Harmony House is Ottawa’s only 2nd stage (transitional) shelter.
We bridge the gap between crisis living (in an emergency shelter) and working through trauma to live independently in the community.
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If you are in a life-threatening situation
Preparing to leave a violent situation
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National Truth and Reconciliation Day
National Truth and Reconciliation DayOn this 1st National Truth and Reconciliation Day, we honor our Indigenous brothers and sisters and take some time to reflect on the atrocities they endured and how we can move forward together. To learn more, please visit the following links:
Truth and Reconciliation Commission – learn the 94 calls to action!
https://nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada/
Assembly of Seven Generations – a local organization that informs, promotes and organizes many of the Indigenous activities, rallies and protests.
https://www.a7g.ca/
A sister organization that helps Indigenous women and children who are victims of violence.
https://www.minlodge.com/oshki-kizis
Latest News
Harmony House creates Homeschool Pod amidst COVID crisis
Sept 4, 2020. OTTAWA – Harmony House, Eastern Ontario’s only second-stage domestic violence shelter, has stepped up to help abused women find an additional place of safety for their children; a homeschool pod.
See CTV News Coverage HERE
See CBC
…#TimeToLead: Enhancing Women’s Leadership Development
Check out our Executive Director’s latest thesis on Enhancing Women’s Leadership Development which she wrote in collaboration with Christina Labarca & Lauren Phillips.
Click HERE to read full article and thesis.
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Harmony House 2019-2020 Annual Report
We are very excited to share with you our 2019-2020 Annual Report! Thank you for your continued support and helping to ensure the women and children at our shelter are safe and able to rebuild their lives after fleeing …