we at the board must keep our own spotlight narratives and mind boggling figures - but always IHOH on sustainable funding that makes us whole. The gap does its very best. It’s a tremendous honor to be part between what we receive in public funds and what of an organization that receives only meager resources we need to actually operate is made up by individual

It’s a tremendous honor to be part of an ‘‘organization that receives only meager resources and yet achieves priceless goals; freeing women and children from lives filled with violence.” – Peter Bieling and yet achieves priceless goals; freeing women and and corporate donors, we as board members are so children from lives filled with violence. This year has touched and by the stories of donors who have given also marked what we all hope is an important tipping not only financial resources, but invested their time and point for women, #metoo emerged in a way that was energy to animate others to give so generously. Without hard to anticipate but really significant to our entire our donors, we do not exist - THANK YOU! sector. The mainstream media attention that the issues we most care about are now getting makes the story of Finally, and most importantly our thanks to Nancy Smith, Interval House of Hamilton so much easier to tell, and managers and team at IHOH, you are the heroes who we think will make the public and our funders consider make it all work. our work anew and in a different light. We were there before the concept of a hashtag existed, ready and able to help women and children. We certainly plan to make Peter Bieling the most of this social movement that’s still unfolding. President, Board of Directors

2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

We could not be prouder in doing this work while impacting safety and change everyday.

For over two decades I have had the privilege We could not do this work without our funders of working with Interval House of Hamilton. For and the generosity of individual donors from decades longer, women’s organizations have been our community. This past year, we had to raise charged with the responsibility to support women’s $540,000 just to offset operating costs. Unfor- safety while advocating for women’s equality and tunately, we were unable to reach our target. with the vision of ending gender-based violence. We continue to be energized and motivated in our work as we believe our actions and services Over this past year we have witnessed members are vital and essential in supporting women and of the media challenge misogynistic beliefs, be- children’s equity and safety. haviours and actions that are harmful to women and children - with a heightened lens. We have ex- THANK YOU to our staff, volunteers, and com- perienced officials in government enact Bills that munity partners. THANK YOU to our funders: support gender-equity (such as Bill 148). At Interval Ministry of Community and Social Services, House of Hamilton we experienced an increase in Ministry of Children and Youth Services, The

I continue to be moved by our staff and volunteers in ‘‘their relentless pursuit of providing responsive, com- passionate service to women with or without children who reach out for our service. Our team is dedicated.” – Nancy Smith demand for services with the increased media expo- City of Hamilton, IWF and everyone who enables sure and disclosures of abuse - #metoo movement. us to keep our doors open. I also want to THANK our Board of Directors who share their time and Violence and abuse towards women and children is expertise. THANK YOU! all of our business and we called to action members of our community to stand up and speak up about Most importantly, I THANK women for the cour- it. After all, violence and abuse towards women and age to take a step to safety. girls is a societal issue.

I continue to be moved by our staff and volunteers Nancy Smith in their relentless pursuit of providing responsive Executive Director and compassionate service to women with or with- out children who reach out for support. Our team is dedicated.

4 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT SHELTER PROGRAM REPORT

Working within the violence against women sector is a privilege. Working through challenges and barriers with women that they often face comes a greater ap- preciation and understanding for everyone to rely on their purpose as the fuel to keep digging to find solu- Donnica Campbell, tions together. I’m proud to work alongside our staff Manager of who work in the shelter as they hear traumatic stories Residential Services of women’s experiences of abuse and violence. I am even prouder of our staffs resilience as they work to find solutions that meet women’s goals. I would like to thank our donors:

Specifically: • Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) • Ministry of Community and Youth Social Services (MCYS) • Human Resources Development Canada • City of Hamilton • Annual Drives for Lives Golf Tournament (donors, sponsors and players) • House Full of Hope (donors and sponsors) • Room With A View (donors and sponsors) • Mother’s Day Mailer • Holiday Mailer • Variety Show – Connect Marketing • Lowe’s Ancaster

If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be ‘‘pushed, your passion will drive you there.” Roy T. Bennett

2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 5 FINANCIAL REPORT

REVENUE BY PROGRAM

Ministry of Community & Social Services/ Ministry of Children & Youth Services $1,050,042.00 Private Donors, Grants, Foundations, & Fundraising Events $444,954.00 City of Hamilton $244,962.00 Ontario Women’s Directorate $94,584.00 Total Revenue $1,834,542.00

EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM

Emergency Shelter $827,861.00 Capital Expenses-Building Costs & Administration (all programs) $418,112.00 Crisis Phone, Counselling & Capacity Building $193,990.00 Transitional Outreach Support Program $86,383.00 Women’s Centre/Jared’s Place $162,709.00 Flamborough Women’s Resource Centre $158,697.00 MentorAction $1,277.00 Total Expenditures $1,849,029.00

Note: Does not include $71,153.00 in deferred contributions and $72,328.00 in ammortization. Susan Lloyd, Business & Human Resources Manager

Funding Sources

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of our funders above. They explicitly express the opinion of Interval House of Hamilton. Charitable Registration #107513137RR0001

6 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT (For The Year Ending March 31, 2018)

Ontario Womens Directorate .00 $94,584 Ministry of Community and Social Services/Ministry of City of Hamilton Children and Youth Services $244,962.00 $1,050,042.00

Private Donors, Grants, Foundations and Fundraising Events $444,954.00 Total Revenue: $1,834,542.00

Flamborough Womens ResourceCentre MentorAction Womens Centre/ $158,697.00 $1,277.00 Jareds Place $162,709.00 Emergency Shelter $827,861.00 Transitional Outreach Program $86,383.00

Crisis Phone, Counselling & Capacity Building $193,990.00

Capital Expenses, Building Costs & Adminstraiton (all programs) $412,112.00 Total Expenditures: $1,849,029.00

2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 7 FRONT LINE REPORT

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people ‘‘ will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

A day in the life of a woman that passes through the doors of our emergency shelter consists of various barriers, challeng- es and heartaches. As frontline workers we are tasked with many responsibilities to support the safety of courageous women and children. Leaving an abusive relationship is never easy for any woman, but our purpose as frontline workers is to navigate systems and promote self-efficacy in women so she can capitalize on her inner strengths and worth. By sup- porting women, we enable her ability to rebuild / reshape her life and move toward healing and safety. Frontline workers in the shelter at Interval House of Hamilton collaborate with a wide array of services that will enhance a woman and chil- dren’s safety. A safety plan that is designed to reduce her risk while she receives responsive and quality service.

Full Time Frontline Counsellors: Counselors: Karly, Clarisse, Elinor, Nylene Part Time / Relief Frontline Counsellors: Khatol, Rosemary, Amanda, Erica, Priscilla, Aleena, Fahima, Jenny (Past: Suzanne, Rosanne, Megan, Melissa, Mary, Karthicka, Urooj, Alexandra, Karen, Laura, Lindsay, Melyssa)

Our Work This Year... 22 111% 91 36 Funded Daily Woman Danger mcss beds occupancy stayed in assessments our shelter completed (51% rated in extreme danger) 196 2376 1896 1014 Women referred to Crisis Safety Referral to other emergency Calls Plans other support shelters (due to services capacity limitations)

8 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT WOMEN’S CENTRE OF HAMILTON REPORT

This past year has been marked with incredible change as Women’s Centre of Hamilton embraced new goals. Sue Taylor Staff worked diligently to transform the office and cre- ate a space of warmth and safety. New partnerships were formed adding value for women accessing ser- and volunteers – as well as, each woman who reached vices (Ontario Works, Family Support Team, Women out for support. Thank you to Clare Richard and Playwriters, Women That Give). All of these now provide Cyndy Roberts for painting the scenery and producing support to women from our Women’s Centre of Hamilton calendars to raise over $ 2000 for the Women’s Centre location. Working within a community hub model, staff of Hamilton. supported women in diverse and holistic ways. Women seek our services daily for a variety of reasons; how- We thank our funders: ever, experiencing gender-based violence is the com- • The Ontario Women’s Directorate mon thread that weaves through each woman’s story. It takes tremendous strength and resiliency to move • The City of Hamilton through change and each woman we serve exemplifies • Individual donors from the community these traits. With purpose, empathy and dedication staff provide services developed to increase women’s self- efficacy and decrease risk. Each woman is provided with a Danger/Risk Assessment and staff work to cre- Sue Taylor, ate safety plans that are individualized, responsive and Manager of Community Programs realistic. Staff recognize the autonomy of each woman and this is reflected through individualized goal setting Rosanne, Mary, (past Deborah) and counselling. Frontline Counsellors Non-Residential Knowing our purpose brings a sense of clarity to all we Lise do. I would like to thank the staff, community partners Administrative Support (past, Laura)

