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We could not do what we do for survivors of violence without our incredible staff team. We've chosen to spotlight two fierce members of...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- May 26
- 1 min
Keisha* and Annie*'s Story
"My ex-partner developed a drug addiction. When he was under the influence, he was violent and aggressive. I would try my best to stay...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- May 26
- 2 min
Interval House of Ottawa launches new Peer Support program for survivors of violence
In the Fall of 2022, Interval House of Ottawa launched its first-ever peer support program for survivors of violence. The goal of the...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Nov 24, 2022
- 3 min
IHO thanks the Koble team for their commitment to ending gender-based violence!
Established in Ottawa in 2014, Koble Commercial Real Estate & Brokerage is the National Capital Region’s leading private and...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
"We're reaching crisis levels at this point"; Femicides in the Ottawa community skyrocket
Sahur Yare. Marie Gabriel. Kieu Lam. Jasmine and Anne-Marie Ready. Yu Kun Xie. Savanna Pikuyak. Jane Doe. Mary Paptsie. Eight women in...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Helen Johnson* offers to match all donations made to IHO up to $50,000
Helen Johnson* has spent her life helping others. At 92 years old, she has had many years of working closely with local Ottawa charities...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Jun 14, 2022
- 3 min
Angela's Story
The hardships and trials of a woman that experienced violence and abuse, and how she overcame it to bring hope to others More than 4 in...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Aug 17, 2021
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
IHO's Summer Newsletter 2021
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Jun 22, 2021
- 8 min
VAW Community Advocates Outraged at the predictable and preventable femicide
Violence Against Women Community Advocates Outraged at the predictable and preventable femicide of Hanadi Mohammed (Ottawa, June 21,...
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Janina Winnicki, IHO Volunteer
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
5 Categories of Gaslighting
"I never said that; you're just crazy!" "You remember it wrong; that never happened." "I didn't do that; you did!" Do these phrases seem...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Dec 7, 2020
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Sarah Antonious, IHO Volunteer
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
Seven Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship
It's not always easy to tell whether you could face abuse by your partner at the outset of a relationship. Once you're in the...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Oct 27, 2020
- 1 min
The Active Participation of our Community Changes the Lives of Women Fleeing Violence.
Families and community members play a crucial role in assisting those affected by violence against women (VAW). Studies show that women...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Sep 15, 2020
- 2 min
Learn about the Impact of Violence Against Women on Children in Your Community.
School is around the corner and this is a strange new world to embark on for children, parents, teachers, and our community. Many are...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Aug 4, 2020
- 2 min
4 Benefits of Monthly Giving
Learn how monthly giving benefits you and your charity of choice.
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
3 Ways to Support Someone Who Is Experiencing Abuse
If you’re concerned that someone you care about may be experiencing abuse, you might feel clueless about the best way to help. Don’t let...
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Interval House of Ottawa
- May 20, 2020
- 2 min
How Abusers Are Using the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to Exert Control
Reports of abusers forcing their partners to apply for CERB, even when they don’t qualify, have started to surface.
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Interval House of Ottawa
- May 15, 2020
- 2 min
Three Lesser-Known Forms of Abuse Found in Intimate Partner Relationships
People often think of physical abuse when they think about who may reach out to a women’s shelter for help; however, there are a number...
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