Past Events

Past Events & Campaigns!

Purple Tie Luncheon 2017

Thank you to everyone who attended Interim Place's 1st Annual Purple Tie Luncheon on Sunday, June 11, 2017!

This was Interim Place’s 1st Annual Purple Tie Luncheon and it was a huge success! Men have an important role to play in preventing violence against women.

Thank you to all of our auction and draw sponsors: Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, Ladner’s Clothiers, Corus, Ottawa Key Shop, Royal LePage, DSifunphotos.com, David Dixon, Green Ace Landscaping and the Robertson Family.
Thank you to our male allies and advocates: Pinder Singh, Brad Butt, Sven Spengemann, Stewart Juelich, Mike Kennelly Gerry Ruygrok, Bernie Bernard and Jake Dheer. Male engagement as role models, non-bystanders, allies and advocates is important in our work to end violence against women and girls.
Thank you to our wonderful emcee Jake Dheer and to our keynote speaker Glen Canning, father of the late Rehtaeh Parsons, and an advocate for victims of sexual assault.

Thank you to all of the organizers, volunteers and staff who assisted with the event. Without the dedication of our team, this event would not be possible. Thank you to everyone who attended in order to ally with women and help end violence against women.

November was Woman Abuse Awareness Month. Click here now to link to a list of outlets or to purchase your scarf online now!

Rays of Hope Gala 2014 - Nothing But the Blues!

Thank you for making Interim Place’s 2nd Annual Rays of Hope Gala a success!

With every event comes a lot time, effort and resources. This wonderful night would not have been possible without the support of our Silver Sponsors Phantom Screens, our table sponsors Peel Police Services Board, Paulina of Blaze in Style, MCC Group, Royal LePage Real Estate Services, Royal Lepage Realty Plus and Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty.

Thank you to the many in-kind supporters of tonight’s event. Special mention to Johnny Max and Band, Gerry Stewart of Sax Appeal, Paras Mehta, Design2Decor, Inoka Dias and Divine Decadence, Donna Smiley of Create A Buzz Productions, Jas Kahlon of WestJet, Mr. Lastman for the Maple Leafs tickets and so many more. Thank you to all our award recipients for their ongoing support and contributions towards Interim Place. To all the special dignitaries that attended the event. To Chief Jennifer Evans, our Key note speaker and Woman of Courage Award Receipient.

Thank you to our wonderful Emcee Jake Dheer, to our lovely Auctioneers Barb Richards and Krista Richards of a Touch of Class.

Thank you to all of the organizers, staff and volunteers who assisted with the event. Last but certainly not least to our audience, our community for believing in the work we do and for taking a stand with us tonight to make a statement that women fleeing violence have the support of their community.

With gratitude,

Sharon Floyd,
Executive Director, Interim Place.

October 11, 2014 - 3rd International Day of the Girl Child "Luncheon"

Dear Supporters,

On behalf of the board, @InterimPlace staff and most importantly the women and children we serve, I would like to thank everyone who attended our Community Luncheon yesterday marking the 3rd International day of the Girl Child.

Thank you to Sue Chun our inspiring keynote speaker, to Nikki Clarke our wonderful emcee and to Shara Claire and Elisha McMillan of Finding Rhythm for your great drumming performance. Thank you to all the vendors who participated in our vendor fair.

Thank You to Siobhan Laverdiere and all the Her Life He Canvas participants and Peer Facilitators who shared their creative gifts with us through the Art Exhibit. We look forward to seeing more as the program continues for two more years. Thank You to the Trillium Foundation for funding this amazing project. I want to also acknowledge David Spencer of DS Fun Photos for being our photographer for the afternoon and the Interim Place Child and Youth Staff for assisting with providing childcare at our shelters.

Thank you to everyone who worked together to make this event possible. The Interim Place Leadership Team, The Interim Place Fundraising Committee led by Development Manager, Farheen Khan, The Dream Girls and all the other dedicated and committed volunteers. Thank You!!!

Thank you to everyone who supported our event yesterday and to everyone who continues to support us as an organization! We look forward to seeing you all at our 3rd Annual Rays of Hope Gala on March 7, 2014 in honour of International Women’s Day.

With Gratitude,

Sharon Floyd.
Executive Director, Interim Place

"Steps to End Violence Against Women Walk 2014"

Thank you to those who attended our 3rd Annual Steps to End Violence Against Women Walk on Sunday July 27, 2014
Dear Community Supporters and Walkers,

I wanted to take an opportunity to convey my heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our 3rd Annual Steps to End Violence Against Women Walk on Sunday July 27, 2014.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and the women and children we serve, I would like to say, Thank you to our sponsors and supporters:

CCIG, Desjardins, The College of Family physicians of Canada, GTA Mortgage Experts, Meridian Credit Union, Peel Police, Suncor Petro Canada, A&M Designs and Videography, M&M Meat shops, Dollarama, Maple Lodge, The Flower Shop, METRO, Chrysler and its Media Sponsors Rogers TV, Mississauga News for without all of you this event would not have been possible.

Thank you to: MP Stella Ambler, MPP Charles Sousa, Councillor Ron Starr, MP Brad Butt and Councillor Chris Fonseca and Councillor Candidate Rabia Khedr for showing your support today and for your ongoing support of Interim Place.

Thank you to our wonderful Emcee Rick Hawes of Peel Police and our community partners who came out to be a part of this event today.

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers and fundraising committee members who dedicated their time and countless hours to make this event a success.

Last but not least to all our walkers, Thank you for taking a “step forward” to end violence against women in our community. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

With gratitude,

Sharon Floyd,
Executive Director, Interim Place

For more information on the walk please visit our walk website.

Annual General Meeting "Bring Our Girls Home" 2014
Thank you for attending our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday June 24!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Carmen Corbasson Community Centre (formerly Cawthra Park Community Centre) on June 24. We truly appreciate your support!

Rays of Hope Gala - February 2nd, 2013

On behalf of Interim Place’s Board of Directors, Management, Staff, Volunteers and most importantly the Women and Children we serve thank you to everyone who attended Interim Place's “Rays of Hope” gala. Thank you to our keynote speaker Almas Jiwani, Honoured Guest, Mayor Hazel McCallion and to our Associate Sponsor, Construction Control Inc. and to our Bronze Sponsor, Phantom Screens for their generosity and support in making this event a success.

Thank you also to Antoinette Ellis for sharing her story on the difference that Interim place has made in her life to break the cycle of violence. Congratulations to all our award recipients for their contributions and their commitment to supporting Interim Place. Thank you all for taking a stand against violence against women and helping us raise funds to make a difference in the lives of the many women and children we support fleeing violence in our community.

For further information about how you can become involved in our Rays of Hope Gala Next Year please contact Farheen Khan at 905-403-9691 x2223 or email development@interimplace.com

With gratitude,

Sharon Floyd,
Executive Director,
Interim Place