Ann de Ste Croix As we approach the 16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women (25 Nov-10 Dec), wear a purple ribbon to remember women who have died violently and raise awareness of this heinous crime. THANS sells beautiful artisanal leather purple ribbons hand-crafted by a local artist ($5 each), and all proceeds will go to directly … Read more
Recently, a journalist asked us to comment on whether it was true that domestic violence increases in hot weather. The response of the Executive Directors’ of THANS member organizations is so powerful that I am compelled to share it here: Member organizations of the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia do not necessarily see a … Read more
Naomi Society hours will change as of Tuesday, July 3, 2018 New Hours: 0800-1600, Monday to Friday 902.863.3807 Please note that there is not always counsellors in the office during regular business hours as they may be out supporting clients. After Hours: Tearmann Transition House (New Glasgow) 1.888.831.0330 Leeside Society (Port Hawkesbury) 1.800.565.3390
June 28 at 7 PM Evergreen Senior’s Club Embree St. Port Hawkesbury. Guest Speaker: Connie Saulnier.
Financial gifts for education, training and small business start up The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) and the founders of the Pamela Gerhardt Endowment Fund are collaborating to provide financial gifts to women and children who’ve experienced the trauma of domestic violence. The intent and purpose of the Pamela Gerhardt Endowment Fund … Read more
Juniper House’s AGM will be June 14th at 6pm at the Mariner’s Centre. All are welcome to attend.
“The maximum stay at Autumn House is six weeks and this is often not long enough for women to secure safe and affordable housing,” said Dawn Ferris, executive director of Autumn House in Amherst. “”The two new second-stage housing units will offer extended, safe, secure and affordable housing. This brings us closer to reaching our … Read more
By Michael Gorman, CBC News Posted: Jun 07, 2017 6:00 AM AT Last Updated: Jun 07, 2017 6:00 AM AT ‘I think it’s about being important to the employers, to value their employees,’ says Dawn Ferris. Workers at the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia have negotiated leave for intimate partner violence in their … Read more