Shelter Program - Holiday Gift Drive
2022-11-01 08:00 - 2022-12-19 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Manitoba
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!

16 Days of Activism
2022-11-25 - 2022-12-10 | Manitoba
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.

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

International Women's Week (IWW) 2023
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-07 | Manitoba
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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.
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International Women's Day (IWD) 2023
2023-03-08 | Manitoba
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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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Royal LePage Dynamic - Garage Sale!
2023-05-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Manitoba
Save the date! Donate items for sale, shop the event – proceeds support Willow Place.

Power of PJs
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-30 | Manitoba
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:
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Ecuador Challenge for Shelter
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-30 | Manitoba
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

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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Winnipeg Kinsmen KinKar Raffle and 50/50 Draw 2024
2024-01-05 - 2024-06-23 | Manitoba
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International Women's Day - International Women's Week
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-08 | Manitoba
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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Truth & Reconciliation Day
2024-09-30 | Manitoba
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Rock for Shelter
2024-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 2B9
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Safe Halloween in Shelter
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-31 | Manitoba
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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Power of PJs
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-30 | Manitoba
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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16 Days of Activism
2024-11-25 - 2024-12-10 | Manitoba
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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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2024-12-06 | Manitoba
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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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.

KIN KAR Raffle and 50/50
2025-01-06 - 2025-06-22 | Manitoba
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!

International Women's Day 2025
2025-03-08 | Manitoba
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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Orange Shirt Day 2025
2025-09-30 | Manitoba
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Willow Place is honoured to partner with celebrated Indigenous artist, Brooklyn Rudolph for Orange Shirt Day 2025.
Walmart selected Brooklyn as their artist of the year for Orange Shirt Day, and Brooklyn obtained a grant to supply her designed t-shirts for Willow Place shelter residents and staff, as well as homeless Indigenous persons in the Winnipeg area. Chii megwetch, Brooklyn! We hope you will join Willow Place in observing Orange Shirt Day as we move forward in truth and reconciliation.
Wear orange, attend local events, donate to Indigenous-led and Indigenous-serving organizations – thank you!

Annual Power of PJs Campaign
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 | Manitoba
Every November (Domestic Violence Awareness Month), Willow Place collects new pajamas for women and children in our violence prevention shelter program. Our goal is to collect 250 pairs of PJs, representing the numbers we will serve from November to January. To donate, call 204-615-0313, ext. 245 (Kimi) or ext. 237 (Pam). Thank you for your support!

Women Helping Women Fundraiser
2025-11-22 18:00 - 23:00 | Westwood Village Inn+, 477 Westwood Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 1G5, Canada
Great music for a great cause! Willow Place is happy to be a beneficiary of this Women Helping Women event.

16 Days of Activism 2025 - Unite to End Digital Violence
2025-11-25 - 2025-12-10 | Manitoba
16 Days of Activism is an annual observance initiated by the United Nations to drawn attention to violence against women and girls and to help nations move toward non-violence and gender equity. The theme for 2025 is Unite to End Digital Violence, including online and offline violence.

Learn more by visiting the UN’s 16 Days of Activism website. Wear orange to show your support during the 16 Days of Activism, and share information with your networks.

6th Annual Hockey Helps the Homeless Fundraiser
2025-12-05 07:00 - 17:00 | Seven Oaks Arena, 745 Kingsbury Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 3H9, Canada
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2026 KIN KAR and 50-50 Raffle
2026-01-05 - 2026-06-21 | Manitoba
When tickets are purchased for the KIN KAR or 50-50 raffle, if Willow Place is selected from the charity listing, a portion of ticket sales proceeds will go to Willow Place.
Thank you for your support!

March 8 - International Women's Day
2026-03-08 | Manitoba
Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) is recognized and celebrated around the world. IWD is more than an event, it is a movement that began in 1911, in recognition of the need for gender equality. Globally, violence against women is the most significant human rights issue, and the theme of IWD 2026 is GIVE TO GAIN. Giving to women’s equality can be in a number of ways: donating to organizations that serve women, reducing barriers for women in the workplace and in society, recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women, ensuring that safety and respect are universally and consistently maintained, giving women rights and freedoms related to their health and bodies, and much more. Learn more by visiting the IWD website
Where women are supported to thrive, everyone benefits!

Soup Sisters Winnipeg - Soup-Making Event
2026-05-31 16:45 - 20:00 | Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place
Soup Sisters Winnipeg has supported Willow Place for over ten years. Currently they plan four soup-making events a year, graciously supported by the Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg, who provides professional kitchen and staff to assist with soup-making, shops and partially prepares ingredients; and provides serving staff for the event. Each event produces five varieties of nutritious soup for Willow Place’s busy violence prevention shelter program.
The soup-making event includes appetizers and wine before the soup-making begins, and also features short presentations by Soup Sisters, Willow Place and the Fairmont Hotel. For soup-making, the guests are divided into five teams, each taking care of one soup recipe. While the soups are simmering, participants enjoy a light supper of soup, salad, bread and coffee/tea. After dinner, the participants package and label the soup for delivery to Willow Place’s shelter program.
Tickets are $72.00 each and to reserve your spot, please contact Soup Sisters Winnipeg by emailing hzimmer55@gmail.com. This event is a fun team-building for employment and community groups, and is a great outing for families and friends to connect in a fun way while helping those in need in the community.
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