Our Work This Year... 178 384 569 Walk-Ins Safety Brief plans contacts 1859 Interactions with Women (phone, in person, 121 141 79% walk in) Group Women of Women sessions were attended completed facilitated various groups their Group

2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 9 FLAMBOROUGH WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE REPORT

In 2005 we did the research together with members of office in Waterdown. Flamborough and developed a best practice protocol Our work in Flamborough would not be possible without to enable women in Flamborough to receive service in the ongoing support of Councillor Judi Partridge. their own community. Since opening in 2009, the Flam- borough Women’s Resource Centre has continued to Last year, local restaurants, businesses and volunteers fulfill its purpose of bringing free, accessible support once again supported ChiliFest – our annual fund- services for women living in Hamilton’s rural commu- raiser – and we reached our goal of raising $25,000.00 nity of Flamborough. The number of women utilizing THANK YOU! our services continues to increase and many of whom would not otherwise have access to support due to lack We thank our funders: of personal transportation, limited public transit options • City of Hamilton connecting to larger city centres, and extreme levels of isolation. FWRC functions as a safe community hub • Rotary in Flamborough area where women can access coun- • Local businesses selling, legal advocacy, housing support, meet with an • Individual members from the community Ontario Works worker, or schedule a safe place to meet with another community professional (such as chil- dren’s aid). Sue Taylor To break down the barrier of isolation and accessibility Manager of Community Programs even further, FWRC has ongoing partnerships with local Shannon Hamar food banks and Hamilton Public Libraries that allow for Rural Outreach and Counseling Coordinator safe drop-ins at different locations across the greater Flamborough community. This allows FWRC staff to Kamaljit meet with women who may be unable to attend our Front Line Counselor Non-Residential

Our Work This Year... 124 Individual women received service

10 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT JARED’S PLACE

REPORT Legal Advocacy & Resource Centre for Women

Jared’s Place is named in honour of a coura- Place – which allowed us to continue our work in geous young boy who was murdered by his fa- the community. We are also thankful for our con- ther during an unsupervised access visit. Jared’s tinued partnership with Legal Aid Ontario which mother, Julie, continues to fight to improve the provides women experiencing domestic violence judicial system that failed her son for better sup- access to a Family Law lawyer for free summary port and advocacy for women entering into the legal advice, every Tuesday. Thank you to our family court system. funders, community partners and court support volunteers. Through our work at Jared’s Place, we see many women who are forced to engage in the legal We thank our funders: system due to intimate partner violence. The • Individual donors from the community legal system is often used as an opportunity for • Oak Gables Golf Course Women’s League perpetrators of abuse to continue their coercive control and manipulative behaviours. This in turn often leaves women feeling disempowered, as Priscilla, well as increases the danger level for both wom- Legal Advocate en and their children. Danielle Ridge, Jared’s place remains severely underfunded, de- Legal Advocate (on leave) spite the overwhelming need in the community. We recognize the significant role and purpose Jared’s Place holds and we are committed to continue to seek adequate funding.

Last year the Women’s League at Oak Gables continued to support Jared’s Place by hosting the 10th Annual Freedom and Hope Women’s Golf Tournament. Proceeds were donated to Jared’s

Our Work This Year... 448 126 595 Safety New Interactions plans referrals with women

Accompaniments... 20 7 10 Family Criminal Lawyers court court Photo Credit: Rachelle Rousseau Photography

2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 11 OUR GOAL IS ‘‘HEALING SO THEIR WORLD MAY BE A LITTLE SAFER/BETTER.”

