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Beary Merry Christmas Greetings from Halton Women's Place Every day we are inspired by the strength demonstrated by women who desperately want to make changes in their lives. Women come to Halton Women's Place with their children because they want to escape the violence in their homes. The choice to leave is a difficult one and comes with many challenges, including lower income, lack of affordable housing, custody issues, health concerns and the loss of family traditions. Overcoming these obstacles takes a great deal of courage. At Halton Women's Place, we are dedicated to ending violence against women by offering crisis and shelter services. We are the only organization in the Region of Halton that provides residential services to abused women and their dependent children. Halton Women's Place operates two shelters, one in Milton and one in Burlington. Between the two, we provide 52 beds on a daily basis. Last year, over 800 women and 1000 children called Halton Women's Place home. In addition, our staff responded to over 2500 crisis calls. As we enter the holiday season, our capacity is consistently over 100%. Halton Women's Place core services include emergency shelter, 24 hour crisis lines, therapeutic children's programs, one-to-one and group counseling, referrals to other social services agencies and safety planning. We also provide nonresidential services through our Transitional and Housing Support Program, the Outreach and Public Education Program, and the Bridging Families Program. These programs offer flexible services for women and children as they attempt to establish violence-free lives in the community. This year, Halton Women's Place will supply hampers to 300 women and their families who are spending their first Christmas on their own. Our Holiday Hamper Program matches "wish lists" with sponsor families, companies, groups, or individuals. The fulfilled wishes/hampers are dropped off at Halton Women's Place locations and are given to the families for Christmas. Aside from sponsoring a family hamper, we have numerous ways you can participate in making the holidays less stressful for women and children, and to support the work of Halton Women's Place. Donations of Cash or Gift Certificates are much appreciated. "Halton Women's Place needs your help to close the door on abuse". For services please call 905-332-7892 or 905-878-78970 or for more information on how you can help call 905-332-1200 ext 221 or visit www.haltonwomensplace.com (formerly Eden Integrative Health) 7 Bears That Care Thursday, December 9, 2010 Swim with the Pool Guys! Contact us at 905.873.9444 www.poolguys.ca or email info@poolguys.ca www.avitaintegrativehealth.ca 5A Conestoga Drive, Ste 300, Brampton 905-455-0488 Bratin Auto 82 Main St. N., Georgetown Call Ron BAYNES PHYSIOTHERAPY We've GEORGETOWN Moved! 256 Main Street South Georgetown 905-873-6127 416-895-9255 (cell) 164 Guelph St., Georgetown Across from CTK High School PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES 905 873 96 905-873-4964 Baynes for your pains. WWW.FORGECOACHINGANDCONSULTING.COM INFO@FORGECOACHINGANDCONSULTING.COM 905-873-9393 79 Mountainview Rd. N. Georgetown 905-877-5104 256 Guelph St. Georgetown 905-877-7150 kelseys7600@cara.com 33 MOUNTAINVIEW RD. N., GEORGETOWN www.georgetownchev.com 40 Main St. S., Downtown Georgetown www.thespaonmain.ca 905-877-6944 905-877-1500 ACTON AUTO TECH *All your car & truck needs *Drive clean facility *CAA approved 905-877-0177 www.haltonwindows.ca Toll Free 1-866-323-9992 WE USE HIGH QUALITY CARQUEST REPLACEMENT PARTS 45 Main St. N., Acton 519 ·833 ·9616 Junction Hwy. 124 & Trafalgar Rd. N., ERIN, ON www.stewartsequip.com Ray Johnson, CFP CLU Visit us at our new location 519-853-4144 *After hours towing: 115 Main St. S, Georgetown 519-853-5848 905-877-0131 GEORGETOWN HONDA 316 Guelph St., Georgetown "Finding the right insurance pattern for you & your business" www.sylviassweettreats.com Where the customer t! comes firs SALES SERVICE PARTS 905-873-1818 905-874-3021 523 Guelph Street, Norval, ON 905.873.1777 1.855.873.1777 For more information visit us online at: www.argyleinsurance.ca 905-281-0042 55 Sinclair Ave., Unit 2 Georgetown 905-702-1182