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Several hundred people illuminated a three-kilometre path Thursday evening in Windsor aiming to shine a light on intimate partner violence while raising funds for Hiatus House.
Participants joined Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk in nine other cities across Canada.
Organizers said the path symbolizes hope and solidarity for those impacted by intimate partner violence and the event served as a testament to the collective commitment to combat abuse and create safe pathways for those in need.
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Some 360,000 children witness family violence annually in Canada and over 117,000 cases of intimate partner violence were reported in 2022 alone, according to Statistics Canada.
Hiatus House offers transitional housing and a “place to heal” for women and children who have experienced domestic violence, said Maggie Durocher, co-ordinator of fundraising and development.
“Public support and the continued support of Frank Binder and his team tell us that the community cares about what we do and the women we serve.
“Knowing that we have such phenomenal support lightens the load of our counselors and brightens the future for the women and children we serve as we work toward creating (second stage housing service) A Place to Heal.
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