Events

The Anti-Violence Coalition of Leeds & Grenville and its representative agencies host community events, programs, campaigns and fundraisers to build awareness, prevention and education on domestic violence, sexual assault and victim issues. The Coalition also funds training opportunities for staff of the Coalition’s member agencies. 

September – Take Back the Night Event

 This event takes place in a community within Leeds and Grenville to raise awareness to women’s right of feeling safe in public.

December 6th – Ecole Polytechnique Massacre Vigil

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action.

May – Victims of Crime Awareness Week

 

This awareness initiative helps to build public education and advocacy for victims of crime.