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OPINION TAKING STEPS TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER REBRANDED, WRITES LAURIE HEPBURN Halton Women's Place (HWP) is excited to nounce that our most unique event, Hopein High Heels, is getting a fresh makeover and a brand- new name — Hope in Ev- ery Step. Through Hope in Every Step, we continue to stand united in our mission to be part of the solution in end- ing violence against wom- new name better encompasses the diverse range of survivors we are walking for and more fully LAURIE HEPBURN Column honours th their experiences. The recent declaration of intimate partner vio- lence as an epidemic by the Region of Halton high- lights not only the perva- sive nature of domestic vi- ommuni- tance of our community coming together to show our support for survivors and take meaningful steps toward ending violence The KSM Golf Classic is almost here! Wednesday September 13th at Pipers Heath Golf Club Enjoy a great day of golf followed by an evening packed with against women. While the aim of our event is to raise funds and awareness, Hope in Every Step is foremost about highlighting the resil- ience, strength, and jour- ney of survivors Spe selves, creating an inclu- sive space where survivors can feel represented and supported. Asan opportunity to en- gage in active prevention, we're inviting you to lace up your sneakers, wear some HWP high heels (available at both walk events) or your most com- fortable shoes and join us in being part of the solu- This year, we are host- ing two walks for our Hal- ton community to come to- delicious food, a live auction, and a plethora of prizes! Not a golfer? No problem! Come for the dinner and evening program. It promises to be an event full of community spirit and lots of fun. Scan the code to register, or email heidi@kerrstreet.com for more information. IN SUPPORT OF Yes Kerr Street Mission Oakville’s Mission of Hope Charitable Reg. No. 897106845RRO001 gether. Join us in Milton on Sept. 23, or in Burling- ton on Sept. 24. There are prizes to be won and each walker will receive a free lunch. Swag bags will be given to the first 200 walk- ers who register. Register at https://hal- tonwomensplace.com/ hope-in-every-step/regis- tration/. For more infor- mation, please contact Me- lissa Hyslop at mhyslop@haltonwo- mensplace.com. Your support means so much to the women and children who we are privi- leged to help every day. The impact of your sup- port can be seen through the testimonials of our cli- ents, like this survivor who shares: "Before calling for help, I felt scared and alone. But, coming to HWP has been a lifesaver for me. You have all helped me secure hous- ing and establish a new safe environment for me and my children. Because of you, we are all happy again!" — HWP shelter cli- ent Together we can makea difference — one step at a time. We hope to see you in September. Halto! fomen's Place is the only women's shelter the Halton region, pro- viding emerge! en and children experienc- ing domestic violence and abuse. If you need support, call our 24-7 crisis, inter- vention, and support lines at 905-332-7892 or 905-878- 8555 or reach out thro! our online chat at www.haltonwomen- splace.com/chat. Domestic Violence af- fects us all. If you or any- one you know needs help, please reach out. You are not alone. tool Laurie Hepburn is the executive director of Hal- ton Women's Place. She can be reached at lhep- burn@haltonwomen- splace.com.? WPLETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER ABOUT ENVIRONMENT VERY INSIGHTFUL I want to thank Louise Brownlee of Oakville for = her excellent letter to the 8 editor titled "Province has & much work to do to protect environment." It was so clearly written and represents exactly how I feel. All this blithering on about building houses, which I know people in need of housing wilt not | be able to afford, wit cern for the daily world: ‘ai, mate catastrophes we read about — it is the profit mo- tive winning over common sense and with no thought being given to the imper- iled lives of the next gener- ation. ‘LL ysn6ny ‘epsinyy, | soaveg eltayeo | ¢% ROSINA LAUGHLIN OAKVILLE woo-uoyeyepisul