On Saturday, October 3 at 10 am, nine organizations serving women and survivors across Durham Region will come together to host the Third Annual Community Walk to End Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
The event will start at Durham Region Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby.
It is presented by Bethesda House, Herizon House, Luke’s Place, Safety Network Durham (a division of CFSD), The Denise House, Victim Services Durham Region, Women’s Multicultural Resource & Counselling Centre of Durham (WMRCC), Durham Rape Crisis Centre, and YWCA Durham, in collaboration with the Region of Durham.
Intimate partner violence continues to affect thousands of individuals and families each year, with far-reaching impacts on survivors, children, and communities. Across Durham Region, local organizations work every day to provide emergency shelter, counselling, advocacy, legal support, crisis intervention, and prevention programs for those experiencing violence, said an organizers’ statement.
Stand Up And Stand With
It said the Community Walk to End Intimate Partner Violence is an opportunity to:
- Honour survivors and their strength.
- Remember those whose lives have been lost to intimate partner violence.
- Stand together in support of safer, healthier communities free from violence.
“Ending intimate partner violence requires all of us,” said the hosting coalition. “This walk is more than a community event—it is a public commitment to stand with survivors, challenge the attitudes and behaviours that allow violence to continue, and work together to build a future where everyone can live safely and with dignity.”
Free Event, Donations Welcome
The event is free and open to everyone. Donations are welcome in support of the participating organizations, with every contribution helping to provide life-changing and life-saving services for individuals and families affected by intimate partner violence.
Following the walk, participants are invited to stay and enjoy family-friendly activities, community displays, games, and prize draws while connecting with local organizations dedicated to supporting survivors and preventing violence.
Registration is open.
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