On Saturday, November 1 at 10 am, eight local ‘violence against women’ organizations will host the Second Annual Community Walk to End Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The walk starts at Durham Region Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.
Recently, Clarington was in shock when a woman suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of IPV (see story below).
The walk event is organized by Bethesda House, Herizon House, Luke’s Place, Safety Network Durham, the Denise House, Victim Services Durham Region, Women’s Multicultural Resource Centre of Durham (WMRCC of Durham), and YWCA Durham, in collaboration with the Region of Durham.
Every year, thousands of people in our community are impacted by the devastating reality of intimate partner violence (IPV). In Durham Region, rates of IPV remain alarmingly high, leaving lives shattered and futures stolen.
Organizers said the Community Walk to End Intimate Partner Violence is an opportunity to:
- Honour survivors.
- Remember those we have lost.
- Unite for change.
“Our goal is to raise awareness, break the silence, and take action toward ending this epidemic once and for all,” said the hosting coalition.
This event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome in support of the participating organizations, with every dollar helping to provide life-saving services. After the walk, participants are invited to stay for games, activities, and exciting prizes.
Registration is available online at 2025.ipvawarenesswalk.ca.
Event Details:
📍 Location: The walk begins at Durham Region Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕙 Time: 10 am.
🎟️ Free to attend | Donations to the participating organizations are appreciated