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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
- 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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Interval House of Ottawa
- Apr 29, 2020
- 2 min
Giving Tuesday Now: Showing Our Appreciation
Giving Tuesday Now is a global day of giving and unity taking place as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. I
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Apr 27, 2020
- 2 min
Lillian's Story
Former IHO resident Lillian experienced the housing crisis first-hand. Read her story.
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Apr 27, 2020
- 3 min
Ottawa's Housing Emergency and the Effects on Women Fleeing Violence
IHO Executive Director Keri Lewis discusses the Ottawa Housing Emergency and how it affects women fleeing violence.
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Apr 27, 2020
- 2 min
When Home Isn't a Safe Place: IHO's COVID-19 Update
In these difficult and unprecedented times, the coronavirus is affecting how everybody lives, especially those experiencing abuse
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Interval House of Ottawa
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 online chat and text service launches for Ottawa women living with violence and abuse
Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO), the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW), Interval House of Ottawa (IHO), the Eastern...
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