WHAT IS DOMESTIC ABUSE/

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IVP)?

S.H.A.D.E. (Safe Housing and Directed Empowerment) Inc. (SHADE) is a registered charity in Winnipeg, Manitoba with a goal of providing second stage housing for immigrant and refugee women and their children who have been impacted by domestic abuse/family violence. 

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* Second stage housing programs provide housing and supports for women who have left abusive relationships as they make plans for independent living.

WHO WE ARE

CURRENT PROGRAMMING

SERVICES 

SAFE HOUSING

  • Immigrant women and their children impacted by domestic abuse/family violence need a SAFE place to go - a place where they can work toward healing and rebuilding their lives. Without safe housing and the necessary ongoing support services, immigrant women, committed to leaving domestic abuse/ family violence are at risk of returning to abusive situations. 

 

  • SHADE will address this by providing a safe, affordable, and confidential place to stay in conjunction with necessary support services.  

PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELLING

  • SHADE provides supportive, and culturally sensitive counselling to immigrant women. as a means to facilitate stability. ​

PRACTICAL SUPPORTS 

  • In addition to psychosocial support, many immigrant women and children leaving traumatic situations need practical support services, such as: 

    • English as an Additional Language classes;

    • Employment counselling;

    • Health care;

    • Financial assistance;

    • Legal assistance;

    • Housing subsidy assistance;

    • and many others. 

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  • SHADE provides support services internally in addition to providing referrals to other community services. 

We are currently working to secure a safe location for SHADE - a place where we can provide the second stage housing and programming model we envision. There is an urgent need for SHADE, and we hope our doors will open soon. 

OUR NEXT STEPS

.ORG Impact Awards

We would like to share with you some amazing news:  Our Executive Director was judged as 1 of 5 finalists from 500 nominations in the Outstanding Volunteer category for the .ORG Impact Awards showcased on December 2, 2020.

SHADE cares about you. There is help for you and your children.  If you are experiencing any form of abuse or violence in your home, please call one of the places listed below.  

 

If you are in danger call 9-1-1.

 

If you are in crisis, Domestic Violence Crisis Line (24/7):

call Toll free: 1-877-977-0007

 

Help Lines:

Willow Place: Phone 204-615-0311


ChezRachel: Phone 204-925-2550

 

Bravestone Centre: Phone 204-275-2600


Alpha House: Phone 204-982-2011


Nova House 24 hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: Phone 1-877-977-0007

 

Delete your call from your cell phone after you have spoken with a counsellor.  

 

Your information is kept confidential.  

 

SHADE is open to help women and their children impacted by domestic abuse/ family violence.  Referrals from other organizations as well as self-referrals are welcome.

MESSAGE TO THOSE SEEKING HELP

To make a charitable donation to SHADE 

S.H.A.D.E. (Safe Housing and Directed Empowerment) 

Charitable Registration No.: 829036177RR0001

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