Thank-You to the Students of R.H. King Academy

We, at Dr. Roz’s Healing Place, would like to express our appreciation for your generosity in support of our organization. Your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and your assistance means so much to us, but even more, to the women and children who will greatly make great use of the toys and clothing donated through your successful fundraising …

Rebecca’s Closet

Rebecca’s Closet   Dear Friends of Dr. Roz’s Healing Place: Every now and then we come across women – strong and courageous women who take a tragedy and turn it into something beautiful to inspire survivors of domestic violence to move forward with hope for a better day. Today we are so pleased to share …

Being Supported by All WOMYN In All Forms…

There are often people who ask us what an abused relationship looks like.  There is a common assumption that abuse only happens in the context of a male/female relationship, but there are truly multiple forms of abuse that individual womyn can suffer at the hands of men, women, relatives, strangers or friends.  Our services know …

A Mother’s Love

A Mother’s Love By: Cecilia Tement   Recently I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful woman with a big heart and her little sidekick, 8 month old Jude.  Daniella Osman approached us to ask if she could hold a fundraiser for the centre.  Being a first time mom, she began to think of how …

Exercise Uplifts and Heals! Rise Up and Break The Chain of Violence at This Year’s Fit A Thon!

It’s True! Exercise uplifts and heals. We all know that exercise benefits us in more ways than one. Sure, it can help you to lose weight and stay fit, but regular physical activity, like going to the gym, hiking, taking long walks around the park, swimming, and even dancing, can also rejuvenate your spirit, especially …

The Importance of International Women’s Day

In occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD) as recognized by millions of people in the struggle for equity and justice worldwide, and by the United Nations, here is a “Did You Know” segment going over the beginnings of IWD and of current issues in women’s rights today:   Did You Know: IWD was first observed …

In Memory of Jack Layton

Dear Friends, Today I have lost a friend, a supporter, and a confidant. Jack is known to me as a “street fighter” – he was a consistent and tireless advocate. He was one who believed in all people without any form of discrimination. He was true to his word and he never failed to follow …

Voices of Staff

I remember her well. She had a sadness about her that will stay with me forever. When she told me her story, tears came to her eyes and we were all moved by the emotion that poured out of her as she talked about the horrors she had experienced. ‘Janicki’ shared with us that she …