North Simcoe Victim Services

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Give the gift that lasts ALL year long! Join us in providing emergency shelter, victim care back packs, meals, support, counselling, security devices, cell phones and other items of need during immediate time of need for victims in our region. Go to: https://lnkd.in/gZZYxdYy for all of the "NSVS HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN" information. Sign up to become a "SAVE" Donor - Support Advocate for Victim Empowerment Go to: https://lnkd.in/gZZYxdYy for all of the "NSVS HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN" information. or Contact Lynn Thomas lynn@ns-vs.com #HolidayGiving #victimcare #crisisresponse #caringsupport #SAVEdonor #give #monthlydonor #ongoinggiving #sustainability

NEWS RELEASE: written by Lynn Thomas Check out the new article in Orillia Matters regarding NSVS recent rise in calls. https://lnkd.in/gNB87J-W Exerpt: "We all have read stories or watched movies at this festive time of year that include quiet visits to our homes to bring seasonal joy to the family who dwells there. What if those quiet visitors were there to bring comfort, support, compassion and resources in your greatest hour of need? North Simcoe Victim Services (NSVS) crisis responders do just that in those moments that your world is shattered. For women and often their children experiencing a prolonged period of intimate partner violence that are able to escape this cruel reality, to victims of tragic circumstances such as devastating fires, MVAs (motor vehicle accidents), to the shock and pain of a sudden and unexpected death in your circle of loved ones, NSVS responders and staff work around the clock to reassure community members that they are not alone. This kind of “gift” is given over and over again confidentially, without seeking accolades or public attention, at no cost to the victims of crime, trauma and tragic circumstances in our community." (LINK IN BIO) To give a gift of support this Christmas go: to:https://lnkd.in/gZZYxdYy for the full Holiday Campaign. $10 per month will help with the purchase of Tim Hortons gift cards $25 per month helps support our volunteer training $50 per month will help us provide backpacks for victims needing emergency accommodation items $100 to $250 per month helps provide hotel accommodation while we work on next steps for the victim #holidaygiving #givehope #Christmasgift #love #charity #compassion #victimcare #holidaycampaign #SAVE #crisisresponse #caringsupport #NSVS

Our Holiday Campaign runs until January 15 and our goal is 20 new SAVE Monthly donors!! 😀 Will you be one of our 20? (Support Advocate for Victim Empowerment) Each NEW donor will receive one of our FOX 40 NSVS branded whistles for the sporting, fishing, boating enthusiasts on your list OR for personal safety for walking or jogging !! 🎄 🎁 ( these are the same whistles we give to the victims we serve for personal safety/security) Follow the steps in our video, and we will contact you when to pick up your whistle with our personal THANKS for supporting the victims of tragic circumstances in our community all year long! For more info: lynn@ns-vs.com 705 826 1671 OR NSVS office hours M-F 9-4 705 325 5578 #monthydonor #Christmasspirit #holidaygiving #support #Fox40 #crisisresponse #caringsupport #SAVE #monthlydonor

Thank you so much to the Catholic Women's League of Canada, Guardian Angels Orillia for giving a generous donation to North Simcoe Victim Services Orillia to help provide for the victims we serve. Merry Christmas to you, and thank you for your kindness! #donation #CWLC #victims #crisisresponse #caringsupport (Pictured President CWLC Rose Carpino & NSVS Development Director, Lynn Thomas)

NSVS are very thankful to all of the guests that braved the snow storm on November 30 to support our "FashionTEAsta" Fundraiser. We enjoyed live music by The Pheonix Jazz Ensemble, heard a testimonial from a former victim, shopped at the "FashionTEA Boutique" & an incredible Raffle table of beautiful items, and enjoyed a delicious high tea lunch all in a beautiful setting decorated for Christmas. Fundraising events like this are crucial to helping NSVS continue to give support, services, emergency accomodation, personal security items, meals & Victim care kits to the community members we respond to in our region. To give go to www.ns-vs.com #Fundraising #fashion #hightea #crisisresponse #caringsupport