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM REPORT

As Child and Youth Workers we are committed to help- A special thank you to our supporters and donors: ing mothers and children manage through their experi- • Canada’s Wonderland ences of abuse with the goal of healing so their world • African Lion Safari may be a little safer/better. Maslow’s Hierarchy of • The Hamilton Santa Claus Parade Committee Needs identifies safety as a basic need, but for many • Coach Canada of our clients the basic need of safety may never have • Caledonia Transportation been met. As professionals when women come to the • Lowes Ancaster shelter with child(ren) this is where our work begins. • Rona in Ancaster We recognize personal and emotional safety is para- • Mohawk College – student placements mount to healing. It is our goal to increase a mother’s and child(ren’s) safety with an impact on their psycho- logical needs such as belongingness, love and self- April & Renee, esteem. As Child and Youth Counselors our focus is on Child and Youth Counselors empowering women to maximize their ability to parent while in some cases reconnecting with their child(ren). (Often when women are living in a home with abuse/ violence their ability to parent is compromised). At the shelter, we also recognize the need to provide opportu- nities for children to play. Therapeutic and recreational programs are provided to children daily. Our Work This Year... 520 12 Therapeutic & Groups Recreational for Mother’s MENTORING THE Programs NEXT GENERATION

12 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT MENTORACTION PROGRAM REPORT

What an eventful year! MentorAction has been busy in number of partnerships Interval House of Hamilton has our community “standing up and speaking out” about developed with elite sports teams for the BMTB pro- gender-based violence. gram in one community is the first of its kind in Canada. We know to eradicate gender-based violence in our 2017 brought about new partnerships for our Be community is everyone’s call to action. More Than A Bystnader program with the inclusion of McMaster Athletics (basketball, volleyball and MentorAction and Be More Than A Bystander receives football), The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and The Hamil- no funding. At Interval House of Hamilton we are com- ton Tiger-Cat Cheerleaders. With the support of IHOH mitted to the inclusion of positive male allies in our staff, members of MentorAction and a member of the community in our efforts to increase awareness on the BC Lions, Jamie Taras we provided Be More Than A impact of gender-based violence. We invite those who Bystander training. The BMTB program was intention- may be interested in funding this program to have a ally designed to include male sports celebrities in the conversation with us. messaging and education on the impact of gender- based violence on women and girls. Members of BMTB are vetted to ensure all members are true allies for and Val Sarjeant, with women and girls. Members of MentorAction, IHOH Chair staff and BMTB then provided in-service training to McMaster Security. Dr. Bhandari, Honorary Chair The Hamilton Bulldogs were the first celebrity sports team to join Interval House of Hamilton’s MentorAc- Sue Taylor, tion’s Be More Than A Bystander program in 2016. The Manager of Community Programs

12 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 13 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMS

ANNUAL

HELP US MAINTAIN A Interval House of Hamilton (IHOH) is reaching out to 10 SAFE EMERGENCY Hamilton Area Home Builders to partner with us in building a House Full of Hope. Your sponsorship will go to the immedi- SHELTER! ate infrastructure needs not covered by operating costs.

Interval House of Hamilton provides emergency shelter, Along With counseling services and legal advocacy to women and children who are experiencing or have experienced abuse or violence. ROOM 22 BEDS with a View BEDS OF # SPONSORSHIP CAMPAIGN This sponsorship supports the personal needs of the women and children who stay in one of the rooms of the shelter for one year. SPONSORED A plaque with your (company name) is displayed outside of the room you have sponsored. The women who stay in the shelter are touched knowing your business supports them through this time of change in their lives.

2017 ROOM WITH A VIEW SPONSORS

CHRISTINA VALERI HOLDINGS 4th Year of Sponsorship 3 Bed Sponsor 2 Bed Sponsor ALEXANDRA VALERI HOLDINGS

HANNAH & JEFFERY ROCHE

We Thank All of our Corporate Sponsors & Private Donors! ‘‘Together we are Saving & Changing Lives..” – Interval House of Hamilton

14 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT ‘‘We have continued to receive tremendous support from the community – we truly THANK YOU!”

