Media Relations
Birchway Niagara welcomes inquiries from journalists related to our services and events, domestic violence, and steps the community can take to help end abuse and violence. Read below to learn more.
For general media inquiries, please contact:
Jennifer Gauthier, Executive Director
905-356-3933 ext. 223 JenniferG@birchway.ca
For media inquiries related to fundraising events or activities, please contact:
Amanda Braet, Director of Development and Stewardship
905-356-3933 ext. 240 AmandaB@birchway.ca
Current Media Releases
November 22, 2024 – THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 25 pdf docx
October 29, 2024 – BIRCHWAY NIAGARA ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY TO TAKE ACTION DURING WOMAN ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH pdf docx
Image: Book Riot volunteers wearing purple scarves for Woman Abuse Prevention Month
Agency Information
– Birchway Niagara & gender-based violence statistics
– Visit our Resources for Allies page for our agency logo and assets related to current campaigns and fundraisers
Additional Media Resources
–Femicide Reporting Recommendations – July 2021 (Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH))
–Femicide in Ontario (OAITH)
Birchway in the News
We appreciate the assistance of journalists in raising awareness of the work of Birchway Niagara and the issue of gender-based violence. Below is a selection of recent news stories.
Media Archives
September 10, 2024 – BIRCHWAY NIAGARA’S “ALLIED AGAINST ABUSE DAILY RAFFLE” TICKETS NOW ON SALE WITH DRAWS THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER
May 21, 2024 – THE BIRCHWAY BOOK RIOT RETURNS TO THE GALE CENTRE JUNE 4-9
March 1, 2024- ALLIES AGAINST ABUSE TO GATHER MARCH 9 AT BRUNCH, BID AND BOWL
January 19, 2024- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR BIRCHWAY NIAGARA’S ANNUAL BRUNCH, BID & BOWL EVENT
November 9, 2023 – BIRCHWAY NIAGARA LAUNCHES “LET’S FACE IT’ CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE THE GROWING EPIDEMIC OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
September 12, 2023 – BIRCHWAY NIAGARA MOVES DAILY RAFFLE ONLINE, MAKING IT EASIER TO GET 30 CHANCES TO WIN THIS NOVEMBER
May 24, 2023 – THE BOOK RIOT RETURNS TO THE GALE CENTRE JUNE 6-11
December 21, 2022 – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR MARCH 4 BRUNCH, BID AND BOWL EVENT
November 18, 2022 – NIAGARA ICEDOGS TEAM UP WITH WOMEN’S PLACE TO RAISE AWARENESS DURING THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
October 18, 2022 –WOMEN’S PLACE ONE-MONTH CALENDAR RAFFLE TICKETS TO FEATURE DAILY DRAWS DURING WOMAN ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN NOVEMBER
September 13, 2022 – PORT COLBORNE TIM HORTONS LOCATIONS TO SUPPORT WOMEN’S PLACE DURING SMILE COOKIE CAMPAIGN – SEPTEMBER 19-25
August 22, 2022 – $1,000,000 DONATION TO WOMEN’S PLACE WILL HELP TO END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND REMOVE A BARRIER FOR WOMEN SEEKING SAFE SHELTER
August 12, 2022 – LOCAL REALTOR INVITES FAMILIES TO “CARLIE’S CARNIVAL” IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN’S PLACE
June 3, 2022 – WOMEN’S PLACE BOOK RIOT RETURNS TO THE GALE CENTRE JUNE 7-12
May 30, 2022 – WOMEN’S PLACE TO HOLD “GRAND RE-OPENING” OF NIAGARA FALLS SHELTER
March 28, 2022 – Stamford Lane United Church Walkers Exceed Fundraising Goal for Women’s Place
February 25, 2022 – MEDIA ADVISORY -Photo Op/Joint Announcement with Women’s Place, Pathstone & the City of Welland (March 2, 10:30)
February 7, 2022 – STAMFORD LANE UNITED WALK TO RAISE $9,300 IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN’S PLACE EXPANSION
November 22, 2021 – Raising the Flag to End Gender-Based Violence across Ontario
October 19, 2021 – A record-breaking number of Smiles: Tim Hortons® raises more than $12 million throughout national Smile Cookie Campaign
September 27, 2021 – MEDIA ADVISORY – PHOTO OP – STAMFORD LANE UNITED CHURCH
September 8, 2021 – WOMEN’S PLACE TO PROVIDE Save IMPROVED SERVICES TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING ABUSE BY COMBINING ITS EMERGENCY SHELTERS
September 7, 2021 – TIM HORTONS IN NIAGARA FALLS TO SUPPORT WOMEN’S PLACE AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS THIS SEPTEMBER
June 18, 2021 – WOMEN’S PLACE TO HOST “MYSTERY BOX BOOK SALES” THIS SUMMER
June 16, 2021 – WOMEN’S PLACE 50/50 JACKPOT NOW OVER $7,000/ FIRST EARLY BIRD WINNER RECEIVES HIS PRIZE
May 12, 2021 – WOMEN’S PLACE TO LAUNCH NEW ONLINE 50/50 RAFFLE TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES IN SOUTH NIAGARA
November 5, 2020 – Shelters across Ontario are Raising Awareness during Woman Abuse Prevention Month
October 19, 2020 – Nine local Shoppers Drug Marts to support Women’s Place shelters during LOVE YOU campaign
May 4, 2020 – Jean Vanier’s 14th Annual Fundraiser for Women’s Place Goes Virtual
October 29, 2019 – WALKERS RETURN TO SEAWAY MALL THIS SATURDAY IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN’S PLACE
October 10, 2019 – Women’s Place hosts WAVE Event at Seaway Mall
June 18, 2019 –Women’s Place expands services offering satellite offices in Fort Erie and Port Colborne
May 16, 2019 – WOMEN’S PLACE BOOK RIOT RETURNS TO THE GALE CENTRE JUNE 5-9
