Willow Place

International Women's Day 2025
2025-03-08
International Women’s Day (IWD) occurs March 8 and is a global observance to draw attention to the achievements of women and also to raise awareness of human rights violations against women. This year’s theme is Accelerate Action. Check out the event link to view over 300 events from around the world, many of which are virtual.
Women’s rights are human rights, and it is important for each of us to work together to address misogyny, inequity and violence against women.
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KIN KAR Raffle and 50/50
2025-01-06 - 2025-06-22
Win a $60,000 car voucher or $40,000 cash! Includes 50/50 bonus draw (separate purchase).
Sales begin on January 6, 2025 and end on June 22, 2025.
Select Willow Place when purchasing, and a portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to us. Thank you to Winnipeg Kinsmen and to all who purchase raffle and 50/50 tickets – we are very grateful for your generous support!

Hockey Helps the Homeless - Fundraiser
2024-12-06 | Seven Oaks Arena, 745 Kingsbury Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 3H9, Canada
Mark your calendars! December 6, HOCKEY HELPS THE HOMELESS returns to Manitoba!
Willow Place is one of three beneficiaries of this annual fundraising event, which raises much-needed funds and awareness for homelessness supports and addressing homelessness risk in Manitoba.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2024-12-06
Today we remember female engineering students murdered at Ecole Polytechnique, December 6, 1989. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was created by the Government of Canada as a result of this unspeakable tragedy.
GET INVOLVED:
Remember the names of the female victims, light a candle, attend commemorative events, and add your voice for gender equality.
THE FACTS – VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN CANADA:
Being female remains the highest risk factor for violence against women and girls, and young women in Canada face 12x the risk for intimate partner violence as compared to young Canadian males. Misogyny and gender-based violence still occur and we must not be complacent – every 2 days a woman loses her life to family violence in Canada.

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16 Days of Activism
2024-11-25 - 2024-12-10
16 Days of Activism occurs each year from November 25th, the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, and culminating on December 10th, International Human Rights Day.
Each day we will post a new activism challenge, which will be shared on our social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. We hope you will follow and share to help raise awareness on violence against women and girls.
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Power of PJs
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-30
Each November, Willow Place joins other WAGE MB shelters in promoting Power of PJs, a province-wide awareness campaign to collect a new pair of pajamas for each women and child sheltering due to family violence. To make your donation, please call Kimi at 204-615-0313, ext. 245 (weekdays, daytime hours).
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Safe Halloween in Shelter
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-31
For many families in shelter, traditional Halloween trick or treat activities are not possible due to higher risk factors for their personal safety. Each October, Willow Place shelter program staff plan Safe Halloween activities for children and parents in our shelter program, allowing them to dress up, have fun, and enjoy treats! We are seeking monetary and in-kind gifts to make Safe Halloween possible.
DONATE IN-KIND: small pumpkins, craft kits, candy or costumes; call Kimi at 204-615-0313, ext. 245.
DONATE MONETARY GIFTS: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/27770
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Rock for Shelter
2024-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 2B9
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Truth & Reconciliation Day
2024-09-30
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International Women's Day - International Women's Week
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-08
While we celebrate the contributions of women March 4th-8th (International Women’s Week) and on March 8th (International Women’s Day), we also acknowledge how extremist masculine agendas threaten the wellbeing and survival of women and girls globally. Join Willow Place in speaking out for gender equity and for supports and solutions for violence against women.
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Winnipeg Kinsmen KinKar Raffle and 50/50 Draw 2024
2024-01-05 - 2024-06-23
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Hockey Helps the Homeless 2023
2023-11-03 | Seven Oaks Arena, 745 Kingsbury Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 3H9, Canada
Willow Place is grateful to be a beneficiary of the annual HOCKEY HELPS THE HOMELESS fundraising tournament in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each year, teams compete to raise the most funds for homelessness-serving charities in Canada. In Winnipeg, our co-beneficiaries include Resource Assistance for Youth (RAY), and Red Road Lodge. Team pick a pro player captain on draft night, based on who raises the most funds – highest fundraising team picks first. Players get to fulfill a dream of skating with the pros while raising much-needed funds for event beneficiaries. Teams are sold out for this year, including four women’s teams – heartfelt appreciation to HHTH headquarters and the Winnipeg organizing committee for their hard work and dedication.
IMPORTANT: Community can attend games for NO COST and other ways to support include sponsorship, donations, and volunteering. Visit the event link to learn more!
We hope to see you there – BE A GAME CHANGER!
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Ecuador Challenge for Shelter
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-30
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, and thank the Royal LePage Shelter foundation for leading the way in Canadian homelessness support for the past 25 years.
Learn more and sponsor Nicole and Chris here:
SUPPORT NICOLE
SUPPORT CHRIS