DEVELOPMENT & EVENTS This past year we were tasked to raise $540,000 to A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO… offset operating costs (increased utilities, etc.). • AcelorMittal Dofasco • Bennett Mechanical Ltd. A special thank you to Jennifer Rowan, StandAlone • Canadian Tire Children’s Wish Foundation Marketing and Allyson Wenzowski, Publicity Works • CHML Children’s Wish Foundation for their outstanding work in support of IHOH and our • Chedoke Presbyterian Church fundraising target. • Costco • Dave Lowe We were honoured to be approached by Sheraton • Gord Roche Hamilton Hotel who put on a Fall Masquerade Ball with • Hamilton Basketeers proceeds to IHOH. The event raised just over $12,000. • Hamilton – Wentworth Elementary Teachers Local

• Pioneer We held our 15th Annual Drives for Lives Golf Tour- • Stackpole nament in June, our biggest fundraiser with net pro- ceeds just under $30,000. A special thanks to our Eagle For a complete list of all donors Sponsors: Rothsay Recycles and eSolutions. Rothsay please turn to pages 22 and 23. Recycles have been a sponsor of this tournament since its inception. Thank you to our committee members who volunteer their time during the planning stages. • Bill Brooks • Janet Shannon • Sharon Allchin • Steve Davy • Tracey Chomos

For many years, the Women League of Oak Gables have put on a Freedom and Hope Golf Tournament in support of funding for Jared’s Place. This past year, the women’s league raised over $10,000. THANK YOU!

A Special thank you to our media sponsors… • Cable 14 • CHCH • CHML • Corus Entertainment • Hamilton Mountain News (HCN) • Snapd Hamilton • The Hamilton Spectator • TSN 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 15 OUR WORK WITH HAMILTON CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY

In support of women with children, we partner with Hamilton Children’s Aid Society in collaboration to support women who have experienced abuse/violence while perpetrators of abuse are held accountable.

Over the past 10 years the Hamilton Children’s Aid Society ‘‘has enjoyed the privilege of collaborating with Interval House to provide services to women and children who have been impacted by intimate partner violence. Having a Violence Against Women counsellor on site at the CAS office enhances that collaboration so that families receive the highest quality of service with their wellbeing and safety as paramount. ” Mary Jo Calvert, Manager of Family Services

Donnica Campbell Manager of Residential Services Karly, Frontline Counselor, Clinical Consultant with Hamilton CAS Rosanne, Frontline Counselor, Clinical Consultant with Hamilton CAS

Our Work This Year... 229 309 Women Children 52 Danger served served assessments:

• 34 Extreme Danger + • 7 Severe Danger 229 500 • 7 Increased Danger Safety plans Phone completed calls • 4 Variable Danger

16 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Allow your passion to become ‘‘your purpose, and it will one day become your profession.” – Gabrielle Berstein

This quote truly resonates with the Peer Support Volunteer pro- gram offered at Women’s Centre. From the beginning stages of the recruitment process, volunteers share and enhance their purpose for supporting our services. Each year we see more women come through our doors looking for someone to “just listen” and that is what our vital Peer Support Volunteers offer. With demands on services increasing and waitlists growing, being able to provide this additional free and confidential support is critical for women to heal.

In 2017, we also celebrated Glenna’s retirement. Glenna volun- teered for over 25 years as a Peer Support Worker and facilitated a weekly drop-in support group for women. Glenna is amazing, and we are deeply honoured she committed many years to supporting women in our community.

Thank you to our funders, community partners and our Peer Support Volunteers who contribute countless hours to our programs every day. Volunteers: • Alexandra • Glenna • Marcela • Sasha • Amber • Humaira • Mirela • Shannon • Angela • Kathy • Ngozi • Stephanie • Debbie • Kiah • Phyllis • Deborah • Kimberley • Porshia • Erin • Lorraine • Rashda

Our Work This Year… 24 91.5 205 Women received Hours of Hours of individual peer individual group support support Peer Support

2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 17 COOK/HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM

This year we say “goodbye” to Danielle in the role as housekeeping assistant and welcome Jessica to our team. We have purchased a couple of new appliances, a sanitizer and a dishwasher which work more efficiently, sav- ing water and electricity. We have perfected a few new recipes to ensure our menu planning meets the diverse needs of women and children.

