$876k investment will support community initiatives that help prevent violence and support survivors in Burlington

BURLINGTON— The Ontario government is taking action to prevent and address gender-based violence and support survivors in Burlington and surrounding areas by investing $876,983 over three years in Halton Women’s Place and their new project Haven to Home Program.

“Our government is continuing to take action to end gender-based violence in all its forms,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “I’m proud that Ontario is funding new and innovative projects across the province that will prevent gender-based violence before it occurs. These projects tackle the root causes and are critical to breaking the cycle of abuse. Together with community partners, we are supporting local solutions and building safer and healthier communities for generations to come.”

This investment is part of Ontario’s actions to better respond to violence, build safer and healthier communities, and support women’s well-being and economic opportunities through Ontario’s action plan to end gender-based violence.

“This funding is great news for Halton Women’s Place,” said Natalie Pierre, MPP for Burlington. “The Haven to Home program will help women and children with housing costs and case management support while they heal, regain their confidence and independence. By working with amazing partners like Halton Women’s Place, we can end gender-based violence, in all its forms.”

Quick facts

Ontario is investing approximately $98 million in up to 83 new initiatives across the province that will focus on building safer communities, stopping gender-based violence before it happens, and helping survivors to recover and rebuild their lives. The ministry is currently working to confirm project details and funding agreements with the organizations that will deliver the new initiatives.

This funding builds on Ontario’s existing investments of $1.4 billion over four years in community support programs that prevent gender-based violence and support survivors. The investment is part of Ontario’s $162 million agreement with the federal government to implement the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.

Quotes

“By strengthening community-based services and improving economic security for survivors, our government is continuing to help prevent violence and support survivors so they can heal, rebuild their lives, and achieve financial stability for themselves and their families. I look forward to seeing how these new projects and their innovative approaches will help address gender-based violence in communities across Ontario.”

– Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity

“Haven to Home is about more than housing—it’s about building a foundation of stability, dignity, and hope for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. It helps survivors move from crisis to confidence by creating real pathways toward social and economic independence. We’re deeply grateful to the Province and our partners at Home Suite Hope for making this transformative program possible.”
– Laurie Hepburn, Executive Director, Halton Women’s Place