Interim Place hosts its first Steps to End Violence Against Women Walk in honour of the 18 women that have lost their lives to violence in Peel in the last 5 years
TORONTO, July 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Sunday July 29th, 2012 in Mississauga, Interim Place hosts their 1st Annual "Steps to End Violence Against Women Walk", to honour the many women they have served over the past 31 years and remember the 18 women who have lost their lives to violence in Peel in the last 5 years through a vigil. The 3km walk will raise awareness about the issue of Violence Against Women and funds to continue to provide emergency shelter and support services to women and children fleeing violence. Interim Place thanks their sponsors: Phantom Screens, BDC, Foresters, Peel Police Services Board. www.inteirmplace.com
About Interim Place
Interim Place has been providing shelter and support services for women in the Peel Region who face violence for over 30 years. Since 1981 Interim Place has assisted well over 38,000 women and children find safety, heal and build new lives free of violence. www.interimplace.com
SOURCE: Interim Place
Farheen Khan, 905 403-9691 x 2223 [email protected]
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