Donors and volunteers continued to work their best kind of magic for the benefit of the women and children we serve. We are grateful for their support. • Addition-Elle • Ancaster Quilters Guild • Binkley United Church • Career Wear, A Marigold • Chedoke Presbyterian Church • Clothing for Charity • Costco • Food 4 Kids • Guess • Gymboree Quilts donor with • Hamilton Academy of Dentistry Executive Director Nancy Smith of IHOH. • Hilltop Quilters Guild • Homesense • I.O.D.E. • Individual members of the community • Lowe’s Ancaster • Marshalls • Mission Thrift Store • Paramount Drive Alliance Church • Parkview Church • Pioneer Memorial Church • Project Linus • Rosedale Seniors Employees of Lowes, Ancaster. • Sewing Machines Etcetera • Sherwood Quilters Guild • Shoppers Drug Mart • Solee Shoes • St. Andrews United Church • St. John’s United Church • The Mazza Team • Trinity Presbyterian Church • Urban Traveller • Winners

Janice, Jessica (Past: Danielle), Volunteers from Rothsay Recycling Cook Housekeepers building our shelter gardens.

18 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT I didn’t know so many agencies were available ‘‘ to me. Thank you for helping me get through all of this.” – Client

COMMUNITY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING REPORT

Providing housing support extends beyond securing an address for women fleeing intimate partner violence or abuse - it’s an opportunity for a holistic and solu- tion focused approach designed to assist each woman achieve safety, improved well-being and a sense of self-efficancy.

Women leaving abusive relationships must tackle the daunting task of securing a new home that is safe and affordable. While searching for a new home, women will often need additional assistance completing in- come applications, planning utility hook ups, coordinat- ing movers, implementing safe school transfers for their children, as well as identifying community resources such as food banks and furniture donation services.

Infused throughout her journey is continual safety planning, as she transitions into one of the most dangerous stages of her move…leaving her abuser.

With the support of a Transitional Support Worker, women experiencing violence or abuse explore choic- es and plan safer beginnings in their new home. We also thank our community partners.

Thank you to our funder: • Ministry of Community and Social Services

Cyndy, Community Transition Support Worker

2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 19 STAFF TRAINING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT YEAR IN REVIEW… Committees: Staff Training: As advocates for women’s and children’s issues at Interval House of Hamilton we are active in our com- • New Staff Training and Orientation munity through partnerships and collaboration. We are • Preventative Management of Aggressive Behavior involved in a number of committees both Municipally • ASSIST and Provincially. • Safe Food Handlers • Harm Reduction • MentorAction • WHMIS • Be More Than A Bystander • AODA • Hamilton Children’s Aid Society/ Catholic Children’s • Anti- Violence, Anti- Harassment in Aid Society & Violence Against Women Collaboration The Workplace (Bill 168) • Board of Education / Shelter • Danger Assessments • Cold / Heat Alert • Professional & Personal Health and Wellness • December 06th Memorial Event • Sexual Violence and Harassment (Bill 132) • International Woman’s Day • Ontario’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act (Bill 148) • Take Back The Night • Diversity and Inclusion • Diversity Inspired Voices for Action (DIVA) • Youth Employment Network Advisory • Hamilton Anti-Human Trafficking Working Group Speaking Engagements & In-Service • Domestic Violence Court Advisory Training this past year included: • Court • Women’s Housing Planning Collaborative (WHPC) • Mohawk College – Social Services and Child – working group and steering committee and Youth Services • Hamilton Police Service / Emergency Shelter Protocol • Angela’s Place • Regional Shelter Managers • Hamilton Children’s Aid Society • Emergency Management System Protocol (EMS) • Ontario Early Years Centre • Violence Against Women Business & Finance • Breakfast of Champions • Hamilton Police Services Women’s Advisory • McMaster University to the Chief • CFL Violence Against Women Policy • High Conflict Forum – executive Committee • Be More Than A Bystander • Sexual Assault Domestic Abuse • Zonta Response Team (SODART) • Chedoke Presbyterian Church • Woman Abuse Working Group (WAWG) • Rotary • High Risk Offenders • Hamilton Police Services • Sexual Violence Awareness – Mohawk College • Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH) • National Shelter Association • Let’s Talk Executive Director’s of Violence Against Women Shelters • Ministry of Community and Social Services & Regional Violence Against Women’s Services • Building a Bigger Wave • Mountain Advisory • Hamilton Chamber of Commerce – Human Resources