North Simcoe Victim Services team members were honoured to stand along side our community partner, Green Haven shelter to mark the National Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. November 25, we attended the " Wrapped in Courage" Flag Raising, a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight to end gender-based violence in our community and beyond. Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member. (United Nations, 2024) Intimate Partner Violence is the #1 type of call that NSVS responds to, and 98% of those calls are for women victims. The flag raising symbolizes our collective commitment to supporting survivors and taking action against the root causes of violence. #NationalDayToEndViolence #16DaysOfActivism #WrappedInCourage #EndGenderBasedViolence #SupportSurvivors #TogetherForChange #EndGBV #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence #crisisresponse #caringsupport

Black Friday is past, Santa came to town in Orillia today... Time to consider how you can give a gift that makes a lasting impact in our community! 🎄🎁 The holiday season is not always happy for people in our community. Becoming a victim can happen to anyone at unexpected moments. North Simcoe Victim Services support victims of tragic circumstances at no cost to the victim and their loved ones. This year alone, we have supported 782 people in the region. Since we began our services in 1999, our crisis responders have gone out to 9353 calls with approx. 40% of those calls in the past 5 years!! Our calls continue to increase sadly. Recently, the County of Simcoe terminated our contract for the motel voucher program preferring a centralized system through 211 prioritizing families, leaving seniors, or single vulnerable victims without emergency accommodation. In order to provide for these increasing needs, we need your support for as little as $10/month, you will be helping your neighbour, friend, colleague, family in their hour of need. GIFT #1 - Become a "SAVE" (Support Advocate for Victim Empowerment) Donor for any amount you wish and recieve one of our NSVS Branded FOX 40 whistles for FREE! GIFT #2 - Donate $20 per FOX 40 whistle for the fishing/ice fishing, hunting, sports enthusiast on your list or for personal safety, just as we give whistles to victims for security purposes. Pick up at NSVS office at Orillia OPP Detachment, 1 University Ave #holidaycampaign #giftgiving #donate #SAVEdonor #Christmas #stockingstuffer #fundraising #crisisresponse #caringsupport #nsvs #victim

The Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Roundtable was well attended, with many community members interested in finding out more about this very difficult topic, how to identify signs of IPV, and discussion about education and future elimination of IPV. Thank you to our community partner Green Haven Shelter for Women for helping to facilitate the event. Last month was the highest number of calls for our NSVS Crisis Responders & Staff with over 150 clients supported, and 1/3 of those calls being for Intimate Partner Violence. Thank you to Senator Gwen Boniface for moderating our panel of experts in this field. We appreciated hearing from a former victim of decades of IPV and her personal journey out of the cycle of trauma; Sher McNulty of Green Haven Women's shelter ; Olivia Madden,MSW, BSW representing, Regional Sexual Assault & Domestic.Violence Treatment Centre; Tanya Tremble OPP Detective Sergeant; and Dawn Richard's, RN SANE program. Thank you to @mariposa_market for providing our refreshments for all of our guests! Donate to support NSVS to provide items such as personal security devices, cell phones, emergency accommodation, and care kits. Go to www.ns-vs.com and help us support the victims experiencing IPV in our community. Full article in OrilliaMatters found here: https://lnkd.in/gbz-BsS5 #IPV #domesticviolence #abuse #victim #support ##crisisresponse #caringsupport #NSVS

TONIGHT! We invite you to join us for an important roundtable discussion hosted by Green Haven Shelter for Women and North Simcoe Victim Services. This critical event focuses on raising awareness, providing support, and driving collaboration against gender-based violence in our community. 🗓 Tuesday, November 19 🕒 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 St. Paul’s Centre, Peter St N, Orillia The evening will be guided by Senator Gwen Boniface, a dedicated advocate for ending intimate partner violence. Our esteemed panel includes: 🔹 Sher McNulty, Green Haven Shelter for Women 🔹 Olivia Madden, MSW, RSW, Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital 🔹 Detective Sergeant Tanya Tremble, Ontario Provincial Police 🔹 A survivor story of resilience and hope 39 cases of femicide have been confirmed in Ontario this year alone, emphasizing the urgency of this conversation. This event invites community members, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and educators to unite in addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors. This event is free to attend. Register by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/gE8_e2XY