Power of PJs
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-30
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 of violence prevention needs in our region, in our nation, and throughout the world.
To donate, please call Renee at 204-615-0313, ext. 231 or Pam at 204-615-0313, ext. 237
Monetary gifts can be directed for the Power of PJs campaign through Canada Helps:
CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Royal LePage Dynamic - Garage Sale!
2023-05-28 08:00 - 15:00
Save the date! Donate items for sale, shop the event – proceeds support Willow Place.

International Women's Day (IWD) 2023
2023-03-08
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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.
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International Women's Week (IWW) 2023
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-07
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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

Hockey Helps the Homeless
2022-12-16 | Seven Oaks Arena, 745 Kingsbury Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 3H9, Canada

16 Days of Activism
2022-11-25 - 2022-12-10
Follow our online campaign with information on how you can get involved in the annual United Nations initiatives to eliminate violence against women and girls.

Shelter Program - Holiday Gift Drive
2022-11-01 08:00 - 2022-12-19 17:00
Each year Willow Place collects new stocking stuffer items for holiday giving in the family violence shelter program. Our goal is to provide a holiday stocking and wrapped gift for each shelter participant. For info and to donate: pamh@willowplace.ca (weekdays, daytime hours). Thank you!

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-30
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Manitoba. Did you know that you can take online training: Stop Family Violence Course?

Power of PJs
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-30
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Manitoba. Each year we collect new pajamas for women and children in our family violence shelter program. For info and to donate: pamh@willowplace.ca

Cycling Fundraiser
2022-08-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Kildonan Park, Winnipeg, 2015 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 2B9, Canada
Cycle, volunteer, sponsor! Join us to raise funds for Willow Place and other homelessness-serving organizations in Manitoba!

International Women's Day 2022
2022-03-08
March 8, 2022 is International Women’s Day. Let’s imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Every person can make a difference toward a better future!

Hockey Helps the Homeless - 2nd Annual Dream Tournament
2021-12-03 | Seven Oaks Arena, 745 Kingsbury Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 3H9, Canada
Willow Place is excited to be part of a third year of fundraising support and the 2nd Annual HOCKEY HELPS THE HOMELESS tournament. Players get to skate alongside their hockey heroes and will raise funds for homelessness-serving agencies in Manitoba including Willow Place, Red Road Lodge, and Resource Assistance for youth.
Participate as a volunteer, spectator, player or sponsor!
For info: CLICK HERE: HOCKEY HELPS THE HOMELESS

Giving Tuesday - Help Willow Place!
2021-11-18 - 2021-11-29
Between November 18 and November 29, 2021, individuals can fill in a quick ballot to enter Willow Place in a $5,000 prize draw.
$5,000 can fund trauma-informed yoga programming for women and children for one year!
For info and to submit your entry ballot:
GIVING TUESDAY ENTRY – CLICK HERE!

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Manitoba – Willow Place is collecting new pajamas throughout November for women and children in our family violence shelter program. For info and to arrange a drop-off: 204-615-0313, ext. 237

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2021-09-30
Willow Place recognizes and commemorates the impact of residential schools on Canada’s First Peoples. 60-80% of those supported through Willow Place family violence prevention programs are Indigenous.
For info:
CLICK HERE: TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY

Put the Brakes on Homelessness
2021-09-11
Winnipeg cycling club, Brothers of the Fork, and Hockey Helps the Homeless are coming together to raise funds for homelessness-serving agencies in Winnipeg: Resource Assistance for Youth (rAy), Willow Place and Red Road Lodge. Riders are collecting pledges with a goal to raise $10,000.
For info, registration or to donate:
CLICK HERE: PUT THE BRAKES ON HOMELESSNESS

Woodwork - A Rock August Night Fundraiser
2021-08-27 19:00 - 22:00
Performances by local rock band, Woodwork, with special guests the Black Lights.
Location: XCues, 551 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg.
A portion of ticket sales and commemorative poster sales will be donated to Willow Place.
