HomeFront

#HomeFront is an internationally recognized organization that works with justice, law enforcement, and the community to reduce domestic violence (#DV) in #YYC

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Thanks for stopping by, the best way to get updated information from us is on Instagram @homefrontyyc and on Facebook at HomeFront Calgary

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Congratulations to HomeFront’s Laura Ducharme who is the recipient of the 2023 Victims of Crime Week, Excellence in Victims Service Award from @JusticeCanadaEN

#victimsweek2023 #ThePowerOfCollaboration #victimsofcrime

[Justice Canada @JusticeCanadaEN]

(1/2) Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2023 is here.

Every year, Justice Canada hosts a virtual Victims and Survivors of Crime Week – an opportunity for victim service providers to gather and collaborate.

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Happy Volunteer Week! HomeFront has an amazing group of volunteers to thank! Our volunteers support our clients, help execute events, and sit on our Board of Directors. We are grateful for our wonderful volunteers & their dedication!

#nvw2023 #volunteerweek #weavingustogether

[Global Calgary @GlobalCalgary]

"It certainly helps that people can be in a comfortable setting and that they don’t have to be in the same space as their abuser."

https://t.co/bsKrIEcEwK

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

#TransDayOfVisibility is a day to recognize and honour the experiences, accomplishments, and resiliency of all Transgender and gender diverse folks. No matter how you show up in the world: we see you, we hear you, we love you.

#TDOV2023 #TDOV

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

We are sending our deepest condolences to the families, friends, collegues and everyone at the
@edmontonpolice mourning the tragic loss of Cst Travis Jordan and Cst Brett Ryan. Our hearts and thoughts go out to all those impacted by this profound lost.

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/nZsGwJNhJb

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay Today we celebrate the amazing women on our team that are committed to ending domestic violence & all the women we support through their journey to a healthy and safe future. They teach us so much through their resilience & strength #IWD2023

[Jeremy Nixon @JeremyPNixon]

Through community partnerships with organizations such as @homefrontyyc and a commitment of $78.4 million in 2023-2024 from our Ministry, we are strengthening frontline response, ensuring survivors continue to receive the help they need.

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Thank you to the Honourable Minister Jeremy Nixon and Deputy Premier Nathan Neudorf for inviting HomeFront to Lethbridge for the announcement of funding through Budget 2023 to strengthen staffing in the family violence, homelessness and disability sectors. @ABSupports

[City of Calgary @cityofcalgary]

It’s Social Work Week and we want to send a big thank you to social workers for all of their hard work and dedication to improving the lives of Calgarians.

Visit https://t.co/hFJvk3NEUj to learn more.

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Today is #PinkShirtDay - a few of our HomeFront staff and families are wearing pink to stand against bullying.
Building healthy relationships is one of the best ways to prevent bullying & create safe environments.
#choosekindness #bekind #wearpink #antibullying #yyc #BeKindAB

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

January is National Stalking Awareness Month - learn more about what stalking is and what you can do:

[Alberta Assisted Living and Social Services @ABSupports]

• Get financial help with costs to leave
• Get help to end their rental agreement without penalty
• Find emergency shelters and temporary housing

These supports and more can be found at https://t.co/a7yqurMJML Violence

(2/2)

[Alberta Assisted Living and Social Services @ABSupports]

Resources and supports are available for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.

Albertans can:
• Check if their partner has an abusive past
• Get tips on how to stay safe if they are living in/planning to leave an abusive relationship

(1/2)

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

The cycle of violence helps to explain the pattern of abuse often seen in violent relationships. It also helps people to understand that breaking the cycle of violence is much more complicated than “just leaving”

#domesticviolenceawareness #familyviolence #domesticviolence

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Today is #NationalPhilanthropyDay⁠! We would like to send a tremendous thank you to all of our donors, volunteers and partners who help support our mission to end domestic violence in Calgary. We are stronger together in this journey and so grateful for your continued support.

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Today we wear purple ribbons to mark the beginning of Family Violence Prevention Month. Family violence can happen to anyone - if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, reach out for help. The Family Violence Info line is 24/7 at 310-1818.

#wheretoturn #GoPurpleAB #yyc

[HomeFront @HomeFrontYYC]

Happy Halloween from HomeFront! Our staff did a pumpkin carving contest and we had some very fun and unique entries!

#halloween #pumpkincarving #yyc