special occasion
International Women’s Week (IWW) 2023
March 4th through 7th is International Women's Week, preceding the annual International Women's Day observance on March 8th. We encourage you to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of women and to support advocacy and activities to further gender equity. Violence against women remains the number one global human rights issue. CLICK HERE FOR INFO
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023
Since the early 1900s, March 8 has been observed around the world as International Women's Day. Today we celebrate the achievements of women, and continue our work to advance gender equity. CLICK HERE FOR INFO
Power of PJs
November is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH and Willow Place is collecting donations of new pajamas for women and children in our shelter program. In 2022-2023, our shelter program saw an increase in numbers seeking shelter, counting over 13,450 stays (average yearly is about 9,000 stays). More than ever, we need community support to raise awareness […]
Ecuador Challenge for Shelter
Willow Place is grateful to be a beneficiary of Winnipeg Royal LePage Shelter agent fundraising in November 2023 via the Ecuador Challenge for shelter. We would like to recognize RLP agents NICOLE HACAULT and CHRIS PENNYCOOK for once again fundraising on our behalf, both of whom have supported us with trek fundraising in past years, […]