20 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT

People who give of their time freely to support others We are grateful that Chedoke Presbyterian Church are admirable and at Interval House of Hamilton our vol- chose us as the charity to support. The member of their unteers make a world of difference. Volunteers at our community dedicated time to help us through donations organization are vital to our work and allow for opportu- and gave freely of their time to help us at our shelter. nities we may otherwise not be able to accomplish. To We thank you for volunteering your time. our volunteers, I thank you. Rothsay Recycles has been for us over many years to MentorAction receives no funding so to raise funds prepare our vegetable garden beds. The crew lead by and promote awareness a member of our commu- Steve Davy brings fresh energy to ensure we are able nity came forward and said “I want to do something, I to plant our produce. THANK YOU! have 2 daughters.” A concerned local parent, a father of daughters who approached us asking how he could Our volunteers help us in various ways from child as an individual help raise awareness of the issue of minding, organizing our donation room, helping with gender-based violence and potentially raise funds. He administrative work, fundraising and countless other then did the research, designed and sourced the bags ways that truly make our work a little lighter. We value and is now actively marketing them. He has done and the time they give. is doing this on his own. This is the power of one – the individual – a concerned parent – a volunteer who Linda Chu, makes an impact on our work. Administrative and Volunteer Support

VOLUNTEERS…

Barb Janet Margorie Sister Isobel Becky Jessica Mark Steve Bill Jessie MaryJo Teresa Deborah Jodi-Anne Meara Tiffany Don Kathy Philip Tracey Dyane Kevin Prem Yasna Elizabeth Lisa Sandy Enza Louis Sharon Holly Manuela Shenea 20 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | 21 THANK YOU TO OUR VERY SPECIAL DONORS & FRIENDS! CORPORATE: • State Farm – Burnside Insurance • Addition-Elle (Limeridge, Queenstonl) • Sterling Honda • Addition-Elle (Limeridge, Queenstonl) • Stonehaven Specialty Contracting Corp. • Andrew R. Brown/ Brown Lawyers Professional Corp. • The Mazza Team (Royal LePage Realty) • ArcelorMittal – Dofasco Inc. • UNIFOR –CAW Social Justice Fund • Archie Horn & Son • UNIFOR Local 5555 • Bell & McKenzie • Van Kooy Transformer Consulting services • Budd’s BMW Hamilton. • WestJet • Burnside Insurance Financial Services • Wendy Martin Realty • Central Rail Supply Ltd. • Wentworth Financial Services • Chedoke Hospital Prosthetics/Orthotics Dept. (Div. Cowan Insurance) • Chuggy’s Tap & Grill • William Dan Seeds • City of Hamilton- Councillor Judy Partridge • Winners (Rymal Road) • COGECO • Compass Group Canada ROOM WITH A VIEW • Corus Radio • Canadian Tire Financial Services • COSTCO Charitable Donations • Connect Marketing • Bennett Mechanical Installations (2001) Ltd. • Cowan Insurance Group • Enbridge Pipelines • Dream Space S.O.S. • Cristina Valeri Holdings Inc. • ECL Athletic Promotions (E. Lewington) • Alexandra Valeri Holdings Inc. • eSolutions MN Inc • New Horizons Development Group • FedEx – Burlington • Findlay Attorneys COMMUNITY (CHURCHES, SERVICE CLUBS, • First Ontario Credit Union SCHOOLS) • Guess Clothing Store • Ancaster Quilters Guild • Gymboree Limeridge Mall • Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School • Hamilton Health Sciences • Board of Directors of Interval House of Hamilton • H. Williams Jewellery • Burkholder United Church (UCW) • HomeSense (Ancaster Meadowlands) • Canadian Women’s Foundation • K D Sign Systems Inc. • CASHMONEY • Lowes Companies Canada ULC • Chedoke Presbyterian Church • Marshalls – Upper James • Dundas Lioness Club • Mattamy Homes • Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club • National Steel Car • Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario • Niagara Elevator Installations • Fit 4 Females • Northern Reflections • Fifty United Church • Oak Gables Golf Club & Learning Centre • Hamilton Basketeers • Pioneer Energy • Hamilton Bull Dogs • Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington • Hamilton-Wentworth Elementary Teachers’ Local • Rothsay Recycles • Hamilton Presbyterial U.C. W. • Samuel Son & Co. • Hilltop Quilters Guild • Say Yes Dog Training • Hamilton Young Women’s Association • Scotiabank • I.O.D.E. – Elizabeth Bagshaw Chapter • Sewing Machines Etcetera • I.O.D.E. – Provincial Chapter • Shoppers Drug Mart, Waterdown • I.O.D.E. – Claremont Chapter • Solee Shoes • Marshall Memorial United Church • Spectra Venue Management – Core Entertainment • McMaster Engineering Society • Stackpole International • Pioneer Memorial Church

22 | 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT THANK YOU TO OUR VERY SPECIAL DONORS & FRIENDS! • Project Linus • Royal LePage Shelter Foundation • Muirhead, Leslie & James • Retired Ladies Luncheon • Shoppers Drug Mart LIFE • Patel, Maltibehn • Rockton Lions Club Foundation • Pawlasek, Mitchell • Rotary of Waterdown • Strategic Charitable Giving • Plantinga, Judith • Rotary Club of Ancaster Charitable Foundation • Punthakee, Dinshaw & Narsys • Rotary Club of Flamborough • The United Way- Burlington & • Reitsma, Peter & Lianna • Royal Canadian Legion Branch #58 Greater Hamilton • Rocchi, Angela • Royal Canadian Legion Nevada • United Way Haldimand-Norfolk • Roche, Gordon • Ryerson United Church • United Way of Peel Region • Schneider, Steve • Sackville Hill Caring Hearts • United Way Toronto/York • Schummer, Paula • Sherwood Quilting Guild • The Martin Foundation @ Hamilton • Terpstra, Paul • Soroptimist Intn’l Dundas/ Community Foundation. • Tisch, Alyssa Ancaster/Flamborough • The Arthur & Helena Lemon • Van Kooy, Laura & Sjoerd • St. Andrews United Church Foundation @ HCF • Wondergem, Hendrik • St. George’s Benevolent Society • The Helen & Philip Delman • St. James Anglican Church Foundation MONTHLY DONORS • St. John United Church Outreach • Weisz Family Foundation • Bome, Andrew • St. John’s Lutheran Church • Brook, Christina • St. Michael’s Anglican Church BEQUESTS • Carlyle, Betty • St. Paul’s Anglican Church • Estate of John Wysocki • Caussy, Devianee • The Sisters of St. Joseph • Estate of Winnifred Curry • Duncan, Blake of Hamilton • Graham, Lynne • The Knights of Columbus INDIVIDUAL • Fox-Threlkeld, Joanne Council 10009 • Burns, Darlene • Hamann, Christa • Trinity Presbyterian Church • Carlyle, Betty • Howarth, Gord & Anne • Trinity United Church • Cameron, Marilyn • Iyer, Maria • Waterdown District High School • Chebot, Mark • Longstaff, David • Westdale United Church • Crechiolo, Jo-Ann • McKinnon, Dan • Zonta Club Hamilton I • Denton, Helen • McNamara, Brian • Dawson, Colleen & Richard • Moran, Margaret FOUNDATIONS / FUNDS • Fox, Christopher • O’Sullivan, Janet & Shea, David • Benevity Community Impact Fund • Friends of Interval House • Patterson, Frances • Canadian Women’s Foundation of Hamilton • Ryan, Mabel – Shelter from the Storm • Gunstensen, Dr. & Mrs. J. • Rocchi, Angela • Canadian Women’s Federation • Heidebrecht, Dr. Arthur • Shurter, Elmer • Canada Helps.org • Hof, Jean • Thomson, Anne • CHML Children’s Fund • Howe, Jennifer • Wheeler, John & Jean • CIBC Children’s Foundation • Kallin, Catherine • Edith Turner Foundation • Kerr, Dorothy • Gift Funds Canada • Lagoo, Sumitra • Hamilton Bulldogs Foundation • Landgon, Marguerite • Hamilton Community Foundation • Levenstein, Mona • Kelly Anthony Foundation • Liskauskas, Mary • McCallum, McBride Fund • MacCauley, Marilyn • Ontario Trillium Foundation • McMurray, Leslie • Ontario Women’s Directorate • Merigold, Cheryl & Archie

Interval House of Hamilton wishes to thank the community for its generous support and regrets that all donors cannot be listed.

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